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Hike down the park's Continental Lane Trail to celebrate the nation's 250th! This free 2-mile hike will feature history, lore, and nature. It will follow one of the presumed paths of Washington and his troops after disembarking from the banks of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776. Enjoy the natural aspect of the trail…
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Park staff will feature Living History Demonstrations outside of the new Museum and in the Johnson Ferry House from 1-4pm, with readings of the Declaration of Independence and activities for all ages.
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Pennsylvania’s Friends of Washington Crossing Historic Park Fireworks Display over the Delaware will start at 9:15pm, weather permitting. They’ll be shooting from a barge in the middle of the river, so there will be fantastic views in every direction.Washington Crossing Bridge will CLOSE to all vehicular traffic from 7-11pm.The bridge will then be CLOSED to… |
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July: Hessian Occupation Meet some of the most fascinating and misunderstood soldiers of the American Revolution: Hessians. Reenactors will offer a glimpse into their experiences here in America and how they factored into Washington’s crossing of the Delaware! Location: Historic Village, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 Time: Saturday July 11th 2026, 11am – 3pm This free… |
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Join us for “Songs and Stories of The American Revolution.” Using rousing period songs and stories, Matthew Dodd will take you back to the early days of the American Revolution. Come and learn some American History at the new Museum. Open to all, please call 609-737-0623 for info. |
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Join the WCPA Conservation Crew on a forest restoration project!We will inspect and weed around the 600 native tree and shrub seedlings that we have planted along the historic Continental Lane Trail to ensure they continue to thrive. Then we will return later this year to plant 200 more!Ages 16+. No experience necessary. Bring gloves and a tool like… |
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The Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club invites history enthusiasts to explore the American Revolution through engaging discussion and carefully selected readings. Led by the park’s Museum Curator, Kimberly McCarty, the club meets virtually via Zoom and focuses on books that shed new light on the Revolutionary era, with special emphasis on the events surrounding… |
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July: Making Hay by Hand The hay harvest was one of the most important tasks of the year, as it would sustain livestock through the long winter. It was also one of the most labor-intensive. We will demonstrate all the steps in the process, including hand-mowing with scythes! Location: Thompson-Neely Farmstead, 1638 River Road, New Hope,…
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Join Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Historical Horticulturist, Anna Davis, for a guided walk through the working garden that supports the park’s interpretation of colonial life. During this 45-minute tour, visitors will explore the seasonal herbs, vegetables, flowers, and dye plants that would have been commonly grown in American kitchen gardens of the 1700s. Learn how… |
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