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  • Early American Artillery & Miniature Cannon Firing Demonstration

    Hopewell Township, NJ, United States

    Come and meet historian Stan Saperstein and hear about early American artillery from pre-Revolution to 1840. See the actual procedure for loading and firing of three miniature hand built cannons plus some surprise additions. Artillery played a very important role in the Revolution. Hear about tactics and how cannons were used in different situations, especially…

  • Book Club

    The Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club, run in partnership between the Park curator and the Friends of Washington Crossing Park, is a monthly, free book club where members read a selection of books relating to the history of the Ten Crucial Days and the Revolution at large and discuss together via zoom. Museum Curator…

  • An Exclusive Advance Screening of The American Revolution

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

    Join us for an unforgettable evening: an exclusive advance screening of The American Revolution, the highly anticipated new PBS documentary series from Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt. Timed to the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War, this six-part series brings America’s fight for independence to life through the diverse voices of those who…

  • Fall 2025 Lantern Tours

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

    Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. Fridays & Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 1 Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM As twilight falls over the…

  • Fall 2025 Lantern Tours

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

    Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. Fridays & Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 1 Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM As twilight falls over the…

  • Fall 2025 Lantern Tours

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

    Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. Fridays & Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 1 Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM As twilight falls over the…

  • Fall 2025 Lantern Tours

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

    Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. Fridays & Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 1 Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM As twilight falls over the…

  • Captain Daniel Bray

    48 River Drive Titusville, NJ, United States

    Daniel Bray was first a Scottish farmer from Baptisttown, NJ who became an experienced Waterman on the Delaware River, rising to Captain of his own Durham boat in 1769 at age 19. Later he joined the 2nd Regiment Hunterdon County NJ Militia, rising to captain in 1775. He earned his position in history when General…

  • Book Club

    The Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club, run in partnership between the Park curator and the Friends of Washington Crossing Park, is a monthly, free book club where members read a selection of books relating to the history of the Ten Crucial Days and the Revolution at large and discuss together via zoom. Museum Curator…

  • Tavern Watch Party

    91 Titus Mill Road Pennington, NJ, United States

    Join the WCPA and a descendent of a signer of the Declaration of Independence at: John Hart's Needle Creek Farm Brewery, 91 Titus Mill Road in Pennington NJ for a WATCH PARTY of the finale of Ken Burn's American Revolution!Provisions & Refreshments available for purchase:8 Farm Fresh Beers crafted at Needle Creek2 Farm Fresh Hard…