Events
Events
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Join State Park Historians for their weekly musket firings at the Visitors Center Museum! $1 per person fee. Every Saturday through October, weather and staffing permitting. |
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Come and witness some of the trades and crafts that were done at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th Century. Our blacksmiths, joyners and spinners will be eager to talk to you about their work and its importance during Penn’s time.
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(All ages.) Come out to the pond and use a basic fishing pole made from a bamboo shoot and rigged to catch bluegills. Any caught fish will be released but you get to take your cane pole home. Meet at Niederer’s Pond on Church and Brickyard Roads. Advanced registration required. All children must be accompanied…
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On Sunday, May 7 at 1:30 PM, Washington Crossing Historic Park welcomes curators Annie Halliday and Clint Flack from the Mercer Museum to discuss the notorious Doan gang, their background, and activities early in the revolution. The Doan gang was a group of British loyalists, the most notorious members being five brothers and one cousin… |
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Come to Tai Chi with our steadfast volunteers and beloved teachers Lisa and Robert, who lead classes for all levels. Wear comfy clothes, no mat required.Find us on River Drive in the lower park, in front of the main parking lot near the Nelson House. Classes are free, however donations are deeply appreciated!
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On Saturday, May 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM, watch as the Thompson-Neely sheep are shorn of their wool and tour the grist mill at this family friendly event. This limited event will include a trip to the barn for a hand shearing presentation as well as period demonstrations and tours of our historic…
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Join State Park Historians for their weekly musket firings at the Visitors Center Museum! $1 per person fee. Every Saturday through October, weather and staffing permitting. |
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As the Lady of the Manor, Hannah Penn tended to everyone when they were sick, including her husband. Come and talk with Hannah and the people at Pennsbury about their experiences being ill and the remedies that where available. |
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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, May 15, 2023 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… |
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Come to Tai Chi with our steadfast volunteers and beloved teachers Lisa and Robert, who lead classes for all levels. Wear comfy clothes, no mat required.Find us on River Drive in the lower park, in front of the main parking lot near the Nelson House. Classes are free, however donations are deeply appreciated!
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Join State Park Historians for their weekly musket firings at the Visitors Center Museum! $1 per person fee. Every Saturday through October, weather and staffing permitting. |
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The grass is green, and the cows are being milked. The cooks will demonstrate 17th Century receipts (recipes) using dairy products.
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(All ages.) Come out to the pond and use a basic fishing pole made from a bamboo shoot and rigged to catch bluegills. Any caught fish will be released but you get to take your cane pole home. Meet at Niederer’s Pond on Church and Brickyard Roads. Advanced registration required. All children must be accompanied…
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Spend a Sunday afternoon at the Princeton Battlefield State Park and learn more about the Battle of Princeton, a battle that ended the “ten crucial days” of 1776-1777. Walk in the footprints of Washington’s troops and listen to exciting narratives of soldier and civilian experiences. Your tour is led by an approved Historical Interpreter. Following… |
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First timers, arrive at 8:45 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! You will have the option of updating park trails, or removing invasive plants. We work until 12:30 PM or so and then go to the Patriots' Crossing…
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Come to Tai Chi with our steadfast volunteers and beloved teachers Lisa and Robert, who lead classes for all levels. Wear comfy clothes, no mat required.Find us on River Drive in the lower park, in front of the main parking lot near the Nelson House. Classes are free, however donations are deeply appreciated!
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Come to Tai Chi with our steadfast volunteers and beloved teachers Lisa and Robert, who lead classes for all levels. Wear comfy clothes, no mat required.Find us on River Drive in the lower park, in front of the main parking lot near the Nelson House. Classes are free, however donations are deeply appreciated! Note: classes will… |
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Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 28 at 1 PM at the gravesite of Continental soldiers located near the Thompson-Neely House. The observation will include a colonial color guard, fife and drum music, Revolutionary War reenactors, veterans, and other honored guests. After the dedication, American flags will…
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The brewing of beer as well as maintaining a garden were critical to the lives of those living at Pennsbury Manor. Explore and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the recipes and plants that fed the early residents of Pennsylvania.
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The Historic Preservation and Education Committee of the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) leads free bi-weekly Park tours, starting at the Park's Visitor's Center Museum and leading down Sullivan Drive to the Stone Barn and the Crossing Overlook. Tours are FREE but you must reserve tickets on EventBrite or Facebook...Click here to reserve. Donations are encouraged… |
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On Thursday, June 1 at 7 PM, Ricardo A. Herrera will discuss his new book, Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778 (Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina Press, 2022) at Washington Crossing Historic Park. In this major new history of the Continental Army’s Grand Forage of 1778, award-winning military historian Herrera… |
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In honor of National Trails Day, the Stewards are doing a special meeting with pizza, soda, and swag from the American Hiking Society!If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:45 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME…
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Come to Tai Chi with our steadfast volunteers and beloved teachers Lisa and Robert, who lead classes for all levels. Wear comfy clothes, no mat required.Find us on River Drive in the lower park, in front of the main parking lot near the Nelson House. Classes are free, however donations are deeply appreciated!
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Come to Tai Chi with our steadfast volunteers and beloved teachers Lisa and Robert, who lead classes for all levels. Wear comfy clothes, no mat required.Find us on River Drive in the lower park, in front of the main parking lot near the Nelson House. Classes are free, however donations are deeply appreciated! Note: classes will… |
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Come and witness some of the trades and crafts that were done at Pennsbury Manor during the 17th Century. Our blacksmiths, joyners and spinners will be eager to talk to you about their work and its importance during Penn’s time.
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Spend a Sunday afternoon at the Princeton Battlefield State Park and learn more about the Battle of Princeton, a battle that ended the “ten crucial days” of 1776-1777. Walk in the footprints of Washington’s troops and listen to exciting narratives of soldier and civilian experiences. Your tour is led by an approved Historical Interpreter. Following…
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The Historic Preservation and Education Committee of the Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) leads free bi-weekly Park tours, starting at the Park's Visitor's Center Museum and leading down Sullivan Drive to the Stone Barn and the Crossing Overlook. Tours are FREE but you must reserve tickets on EventBrite or Facebook...Click here to reserve. Donations are encouraged… |