History

The Unlikely Story of a Young British Officer Who Met His Fate in the Hunterdon Hills, presented at the Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum by Bob McHugh, Park Historian.

In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, December 16 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Click here to register. Registration is required. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum Curator Kimberly McCarty will…

Celebrate the “Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment,” arranged by the Washington Crossing Historic Park of PA, as we commemorate the 243rd anniversary of General George Washington’s famous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware. A history narration, hot cider and donuts will be on hand at The Nelson House. An annual tradition not to be missed. Come…

Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats. On…

Beginning at McKonkey's Ferry Tavern on the PA side of the river, we will walk across Washington's Crossing Bridge to the NJ side. We will proceed north on River Drive to the location of the upper ferry landing, then down to the lower ferry landing, describing the 1776 ferry service and how it was used…

In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Wednesday, January 22at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Click here to register. Registration is required. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum Curator Kimberly McCarty will lead…

This workshop is a 90-minute lecture and demonstration from 1:00pm-2:30pm inside the Stone Barn. If snow-covered, an additional 1+ hour outdoor ski/snowshoe lesson will be offered. If not, trail maps are available for personal hiking on 2 miles of park trails.Learn about the different types of equipment, what to look for in selecting your first pair,…

This workshop is a 90-minute lecture and demonstration from 1:00pm-2:30pm inside the Stone Barn. If snow-covered, an additional 1+ hour outdoor ski/snowshoe lesson will be offered. If not, trail maps are available for personal hiking on 2 miles of park trails.Learn about the different types of equipment, what to look for in selecting your first pair,…

Join us on Sunday, February 16, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) for a fun-filled celebration of George Washington’s 293rd birthday! This family-friendly event features hands-on activities for kids, including Quill Pen Writing, Whirly-Gig Game making, and a soldiers’ drill. Visitors can also enjoy Colonial Cooking, Spinning, Blacksmithing, Musket…

In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Wednesday, February 19 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Click here to register. Registration is required. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum Curator Kimberly McCarty will…