Events
Events
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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…
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Senior 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 the Senior Trail 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…
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April Book Club: Revolutionary Princeton
Virtual PA, United StatesAt this time the Book Club is reading “Revolutionary Princeton” by Larry Kidder. The book club generally every third Monday, but this may be moved depending on other events or the requirements of the Park curator. The Book club is free to join, but books are not provided, when you register there will be…
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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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Site Closed
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesPennsbury Manor will be closed to the public. We will reopen on Tuesday 22nd for grounds visitation.
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Forest Reforestation on the Continental Trail
Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center - 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd. - Titusville, nj, us 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, United StatesJoin the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) Conservation Crew for a forest restoration project along the historic Continental Lane trail. Participants will briefly learn about how invasive species are impacting New Jersey's forests. Then we'll get to work removing invasive plants to support the restoration of this important ecosystem! 🗓 Date: Saturday, April 26 🕒…
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Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesBeer brewing and garden maintenance were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania.