History

Join park staff on a 2-mile hike along the park’s Continental Lane trail. This hike will follow one of the supposed 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 as well as hear the history of Washington’s…

  George Washington’s 294th Birthday Celebration 📅 Sunday, February 15 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 📍 Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) Celebrate George Washington’s 294th birthday with a lively, hands-on afternoon at the park. This free, family-friendly event invites visitors to step back into the 18th century with interactive activities and living…

Alisa Dupuy has been portraying Martha Dandridge Custis Washington as she was during the American Revolution since 2009 and has performed for hundreds of audiences nationwide. Her engaging solo performance explores Martha’s early life, her first marriage and children, her meeting and marriage to George Washington, and the trials and triumphs they endured during the…

Volunteers needed to help monitor Washington Crossing State Park's Eastern Bluebird Trail system. This workshop will cover Eastern Bluebirds, their conservation history, and how you can get involved in the program as well as a short walk through one of the Bluebird Trails. This workshop will take place inside the Nature Center starting at 9…

Join park staff on a 2-mile hike along the park’s Continental Lane trail. This hike will follow one of the supposed paths of Washington and his troops after disembarking from the banks of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776. Please meet in the parking lot at the front entrance to the park by 10…

April: Uniform Production Discover the ins-and-outs of how Continental Army uniforms were crafted and worn.  Participants can see live demonstrations of period production techniques, and have the opportunity to try simple uniform-making tasks themselves. Reproduction uniforms will be on display to highlight how fashion and functionality shaped the soldiers’ appearance on the battlefield. Location:  Historic Village,…

Join us on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM as we welcome spring at Washington Crossing Historic Park with a day of hands-on history and family fun at the Thompson-Neely Farmstead. This special event invites visitors to explore how wheat and wool were essential parts of daily life in early America…

April: Household Chores Join us as the farmstead steps into spring with different tasks to do around the house and gardens. Whether it’s mending clothes, preparing garden beds, or making candles, our interpreters will be busy preparing for a new season of farm production as it was done 250 years ago. Location:  Thompson-Neely Farmstead, 1638…