Events
Events
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Trail Stewards Work Day
Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center - 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd. - Titusville, nj, us 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, United StatesClear trails with theTrail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We will work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear!…
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March Book Club – The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesIn partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, March 17 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Click here to register. Registration is required. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum Curator Kimberly McCarty…
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Remember the Ladies
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum Titusville, NJ, United StatesRose Munley will be speaking about the role of women during the American Revolution with spotlights on the heroic actions of specific women, such as Abigail Adams.
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Clean Sweep Day / Park Perimeter Cleanup
Hopewell Township Public Works 203 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, United StatesHopewell Township is sponsoring their annual Clean Sweep Day SATURDAY, APRIL 5th. Please join our WCPA Team to clean trash from the entire perimeter of the Park AND raise funds! We meet at the Township building and get bags, gloves and grabbers, then we go to town on trash : )
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Historic Trade Demonstrations
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesCome and witness some of the trades and crafts practiced at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th century. Our blacksmiths, joiners, and spinners will be eager to talk to about their work and its importance during Penn’s time.
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Lecture – “There is but one option for winter: Valley Forge”
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesThis is a hybrid event. Visitors may attend in-person in the Visitor Center Auditorium or virtually on Zoom. Registration is required. Log-in information provided with registration. Register Here Why did the Continental Army encamp its main force at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778? What was the physical impact of the encampment? How did the…
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Monthly Living History April 2025
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesJoin us each month as historical interpreters and reenactors bring a piece of history to life at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Each month’s program will run from 11-3, and will cover various aspects on military life during the American Revolution. The programs will take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month April – September.…
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RECREATING THE BATTLE OF TRENTON IN A WARGAME
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum Titusville, NJ, United StatesThe Battle of Trenton will be recreated by using miniature figures, dice and “Flint & Steel” rules developed by Richard Kane who will also be managing the game. Visitors can observe and some will be able to participate as the historic military commanders by issuing orders to their military units. As Colonel Rall can you…
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Living History Theater
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesThis month out Role Players will be recreating the Funeral of Phineas Pemberton. He was a a government official, Quaker slave holder, trusted friend to William Penn, husband and loving father. Now he is gone and the community is mourning. This first person performance will run at 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15 and will include a…