Events
Events
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Washington Crossing-The Rest of the Story
Washington Crossing-Rest of the Story to the Quest for Knowledge Club, at Traditions at Washington Crossing. By Invitation Only.
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Lecture: John McCurdy “Quarters”
Old Barracks Museum,101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA 2 Barrack St, United StatesAs part of the Fall 2019 Lecture Series sponsored by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey, John Gilbert McCurdy will speak about his book "Quarters: The Accommodation of the British Army and the Coming of the American Revolution" on Thursday, October 24 at 7 PM. Books will be available for…
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HIKE MILFORD BLUFFS
Church Road & Brick Yard Road - Hopewell Township, NJ, us 201 Brook Rd, Hopewell Township, NJ, United States(Pre-teen-adult) Milford Bluffs in Holland Twp., is a relatively recent acquisition to the state park system. It contains mature hardwood forests, agricultural fields and interesting rock outcrops. The terrain is gently rolling and rugged with commanding views of the Delaware Valley. Wear sturdy shoes, bring drinking water and lunch. The hike will be 2-3 miles…
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Washington Crossing Fall Brewfest
1638 River Road, New Hope, United States 1638 River Rd, United StatesEnjoy the many flavors of fall! The third annual Washington Crossing Fall Brewfest will feature a wide range of ciders and seasonal beers at Washington Crossing Historic Park on Saturday, October 26 from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM in a wooded, riverside section of the park. Tickets cost $45 and are available online only. A…
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Evening with the Curator: Jane Neely and Women’s Education in the 18th Century
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States 1112 River Rd, United StatesWashington Crossing Historic Park’s Evening with the Curator series continues on Sunday, October 27 at 7 PM with a free lecture on Jane Neely and women’s education in the 18th century. Registration opens September 1. To register, please call the Visitor Center at 215-493-4076. Jane Neely was nine years old when the Continental Army camped on…
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Lecture: Hal Taylor “Before Penn”
Old Barracks Museum,101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA 2 Barrack St, United StatesAs part of the Fall 2019 Lecture Series sponsored by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey, Hal Taylor will speak about his book "Before Penn: An Illustrated History of The Delaware River Colonies 1609 - 1682 " on Tuesday, October 29 at 7 PM. Books will be available for purchase…
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PARK FOLIAGE HIKE
Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd., Titusville, nj, us, 08560(9 yrs. - adult) This is a naturalist-guided 3 1/2 - 4 mile hike taking on the park’s natural and historic areas, and several interesting and remote sections of the park during the fall foliage season. Wear sturdy footwear. Bring drinking water, a snack and a pair of binoculars (if you wish). Free.https://www.meetup.com/washingtoncrossingstatepark/events/265241501/
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NATIVE AMERICANS OF THE AREA OF THE PARK
Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd., Titusville, nj, us, 08560(All ages) Jim Wade, former archivist and researcher with the N.J. State Museum will discuss primitive stone tool use by Native Americans in central New Jersey. Emphasis will be on the significance and importance of the Indian way of life during the autumn season, focusing on the activities of fall hunting, gathering and religious ceremonies.…
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Lecture: Kenneth H. Gossard “Thalers and Pence: Foreign Coins in the American Colonies 1607-1857”
Old Barracks Museum,101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA 2 Barrack St, United StatesAs part of the Fall 2019 Lecture Series sponsored by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey, Kenneth H. Gossard will speak about his book "Thalers and Pence: Foreign Coins in the American Colonies 1607-1857 " on Monday, November 4 at 7 PM. Books will be available for purchase in the…
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Light & Life in the Colonies – Candle Lit Tours of the Barracks
Old Barracks Museum,101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA 2 Barrack St, United StatesTour the Old Barracks Museum in the evening twilight to discover first-hand how light and darkness affected daily activities, work, and entertainment in the 18th century. Availability of light varied among social class and rank. This 45 minute tour is not simply "Barracks-by-night", but instead focuses on life after sunset before electricity. See how access…