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Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Join us Thursday mornings 10am-11am in the garden for story time with Ms. Kerry. Stay after and explore the garden, visit the farm animals, or have a snack by the river. Suggested ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Admission is the $3 Grounds Pass…
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Tai Chi by the River
Tai Chi by the River
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…
Tai Chi by the River
Tai Chi by the River
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!
Understanding Washington Crossing State Park
Understanding Washington Crossing State Park
Spend an hour at our Nature Center with Courtney Schaeffer, a community and environmental planning student at Rowan University. Her seminar is entitled: "Understanding Washington Crossing State Park: Its geography, ecology and history." Come learn about the different themes of geography!
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Battlefield Tour August 6, 2023
Battlefield Tour August 6, 2023
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…
Historic Trade Demonstrations
Historic Trade Demonstrations
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.
FREE WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
FREE WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
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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Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Join us Thursday mornings 10am-11am in the garden for story time with Ms. Kerry. Stay after and explore the garden, visit the farm animals, or have a snack by the river. Suggested ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Admission is the $3 Grounds Pass…
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Trail Stewards Work Day
Trail Stewards Work Day
The WCPA Trail Stewards meet monthly 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. They often meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.Tools are provided. Participants should wear sturdy work clothes and boots. Once you complete…
Tai Chi by the River
Tai Chi by the River
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!
Tai Chi by the River
Tai Chi by the River
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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Living History Theater
Living History Theater
Judith Roe has been charged with the murder of a traveler who spent the night at her house in 1688. Sit in on her trial and learn all the gory details.
FREE Summer Sunday Lecture Series: Francis Hopkinson and the American Flag
FREE Summer Sunday Lecture Series: Francis Hopkinson and the American Flag
Stanley D. Saperstein is a master micro-historian who specializes in important but little-known histories. His lecture will be about Francis Hopkinson and the True Story of how the American Flag Came to Be.Stan brings these micro histories to life through living history first-person impressions. He portrays a variety of historical people from the Revolution and…
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Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Join us Thursday mornings 10am-11am in the garden for story time with Ms. Kerry. Stay after and explore the garden, visit the farm animals, or have a snack by the river. Suggested ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Admission is the $3 Grounds Pass…
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WCPA Trail Stewards/Invasive Species Removal Work Day
WCPA Trail Stewards/Invasive Species Removal Work Day
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 t-shirts! You will have the option of working on park trails, or removing invasive plants.
Tai Chi by the River
Tai Chi by the River
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…
Tai Chi by the River
Tai Chi by the River
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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Open Hearth Cooking: Cook’s Choice
Open Hearth Cooking: Cook’s Choice
Cooks will prepare receipts (recipes) of their choice from the bounty of the summer harvest.
Battlefield Tour August 20, 2023
Battlefield Tour August 20, 2023
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…
FREE WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
FREE WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
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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August Book Club: Betsy Ross and the Making of America
August Book Club: Betsy Ross and the Making of America
In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, August 21, 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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Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Join us Thursday mornings 10am-11am in the garden for story time with Ms. Kerry. Stay after and explore the garden, visit the farm animals, or have a snack by the river. Suggested ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Admission is the $3 Grounds Pass…
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Tai Chi by the River
Tai Chi by the River
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!
Tai Chi by the River
Tai Chi by the River
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…
Army Meets Town – the 1781 Encampment of Continental and French Troops en route to Yorktown
Army Meets Town – the 1781 Encampment of Continental and French Troops en route to Yorktown
The Trent House Association presents the third annual re-enactment of the days in late August/early September 1781 when thousands of soldiers and support personnel camped in and around Trenton. In June 1781 the Continental Army under General Washington and the allied French Army under General Rochambeau began their march south from New York and Rhode…
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PLEIN AIR PAINTING CLASSES WITH “MONET” & BARBARA DILORENZO
PLEIN AIR PAINTING CLASSES WITH “MONET” & BARBARA DILORENZO
Join us at the Monet statue by the banks of the Delaware, where artist Barbara DiLorenzo will offer personalized instruction in the fresh air!Participants must supply a canvas or paper and their choice of oil, acrylic, or watercolor paints; brushes; and sketching supplies. A landscape easel is suggested. The WCPA and the Hopewell Valley Arts…
Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
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.
FREE WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
FREE WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK HISTORIC WALKING TOURS
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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Storytime in the Garden
Storytime in the Garden
Looking for something to do with your little ones this summer? Join us Thursday mornings 10am-11am in the garden for story time with Ms. Kerry. Stay after and explore the garden, visit the farm animals, or have a snack by the river. Suggested ages 4-8 but all are welcome. Admission is the $3 Grounds Pass…
5 events,
Tai Chi by the River
Tai Chi by the River
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…
Tai Chi by the River
Tai Chi by the River
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!
Battle of Couch’s Bridge
Battle of Couch’s Bridge
On September 3, 1777, at Cooch's Bridge, the first battle of the Philadelphia Campaign and the only battle fought on Delaware soil during the Revolutionary War. At least two-dozen Continental soldiers were killed during that battle and are believed to be buried in forgotten, unmarked graves somewhere on the battlefield. The Delaware Societies of the…
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Historic Trade Demonstrations
Historic Trade Demonstrations
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.
Battlefield Tour September 3, 2023
Battlefield Tour September 3, 2023
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…