Events
Events
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December 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 Monday, December 18 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 StatesThursday Stewards!Trail 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 meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.Tools are provided although you're encouraged…
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Hessian Encampment & “The Christmas Night Crossing” A Lecture by Clay Craighead
Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum - Titusville, NJ, usUsing diaries and letters of the participants, Washington Crossing State Park Historian Clay Craighead will give a lecture on the significance of the Christmas Night Crossing and the Battle of Trenton on December 23rd at 1 PM. Von Prueschenk’s Feljager Corps will be encamped next to the Visitor Center Museum from 11-3. Come see Hessian camp…
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Christmas Day Crossing
Nelson House, River Dr, Titusville, NJ 08560, USA 2 River Dr, United StatesCelebrate the “Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment,” arranged by the Washington Crossing Historic Park of PA, as we commemorate the 243rd anniversary of General George Washington’s famous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware. A history narration, hot cider and donuts will be on hand at The Nelson House. An annual tradition not to be missed. Come…
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71st Annual Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment
Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United StatesEach 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. The…
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Trenton Battlefield Walking Tour
Starbucks 102 South Warren St., Trenton, United StatesStarbucks, 102 South Warren St. (Corner of Front St) This 10-block interpretive walk brings to life the events of the two battles of Trenton. Guests are welcome to gather at Starbucks at 9:00am for a question-and-answer session over coffee. The tour begins at 10:00am and includes the historic Trenton Battle Monument, ending up along the…
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New Jersey State House Tour
New Jersey State House 145 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, United StatesHourly Tours - 10 am, 11 am, Noon, 1 pm, 2 pm & 3 pm FREE Visit the home of the New Jersey State Legislature. Join a guided tour of the General Assembly and Senate chambers and discover the storied history of New Jersey’s State House. Advanced reservations required. Call 609-847-3150. Click here for details…
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The Stars of 1776
New Jersey State Museum 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ, United States11 am, 2 pm, and 3 pm Admission Fee New Jersey State Museum Planetarium Check out the Planetarium Shows and explore the night sky as it would have been seen in 1776 by George Washington and his troops. Star shows: 11:00 AM – Magic Treehouse & 1776 sky talk; 2:00 PM – Áróra & 1776…