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October Book Club: Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge
Virtual PA, United StatesIn partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, October 21 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…
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Lecture – “The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History”
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesThis is a hybrid event. Visitors may attend in-person in the Visitor Center Auditorium or virtually on Zoom. Registration is required here: David Center Lecture: “The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History” with Michael Hattem (amphilsoc.org) In partnership with the David Center and the American Philosophical Society, join author Michael D. Hattem as…
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Fall 2024 Lantern Tours
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesLearn about the Crossing during the time of day it actually occurred by taking a Lantern Tour of Washington Crossing Historic Park this fall! Tours will take place every Friday and Saturday in October at 6:30 and 7:30 PM. They will include a living history presentation on the conditions the men would have faced the…
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Fall 2024 Lantern Tours
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesLearn about the Crossing during the time of day it actually occurred by taking a Lantern Tour of Washington Crossing Historic Park this fall! Tours will take place every Friday and Saturday in October at 6:30 and 7:30 PM. They will include a living history presentation on the conditions the men would have faced the…
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Veterans Day 2024
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesOn Monday, November 11, all United States veterans and active-duty military personnel and their families are invited to take a free tour of the Historic Village or Thompson-Neely House & Grist Mill, or enjoy free admission to Bowman’s Hill Tower. Military identification is required.
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November Book Club: Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge
Virtual PA, United StatesIn partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, November 18 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…
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A Historic Affair at Pen Ryn Estate
Pen Ryn Estate State Road, Bensalem, PA, United StatesCelebrating 15 Years of The Friends Join us in support of our educational mission. On Thursday, December 5 from 6 PM to 10 PM at 1601 State Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. Event Tickets Include: 21 Butlered hors d’oeuvres 3 Appetizer stations Seated dinner with salad and entrée Open bar with top shelf liquor Specialty cocktails…
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Thompson-Neely House Encampment Tour 2024
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesGeneral George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River invokes memories of the Continental Army struggling for its survival through the harsh winter weather, poor shelter, and scant clothing. Come join us on Saturday, December 7, 2024 as our living historians take you back in time to experience the reality of the encampment at the Thompson-Neely…
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First Crossing of 2024
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesEach 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. Join…
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3rd Annual Washington’s Landing in New Jersey
Washington Crossing State Park - 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd - Titusville, NJ, usOn December 8, from 11 am to 3:30 pm, please join NJ State Park historians, the Washington Crossing Park Association, the First Rhode Island Regiment, and other NJ-based reenactor groups who will give the public an opportunity to experience both the Crossing and the March to Trenton through the eyes of the men and women…