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Meet at the Nature Center for an Aerobic Hike. This is a 3-mile hike on the park's trails with the pace being set by the group. Opportunities for participants to shorten their excursion will be given! Please bring drinking water and a snack. Please dress in layers with proper footwear for walking on wet, muddy…
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Meet at the Nature Center for an Aerobic Hike. This is a 3-mile hike on the park's trails with the pace being set by the group. Opportunities for participants to shorten their excursion will be given! Please bring drinking water and a snack. Please dress in layers with proper footwear for walking on wet, muddy… |
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Join us on Thursday December 1 or Friday December 2, from 6-9pm for a memorable evening for all ages. Come and experience the enchantment of Pennsbury Manor by candlelight. Enjoy crackling bonfires, the merry sound of carolers, candlelit tours of the Manor House, colonial craft demonstrations, and a visit from Father Christmas himself! Tickets are… |
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Join us on Thursday December 1 or Friday December 2, from 6-9pm for a memorable evening for all ages. Come and experience the enchantment of Pennsbury Manor by candlelight. Enjoy crackling bonfires, the merry sound of carolers, candlelit tours of the Manor House, colonial craft demonstrations, and a visit from Father Christmas himself! Tickets are… |
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Returning after two years, the Trent House Association in partnership with the Garden Club of Trenton will hold its annual Greens Sale of wreaths on the first weekend of December. Select a beautifully decorated wreath or choose an undecorated one to create your own. Of balsam fir on both sides, wreaths are available in two sizes… |
3 events,Returning after two years, the Trent House Association in partnership with the Garden Club of Trenton will hold its annual Greens Sale of wreaths on the first weekend of December. Select a beautifully decorated wreath or choose an undecorated one to create your own. Of balsam fir on both sides, wreaths are available in two sizes…
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Take a ride through history on the “Traversing the 10 Crucial Days” bus tour! You’ll spend the day retracing the December 25 crossing of the Delaware and the American and British military engagements that followed at Trenton, Princeton and areas in-between from December 26, 1776 through January 3, 1777. This public bus tour will be…
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The American Revolution was fought by a diverse group of people covering all ranks of society. From privates to generals, and those who supported the army, many of these patriot’s stories have gone untold. Join museum curator Kimberly McCarty as she highlights some of the individuals who participated in Washington’s legendary crossing of the Delaware… |
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Experience holiday magic through candlelight tours of the Manor House. Come and see the themed decorations throughout the Manor House and take a tour by the flickering light of candles. Tours at 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 pm. Tickets are Adult (12-64): $9 / Senior (65+): $7 / Children (3-11): $5 Reservations encouraged but not required. |
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The Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour begins and ends at Washington Crossing, PA while spending the day retracing the 25 December 1776 crossing of the Delaware through to 3 January, 1777. You will learn about the military engagements between remaining rag-tag elements of George Washington’s army against Hessian and British troops at Trenton,…
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Take a ride through history on the “Traversing the 10 Crucial Days” bus tour! You’ll spend the day retracing the December 25 crossing of the Delaware and the American and British military engagements that followed at Trenton, Princeton and areas in-between from December 26, 1776 through January 3, 1777. This public bus tour will be…
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Father Christmas is coming to Pennsbury! And he is bringing his gingerbread decorating supplies so everyone can learn to create festive cookies for the holidays. Join us for a fun-filled workshop for children (ages 5-12) where they will learn to decorate gingerbread, have Storytime with Father Christmas, and create a gnome ornament out of Pennsbury… |
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The Daughters of the American Revolution, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, the Sons of the Revolution, the Society of the Cincinnati, and the Society of Colonial Wars will be laying wreaths to commemorate the heroic actions of the Continental Army and local militia that defeated Hessian and British Troops during…
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Experience “the rest of the story” of George Washington’s fateful trip across the Delaware in 1776! On December 11, from 10am to 3pm, please join State Park historians, the Washington Crossing Park Association, the First Rhode Island Regiment and other NJ-based reenactor groups who will give the public an opportunity to experience both the Crossing…
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WITNESS AMERICAN HISTORY COME TO LIFE! 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… |
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Create beautiful and unique gifts—or decorate your own tree—with handmade ornaments that capture the spirit of the holidays and release your creativity. Join our educators virtually for this fun, hands-on class (that’s even more fun with a friend!). You’ll learn how to make two historical ornaments, German Bells and Cacalico Birds, out of festive paper… |
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Experience holiday magic through candlelight tours of the Manor House. Come and see the themed decorations throughout the Manor House and take a tour by the flickering light of candles. Tours at 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 pm. Tickets are Adult (12-64): $9 / Senior (65+): $7 / Children (3-11): $5 Reservations encouraged but not required. |
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Meet us at the Nature Center to clear the trails, and if the ground is not frozen, we will install steps and water bars on the blue-dot trail. New volunteers please arrive at 8:30 AM, so you can fill out the park volunteer paperwork! We will work until 12:30 PM or so and then go…
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Park Historian Mark Sirak will give a presentation on the significance of the Christmas Night Crossing and the Battle of Trenton.
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Experience holiday magic through candlelight tours of the Manor House. Come and see the themed decorations throughout the Manor House and take a tour by the flickering light of candles. Tours at 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00 pm. Tickets are Adult (12-64): $9 / Senior (65+): $7 / Children (3-11): $5 Reservations encouraged but not required. |
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Learn about Dr. Woodson's life & contributions; Discuss his book "The Mis-Education of the Negro" |
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In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, December 19, 2022 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Availability of this title is limited. The park gift shop is offering a 25% discount for the… |
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Celebrate 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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WITNESS AMERICAN HISTORY COME TO LIFE! 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… |
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Welcome to Hogmanay, the Scottish celebration of the New Year! William Trent, founder of Trenton, immigrated from Scotland as a young man to Philadelphia where he become a wealthy shipping merchant. We commemorate his Scottish heritage with a program with Hogmanay traditions from his homeland. Hear bagpipers start off the program, learn the authentic recipe for… |