Events
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 StatesTrail Stewards meet at the Park’s Nature Center under the enthusiastic direction of Park employee Kevin Kavanaugh, clearing trails, removing brush, and constructing water bars and other trail necessities. You will also have the option of removing invasive plants. The Stewards often meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.Tools are provided although you're encouraged…
Charter Day
Join us in celebrating Pennsylvania’s birthday at the home of its founder, William Penn! Take a tour of the exquisitely decorated Manor House, observe colonial craftspeople as they demonstrate the art of blacksmithing, woodworking and spinning, and see history come to life with a performance by our Living History Theater troupe. This event is FREE…
Lecture – “Foul Bodies: Cleanliness in Early America”
Virtual PA, United StatesThis is a hybrid event. Visitors may attend in-person in the Visitor Center Auditorium or virtually on Zoom. In the event of inclement weather, this will be a virtual-only event. Registrants will be notified. Join University of Pennsylvania professor Kathleen M. Brown as she discusses her book Foul Bodies: Cleanliness in America, winner of the…
March Book Club: Noble Volunteers: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution
Virtual 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 18 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…
Spring Arts: Pennsbury Portraits
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesIn this enchanting Spring gathering, talented artists and enthusiasts alike will converge to celebrate the timeless art of portraiture. You will begin with a tour of the 6 historical portraits located in our Manor House. Then, a professional artist will teach you the skills of portrait drawing, and you will take home your finished work…
“Remember the Ladies:” The Role of Women During the American Revolution
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum - Titusville, NJ, usWashington Crossing State Park HIstorian Rose Munley will speak about the role of women during the American Revolution, with spotlights on the actions of a few brave female patriots.
Weekly Living History Programs
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesJoin us for a series of Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April – June, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July – September. These programs will cover a variety of of topics surrounding the life of Soldiers and civilians during the American Revolution. Demonstrations will take…
April Fools Tour
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesSome events in history are so ridiculous you just can’t make them up. In the April Fools spirit, your guide will tell 3 outlandish stories, 1 of which is false, in this special twist on a museum tour. At the end of the tour, you have to guess which story is fake! Afterwards, your guide…