Events
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(6- 12 yrs.) Tyrolean Traverse is a mountain rescue technique for crossing gorges and canyons on a horizontally suspended rope. In this case, willing (or not) participants will be pulling themselves across the Nature Center’s vernal pond infested with killer frogs and tadpoles and genuine New Jersey crocodiles. (see the video posted on the WCSP…
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The Battle of Trenton will be recreated by using miniature figures, dice and “Flint & Steel” rules developed by Richard Kane who will also be managing the game. Visitors can observe or participate as the historic military commanders. Free. https://www.meetup.com/washingtoncrossingstatepark/events/265241728/ |
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Find out where the Indians of Central New Jersey would travel in search of the stone materials they needed for making their tools and weapons. Learn why some of the most abundant varieties of shale in the area were so extensively used by the Indians. A short presentation will be given at the Nature Center… |
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Come on out and try your hand at sticking a tomahawk or small hatchet into a target at about 15 ft. Maybe even hit a bull’s-eye. Free. https://www.meetup.com/washingtoncrossingstatepark/events/264843912/
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The painting — Washington’s Crossing Christmas 1776 by Emanuel Leutze, completed in 1851 — could not have done better at capturing the spirit of Christmas 1776. BUT, how did the 18 cannons, dozens of horses, and wagons get across the Delaware on that fateful night?Come join your neighbors to hear the answer! We’ll also examine… |
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This class is at capacity and registration has closed. Join a handful of other cooks to prepare an authentic 18th-century meal at Washington Crossing Historic Park on Sunday, October 13, from 10 AM to 3 PM. Please arrive at 9:45 AM. You’ll learn the basic techniques of open hearth cooking in the Hibbs House, where…
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Join historian and author Owen S. Ireland for a free lecture on how the American Revolution impacted the lives and politics of Bucks County in the 18th century. This lecture will be held on Sunday, October 13 at 2 PM in the Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor Center. Registration opens September 1. Please call the… |
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As part of the Fall 2019 Lecture Series sponsored by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey, David Price will speak about his book "The Road to Assunpink Creek: Liberty's Desperate Hour and the Ten Crucial Days of the American Revolution" on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 PM. Books will be… |
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This event is at capacity and registration has closed. Join the Friends of Washington Crossing Park for a free nighttime tour of the Historic Village on October 18. Tour guides will be equipped with lanterns, and the Historic Village buildings will be lit by candles, creating a magical autumn sight. Tours will begin at… |
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Travel back in time and experience the life of the Founding Fathers during Washington Crossing Historic Park’s annual Autumn Encampment & Market on Saturday, October 19, from 10 AM to 4 PM. During this event, colonial townspeople will gather at their marketplace in the historic village area of the park to sell their wares while… |
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The October meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, October 21, at 5:30 PM in the Visitor Center. In this meeting, museum curator Kimberly McCarty will lead a discussion of Chapters Three and Four in Standing In Their Own Light: African American Patriots in the American Revolution by Judith… |
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Washington Crossing-Rest of the Story to the Quest for Knowledge Club, at Traditions at Washington Crossing. By Invitation Only. |
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As part of the Fall 2019 Lecture Series sponsored by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey, John Gilbert McCurdy will speak about his book "Quarters: The Accommodation of the British Army and the Coming of the American Revolution" on Thursday, October 24 at 7 PM. Books will be available for… |
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(Pre-teen-adult) Milford Bluffs in Holland Twp., is a relatively recent acquisition to the state park system. It contains mature hardwood forests, agricultural fields and interesting rock outcrops. The terrain is gently rolling and rugged with commanding views of the Delaware Valley. Wear sturdy shoes, bring drinking water and lunch. The hike will be 2-3 miles…
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Enjoy the many flavors of fall! The third annual Washington Crossing Fall Brewfest will feature a wide range of ciders and seasonal beers at Washington Crossing Historic Park on Saturday, October 26 from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM in a wooded, riverside section of the park. Tickets cost $45 and are available online only. A… |
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Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Evening with the Curator series continues on Sunday, October 27 at 7 PM with a free lecture on Jane Neely and women’s education in the 18th century. Registration opens September 1. To register, please call the Visitor Center at 215-493-4076. Jane Neely was nine years old when the Continental Army camped on… |
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As part of the Fall 2019 Lecture Series sponsored by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey, Hal Taylor will speak about his book "Before Penn: An Illustrated History of The Delaware River Colonies 1609 - 1682 " on Tuesday, October 29 at 7 PM. Books will be available for purchase… |
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(9 yrs. - adult) This is a naturalist-guided 3 1/2 - 4 mile hike taking on the park’s natural and historic areas, and several interesting and remote sections of the park during the fall foliage season. Wear sturdy footwear. Bring drinking water, a snack and a pair of binoculars (if you wish). Free.https://www.meetup.com/washingtoncrossingstatepark/events/265241501/ |
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(All ages) Jim Wade, former archivist and researcher with the N.J. State Museum will discuss primitive stone tool use by Native Americans in central New Jersey. Emphasis will be on the significance and importance of the Indian way of life during the autumn season, focusing on the activities of fall hunting, gathering and religious ceremonies.… |