Events
Events
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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…
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CANNON FIRING DEMONSTRATION.
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center, Titusville, NJ 08560, USA 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, United StatesLamb’s Artillery Company will be conducting artillery demonstrations at 12:00, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30. Free. https://www.meetup.com/washingtoncrossingstatepark/events/265241770/
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FAMILY NATURE WALK
Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd., Titusville, nj, us, 08560(All ages) Join us for an informal naturalist-guided trail walk. Free. https://www.meetup.com/washingtoncrossingstatepark/events/265241554/
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Historic Preservation & Education Committee Presentation
Community Without Walls, Princeton, NJ 2 Wallace Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ, United StatesThe WCPA Historic Preservation & Education Committee will present their talk, "Washingtons Crossing, The Rest of the Story," at Princeton NJ's Community Without Walls. By Invitation Only.
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Free Tours for Veterans
Washington Crossing Historic Park, Pennsylvania 1112 River Rd, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesOn Sunday, November 10, 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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SHELTER BUILDING WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center, 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd., Titusville, nj, us, 08560(6 yrs. - adult) This program will deal with the fundamentals pertaining to survival when lost in the wild. Participants will construct a weatherproof shelter completely from native materials. Advanced registration and payment required. Fee: $2.00/person, children under 6 yrs. Free. https://www.meetup.com/washingtoncrossingstatepark/events/265241595/
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Lecture: Peter Stark “Young Washington: How Wilderness and War Forged America’s Founding Father”
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, Peter Stark will speak about his book "Young Washington: How Wilderness and War Forged America's Founding Father " on Tuesday, November 14 at 7 PM. Books will be available for purchase in the Quartermaster's…