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  • Monthly Living History: Farmstead Fridays – Making Hay by Hand

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Thompson-Neely Farmstead 1638 River Road, New Hope, United States

    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…

  • Hibbs House Garden Tours – July 2026

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    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…

  • Newtown Celebrates America 250

    Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in Historic Newtown during Newtown Celebrates America 250 on Saturday, August 8, 2026. This free community celebration features Revolutionary War reenactments, living historians, military drills for…

  • Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Artillery

    Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    August: Artillery See fully-functioning reproduction artillery on display, and learn about the roles of artillerymen through hands-on demonstrations and displays. If weather conditions allow, visitors will get to watch cannons…

  • Book Club

    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,…

  • Monthly Living History: Farmstead Fridays – Milling with Water Power

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Thompson-Neely Farmstead 1638 River Road, New Hope, United States

    August: Milling with Water Power Join us at the Thompson-Neely Grist Mill to learn how mills harnessed water-power to process one of Pennsylvania’s most important crops: wheat. Explore the historic…

  • Hibbs House Garden Tours – August 2026

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    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…

  • Continental Lane Forest Restoration

    484 Washington Crossing Pe Rd, Hopewell Township, NJ, 08560, United States

    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…

  • Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Camp Followers

    Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    September: Camp Followers Did you know that the Revolutionary Armies were followed by hundreds of women and children? Learn about the importance of the followers in the daily lives of soldiers,…

  • Book Club

      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…