Events
Events
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Cross Country Ski and & Snowshoe Clinic
Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center - 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd. - Titusville, nj, us 201 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, United StatesThis workshop is a 90-minute lecture and demonstration from 1:00pm-2:30pm inside the Nature Center. If snow-covered, an additional 1+ hour outdoor ski/snowshoe lesson will be offered. If not, trail maps are available for personal hiking on 2 miles of park trails.Learn about the different types of equipment, what to look for in selecting your first…
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GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Johnson Ferry House - 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road - Titusville, nj, usThe Johnson Ferry House at Washington Crossing State Park — the only witness structure still standing that existed at the time of the 1776 Crossing — cordially invites all to a Washington’s Birthday Celebration to commemorate the birthday of our nation’s first president.Learn some well-known and not-so-well-known “Facts and Quotes” about our first Commander in…
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Free Winter History Videos
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum Titusville, NJ, United StatesThe Visitor Center Museum presents “Winter History Videos” this month. Each video interprets the many layers of the American Revolution. Come spend a warm winter afternoon with us at 2:00pm every Saturday here at the Museum. Open to all, please call 609-737-0623 for more information. Today: John and Abigail: Love and Liberty. This 45 minute…
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George Washington’s Birthday Party 2024
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesCome celebrate George Washington’s 292nd birthday on Sunday, February 18 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA)! During the day, various children’s activities will be offered. At 1:45 PM, visitors will gather in the park’s visitor center to sing happy birthday to George and watch him use his sword to…
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Tending the Wounded: The Role of the Revolutionary War Nurse
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum - Titusville, NJ, usLeslie Bramlett, Historical Interpreter at the Old Barracks Museum will present a lecture at the State Park's Visitor Center Museum, “Tending the Wounded: The Role of the Revolutionary War Nurse.” She’ll discuss Revolutionary War nursing, emphasizing women in military service and African and Native American medical practices of the 18th century used by them. More…
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Portraying George Washington: An Evening with John Godzieba
The Newtown Theatre 120 North State Street, Newtown, PA, United StatesThis year marks George Washington’s 292nd birthday. In his honor, the Newtown Theatre will host a special program, “Portraying George Washington: An Evening with John Godzieba,” on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:30 PM. Godzieba has portrayed George Washington since 2009 and serves in this role at Washington Crossing Historic Park. During his February 20 presentation…
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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 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…
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February 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 Wednesday, February 21 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…
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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 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…
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Free Winter History Videos
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum Titusville, NJ, United StatesThe Visitor Center Museum presents “Winter History Videos” this month. Each video interprets the many layers of the American Revolution. Come spend a warm winter afternoon with us at 2:00pm every Saturday here at the Museum. Open to all, please call 609-737-0623 for more information. Today: George Washington: Founding Father. A 50-minute video biography of…