Events
Events
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Musket Firing Demonstrations
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum - Titusville, NJ, usPark historians Clay Craighead and Mark Sirak will begin doing Musket firing demonstrations on April 13th at 2pm!Musket demos will occur on most Saturdays (staffing and weather permitting) at 2pm from April through August.
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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, joyners and spinners will be eager to talk to you about their work and its importance during Penn’s time. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of…
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Senior Trail Stewards Work Day
Washington Crossing Nature Center 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, United StatesThe WCPA Trail Stewards make up our most beloved and active team. They meet monthly 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. They meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA. Tools are provided. Participants should wear…
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Regular Trail Stewards Work Day
Washington Crossing Nature Center 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ, United StatesThe WCPA Trail Stewards make up our most beloved and active team. They meet monthly 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. They meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA. Tools are provided. Participants should wear…
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Tai Chi by the Delaware
Nelson House - River Dr - Titusville, NJ, usCome to Tai Chi with our steadfast volunteers and beloved teachers Lisa and Robert, who lead classes for all levels. Wear comfy clothes, no mat required.Find us on River Drive in the lower park, in front of the main parking lot near the Nelson House.Classes are free, however donations are deeply appreciated! Note: classes will…
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Weekly Living History Programs
Washington Crossing Historic Park – Thompson-Neely Farmstead 1638 River Road, New Hope, United StatesJoin us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April – June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July – September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of…
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New Jersey’s Unknown Intelligence Network During and After the Ten Crucial Days
Russ Dutcher will speak about New Jersey's Unknown Intelligence Network during and after the Ten Crucial Days campaign (December 25, 1776 – January 3, 1777). The presentation will be held in the Visitor Center Museum’s auditorium at 2:00 PM. The Visitor Center Museum will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. featuring The Swan Historical Foundation’s Collection of 500+ Colonial and…
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Battlefield Tour September 8, 2024
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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Living History Theatre: Border Dispute
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesThe border between Pennsylvania and Maryland was not clearly designated until well into the 1700s. Through William Penn’s proprietorship, he clashed with Maryland proprietor Lord Baltimore over the border. For people living in the areas under dispute, the conflict impacted their safety, economy, and ways they practiced their faith. This program is provided free of…