Events
Events
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Christmas Tree Lighting
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States 1112 River Rd, United StatesThe Kiwanis Club of Washington Crossing-Yardley will host its annual tree lighting in the Historic Village area of the park on Friday, November 29. Stop by starting at 4:30 PM for hot chocolate, cookies, music, and a visit from Santa, followed by the official tree lighting. The Kiwanis Club will also collect nonperishable food and…
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Colonial Wreath Workshop
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States 1112 River Rd, United StatesJoin us Sunday, December 1, from noon to 4 PM for an afternoon of wreath making! Washington Crossing Historic Park staff will help you create a special holiday wreath inspired by those enjoyed in George Washington’s day. Wreath frames, greens, pine cones, bows and ornaments will be provided. Please bring wire cutters and any additional embellishments…
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Evening with the Curator: Who was here in December 1776?
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States 1112 River Rd, United StatesWashington Crossing Historic Park’s Evening with the Curator series concludes for the year on Sunday, December 1 at 7 PM with a free lecture on some of the people who contributed to the Ten Crucial Days surrounding the crossing. The lecture will be held in the Visitor Center auditorium. Registration opens October 14. To register,…
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Author talk at the Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJBorrowing from his new book, David Price offers a new perspective on the “Ten Crucial Days” of the American Revolution — the period from December 25, 1776 through January 3, 1777 — in which George Washington’s army won its first three significant victories. Price’s latest work provides a unique interpretation of this critical period in…
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British Occupation Day
Old Barracks Museum,101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ 08608, USA 2 Barrack St, United StatesCome to the Old Barracks this December as the 17th Regiment of Infantry returns as they first did in December 1776! This event will commemorate the occupation of Trenton by British troops just weeks prior to the Battle of Trenton, and offer visitors a view into this often misrepresented side of American history. Throughout the…
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Washington Crossing the Delaware Re-enactment (Pennsylvania view)
1112 River Road Washington Crossing, PA 18977WITNESS AMERICAN HISTORY COME TO LIFE! Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the…
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Washington Crossing the Delaware Re-enactment (New Jersey view)
1112 River Road Washington Crossing, PA 18977Experience the “Christmas Crossing Dress Rehearsal” as troops row General George Washington across the Delaware River. See colonial life, demonstrations and artisans, blacksmithing, hearth cooking, and much more…bring your camera! This event is held in Washington Crossing Historic Park, PA. The Washington Crossing Park Association of NJ will be offering hot cider and a warm…
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First Crossing of 2019
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States 1112 River Rd, United StatesWitness American History Come to Life!Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river…
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Washington Crossing Reenactment – First Crossing
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States@ – (Crossing: 1pm) Witness George Washington’s 1776 Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River. This Bucks County tradition features several hundred re-enactors and George Washington himself plus family-friendly colonial activities & demonstrations throughout the day. Google Calendar iCal Export Details Date: Time:
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Rescheduled: Lecture on “Who was here in December 1776?”
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States 1112 River Rd, United StatesWashington Crossing Historic Park’s Evening with the Curator series concludes for the year with a free public lecture on some of the people who contributed to the Ten Crucial Days surrounding the crossing. The lecture, rescheduled from December 1, will be held in the Visitor Center auditorium on two dates: Sunday, December 8 at 11…