Events
Events
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Historic Trade Demonstrations
Come 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 included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and…
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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…
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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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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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Battlefield Tour June 9, 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 Theater
John Smith, a blacksmith at Pennsbury, ran away from his indenture in 1686. Why? Listen to John, Pennsbury’s acting steward, and William Penn’s neighbor to find out and hear what happens as a result. This program is included with admission to Pennsbury Manor. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.
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Fundraising Lecture – Jack D. Warren Jr. – “Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the Revolution”
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesThis event is in-person only at the Visitor Center Auditorium. Registration required. Join us for a 1 hour lecture on Jack D. Warren Jr.’s new book on the American Revolution. Published under the auspices of the American Revolution Institute of the Society of the Cincinnati, Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American Revolution is a…
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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…
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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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Meet Francis Hopkinson
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum - Titusville, NJ, usStan Saperstein will perform a 45-minute one-man presentation as Francis Hopkinson, New Jersey Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hopkinson, a member of the congressional Marine Committee, claimed that he had created the stars and stripes.