Events
Events
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72nd Annual Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment
Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats. On…
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Candlelight Tours
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesExperience old-world holiday magic with Candlelight Tours at Pennsbury Manor, William Penn’s country estate in Bucks County! Wander through the ornately decorated Manor House and step back in time to a 17th century holiday feast hosted by William & Hannah Penn. Admission is $9 adults, $7 seniors, and $5 children. Tours are offered Friday, 12/13;…
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2024 Colonial Ball
Historic Trenton Masonic Temple 100 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ, United StatesThe Colonial Ball is your chance to mingle with the soldiers of the Battle of Trenton and learn their favorite dance steps! You’ll be whisked away into the past as you learn the dance steps from Sue Dupre while John Burkhalter, Timothy O’Connor, and Ridley and Anne Enslow perform music. Refreshments will be served. Advanced tickets…
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2024 Battles of Trenton Reenactments
The Battle Reenactments are free to attend. The Museum has a reduced admission of $5 for all day reentry. When are the battle reenactments? This year the battles are on December 28, 2023. The first battle reenactment starts at 11 am at the Battle of Trenton Monument. The second battle reenactment starts at 3 pm…
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Candlelight Tours
Pennsbury Manor 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, United StatesExperience old-world holiday magic with Candlelight Tours at Pennsbury Manor, William Penn’s country estate in Bucks County! Wander through the ornately decorated Manor House and step back in time to a 17th century holiday feast hosted by William & Hannah Penn. Admission is $9 adults, $7 seniors, and $5 children. Tours are offered Friday, 12/13;…
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First Day Hike: From Ferry to Ferry, A Historic Tour
McConkey's Ferry Inn - 1105 River Road - Washington Crossing, PA, us River Road 1105, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, United StatesBeginning at McKonkey's Ferry Tavern on the PA side of the river, we will walk across Washington's Crossing Bridge to the NJ side. We will proceed north on River Drive to the location of the upper ferry landing, then down to the lower ferry landing, describing the 1776 ferry service and how it was used…
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First Day Naturist Hike
Washington Crossing State Park - Washington Crossing State Park - Titusville, NJ, us Washington Crossing Pennington Road 355, Hopewell Township, New Jersey, United StatesTake a short naturalist-guided trail hike in the state park (1-2 miles) on New Years Day. Sturdy foot gear, drinking water and weather-appropriate dress recommended. Event will take place weather permitting. Meet at the stone barn across the parking lot from the Johnson Ferry House. (Enter on 546 and follow park directions to the Ferry…
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