Ten Crucial Days

Tai Chi by the Delaware
2026-09-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-03 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-17 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-24 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-31 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-11-07 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-11-14 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Nelson House, 2 River Dr, Titusville, NJ, United States
Tai Chi with our steadfast volunteers and beloved teachers Lisa and Robert! They lead classes by the Delaware River for all levels on Saturday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Wear comfy clothes, no mat required.
Meet us on River Drive in Titusville, in front of the second parking lot near the Nelson House (and close to the restrooms).
Classes are free but your $5 donation is deeply appreciated!

Tai Chi by the Delaware
2026-09-26 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-03 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-10 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-17 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-24 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-10-31 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-11-07 08:30 - 09:30 | Washington Crossing Bridge Parking Lot, Titusville, NJ, United States

Fall Lantern Tours
2026-09-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Washington Crossing Historic Park – Visitor Center & Historic Village, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred.

Fridays & Saturdays | September 25 – November 7.
Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM

As twilight falls over the Delaware River, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour includes stops at the soldier encampment, boat barn, and battle map, each brought to life by expert interpreters. You’ll experience living history with soldiers in period attire. Learn about the harsh winter conditions they faced, and discover how their courage set the stage for the pivotal victories at Trenton and Princeton.
Whether you’re a history lover or simply looking for a unique fall experience, this after-dark tour is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Space is limited, reserve your spot today and witness the past come to life under lantern light.

Beer Brewing and Garden Highlights
2026-09-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Explore and experience the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania.
Admission: Adults $9 (12-64), Seniors $7 (65+), Children $5 (3-11). Members Free.
Admission also includes the award-winning indoor exhibit, visit with the animals, seasonal garden, and optional guided tour of the Manor House. Sunday guided tours are available at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm.
Please reach out with questions: 215-946-0400

Hopewell Township Clean Sweep Day / Trail Stewards Work Day
2026-10-03 09:00 - 13:00 | 203 Washington Crossing Pennington Road, Titusville, NJ, United States
Hopewell Township is sponsoring their annual Fall Clean Sweep Day. Please join our WCPA Team to clean trash from the entire perimeter of the Park AND raise funds! We meet at the Hopewell Township Public Works building at 9am to pick up bags, gloves and grabbers, then we go to town on trash : )
Volunteers may contribute from 1 to 4 hours of work during the allotted time…no need to work the entire 4 hours!
Every hour you work will net us a donation from the Township. Please email in**@*****nj.com to register for this particular event.

Fall 2026 Lantern Tours
2026-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred.

Fridays & Saturdays | October 2 – October 31.
Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM

As twilight falls over the Delaware River, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour includes stops at the soldier encampment, boat barn, and battle map, each brought to life by expert interpreters. You’ll experience living history with soldiers in period attire. Learn about the harsh winter conditions they faced, and discover how their courage set the stage for the pivotal victories at Trenton and Princeton.
Whether you’re a history lover or simply looking for a unique fall experience, this after-dark tour is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Space is limited, reserve your spot today and witness the past come to life under lantern light.

Historic Trade Demonstrations
2026-10-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
Come and witness some of the trades and crafts that were done at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th century.

Admission: Adults $9 (12-64), Seniors $7 (65+), Children $5 (3-11).
Admission also includes the award-winning indoor exhibit, visit with the animals, and optional guided tour of the Manor House. Sunday guided tours are available at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm.
📍Pennsbury Manor
400 Pennsbury Memorial Road
Morrisville, PA
Pennsburymanor.org
215-946-0400

Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Civilians in the War Effort
2026-10-10 11:00 - 15:00 | Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 18977, United States
October: Civilians in the War Effort

Come see engaging demonstrations of 18th century trades that were mobilized for the war effort, and learn how regular people made important contributions away from the battlefield.
Location: Historic Village, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA
Time: Saturday October 10th 2026, 11am – 3pm
This free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner, these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution.
Upcoming Programs

Garden Tours
Twilight Garden Tour: Poison, Potions & Folklore in the Colonial Garden
On Friday October 30th, 2026, at 5:30pm, join Historical Horticulturalist Anna Davis at the Hibbs Garden, for a special twilight tour, offered just before the evening Lantern Tour. Step back into time to discover the danger and mystery hidden within the 18th century garden (Registration required).

Fall Lantern Tours
Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred (Registration required).

Living History Theater: Sotcher Wedding
2026-10-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 19067, United States
You are cordially invited to attend the wedding of Mary Lofty and John Sotcher, caretakers of Pennsbury Manor.
Admission: Adults $9 (12-64), Seniors $7 (65+), Children $5 (3-11). Members Free.
Admission also includes the award-winning indoor exhibit, visit with the animals, seasonal garden, and optional guided tour of the Manor House. Sunday guided tours are available at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30pm.
Please reach out with questions: 215-946-0400

Book Club
2026-10-19 17:30 - 18:30 | NJ
The Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club invites history enthusiasts to explore the American Revolution through engaging discussion and carefully selected readings. Led by the park’s Museum Curator, Kimberly McCarty, the club meets virtually via Zoom and focuses on books that shed new light on the Revolutionary era, with special emphasis on the events surrounding the Delaware River crossing and the 1776 campaign. Free and open to all, meetings typically take place on the third Monday of each month and provide an opportunity to connect with fellow readers while deepening your understanding of this pivotal period in American history.
The fighting prowess of United States Marines is second to none, but few know of the Corps’ humble beginnings and what it achieved during the early years of the American Revolution. Jason Bohm rectifies this oversight with his eye-opening Washington’s Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775–1777.
The story begins with the oppressive days that drove America into a conflict for which it was ill-prepared, when thirteen independent colonies commenced a war against the world’s most powerful military with nothing more than local militias, privateers, and other ad hoc units. The Continental Congress rushed to form an army and placed George Washington in command, but soon realized that, to win its freedom, America would need men who could fight on the sea and on land. Enter the Marines. Bohm artfully tells the story of the creation of the Continental Marines and the men who led them during the parallel paths followed by the Army and Marines in the opening years of the war and through the early successes and failures at Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Canada, Boston, Charleston, and more.
Washington’s Marines: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777

September 21 – Prologue – Chapter 3
October 19 – Chapters 4-5
November 16- Chapters 6-7
December 21- Chapters 8-9
January 21- Chapter 10 – Appendix B

All Barracks Eve
2026-10-23 | Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack St, Trenton, NJ, United States
Information coming soon!

WCPA Board of Trustees Meeting
2026-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 | NJ
