Events
Events
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Freedom Hike
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesStart your Independence Day off correctly with a 2.5-mile hike in one of America’s most sacred historical landscapes! On Sunday, July 4 at 10 AM, experience a summer morning in Bucks County with the park naturalist as you walk along the banks of Washington Crossing Historic Park and the Delaware Canal Towpath. A variety of natural…
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Fourth of July – Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Princeton Battlefield 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesCome out to Princeton Battlefield and hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud. Bring your family and friends for a memorable reading and explore the Battlefield on our Nation’s birthday. Questions? Interested in volunteering? Email us at events@pbs1777.org
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Independence Day Celebration: Living History Day
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesCelebrate Independence Day by bringing the whole family back in time—to July 4, 1776! At Washington Crossing Historic Park, you can watch living historians demonstrate their crafts, tour the buildings in the Historic Village, and see a military encampment from noon to 4 PM on Sunday, July 4. A highlight of the day will be…
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Battlefield Tour July 11
Princeton Battlefield 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesSpend a Sunday afternoon at the Princeton Battlefield State Park and learn more about the Battle of Princeton, a battle that ended the “ten crucial days” of 1776-1777. Walk in the footprints of Washington’s troops and listen to exciting narratives of soldier and civilian experiences. Your tour is led by an approved Historical Interpreter. Following…
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You Point, We Pick
Washington Crossing Historic Park – Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesOn Wednesday, July 14, bring home some farm-fresh, organic food and herbs from our gardens! Stop by the Hibbs House Kitchen Garden from 4 to 6 PM, point out anything you’d like to take home, and our historic horticulturalists will pick it for you in exchange for a donation of your choice. If you’re planning…
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Colonial Days Summer Camp at Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University 700 E Butler Ave, Doylestown, PA, United StatesUnplug your kids from the modern world and send them back to General Washington’s era! In partnership with Delaware Valley University, the park’s Colonial Days Summer Camp will be held at Delaware Valley University from July 19-23 from 9 AM to 3 PM each day. Colonial Days Activities At Colonial Days Summer Camp, children ages…
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July Book Club Meeting: Ten Crucial Days
Virtual PA, United StatesThe July meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, July 19 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Registration is required. To register, please visit DCNR’s website. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum curator Kimberly McCarty will lead a discussion of the…
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Battlefield Tour July 25
Princeton Battlefield 500 Mercer Street, Princeton, NJ, United StatesSpend a Sunday afternoon at the Princeton Battlefield State Park and learn more about the Battle of Princeton, a battle that ended the “ten crucial days” of 1776-1777. Walk in the footprints of Washington’s troops and listen to exciting narratives of soldier and civilian experiences. Your tour is led by an approved Historical Interpreter. Following…
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Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center - Titusville, NJ, us 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, United StatesJoin a Park Historian for an interpretive talk about some of the weapons used during the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton. Included will be a musket firing demonstration. Approximately 30-minute program. Park vehicle entrance fee of $5 per vehicle applies...CASH ONLY.
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Musket Firing Demonstration
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center - Titusville, NJ, us 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, United StatesJoin a Park Historian for an interpretive talk about some of the weapons used during the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton. Included will be a musket firing demonstration. Approximately 30-minute program. Park vehicle entrance fee of $5 per vehicle applies...CASH ONLY.