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Weekly Living History Programs
Weekly Living History Programs
Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April – June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July – September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of…
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Tai Chi by the Delaware
Tai Chi by the Delaware
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…
Weekly Living History Programs
Weekly Living History Programs
Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April – June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July – September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of…
Musket Firing Demonstrations
Musket Firing Demonstrations
Park historians Clay Craighead and Mark Sirak will begin doing Musket firing demonstrations on April 13th at 2pm!Musket demos will occur on most Saturdays (staffing and weather permitting) at 2pm from April through August.
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Historic Trade Demonstrations
Historic Trade Demonstrations
Come and witness some of the trades and crafts practiced 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. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of…
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Senior Trail Stewards Work Day
Senior Trail Stewards Work Day
The WCPA Trail Stewards make up our most beloved and active team. They 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 meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA. Tools are provided. Participants should wear…
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Regular Trail Stewards Work Day
Regular Trail Stewards Work Day
The WCPA Trail Stewards make up our most beloved and active team. They 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 meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA. Tools are provided. Participants should wear…
Tai Chi by the Delaware
Tai Chi by the Delaware
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…
Weekly Living History Programs
Weekly Living History Programs
Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April – June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July – September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of…
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Battlefield Tour September 8, 2024
Battlefield Tour September 8, 2024
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…
Living History Theatre: Border Dispute
Living History Theatre: Border Dispute
The border between Pennsylvania and Maryland was not clearly designated until well into the 1700s. Through William Penn’s proprietorship, he clashed with Maryland proprietor Lord Baltimore over the border. For people living in the areas under dispute, the conflict impacted their safety, economy, and ways they practiced their faith. This program is provided free of…
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Lecture – Eighteenth Century France and the American Experience
Lecture – Eighteenth Century France and the American Experience
This event is online-only! Visitors may attend virtually on Zoom. Registration is required. Log-in information provided at registration. In recognition of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824 tour of America James Taub, Associate Curator at the Museum of the American Revolution, will examine how French service in the colonies influenced the future of the empire. We…
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Weekly Living History Programs
Weekly Living History Programs
Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April – June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July – September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of…
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Tai Chi by the Delaware
Tai Chi by the Delaware
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…
Weekly Living History Programs
Weekly Living History Programs
Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April – June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July – September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of…
The Unlikely Story of Cornet Geary
The Unlikely Story of Cornet Geary
The Sad Saga of a Young British Officer Who Met His Fate in the Hunterdon Hills, presented at the Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Museum by Bob McHugh, Park Historian.
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Open-Hearth Cooking: Great Cakes
Open-Hearth Cooking: Great Cakes
The cooks will be preparing breathtaking cakes of all sizes. Come learn what it takes to bake a great cake! This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm.
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September Book Club: Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge
September Book Club: Never Caught: The Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge
In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, September 16 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 McCarty will…
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FULL MOON BIKE RIDE
FULL MOON BIKE RIDE
Take a guided night time bicycle ride, by the light of the Harvest Moon, up the Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath toward the Lambertville wing dam (approx. 13 miles round trip). Meet by the public restrooms at the far end of the Nelson House parking area. Bring your own bike, water, mounted front and rear…
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Weekly Living History Programs
Weekly Living History Programs
Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April – June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July – September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of…
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Tai Chi by the Delaware
Tai Chi by the Delaware
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 Delaware
Tai Chi by the Delaware
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…
Meet nkwiluntàmën Artist Nathan Young
Meet nkwiluntàmën Artist Nathan Young
Meet renowned multi-disciplinary artist Nathan Young at Pennsbury Manor. First, experience his sonic art installation nkwiluntàmën. Then hear Young’s presentation followed by Q&A Nathan Young is a member of the Delaware Tribe of Indians, a federally recognized Lenape Tribe. In his exhibition currently on view, nkwiluntàmën, Young reimagined Pennsbury Manor as a site for both…
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Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
Beer Brewing & Garden Highlights
Beer brewing and garden maintenance 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. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor…
Battlefield Tour September 22, 2024
Battlefield Tour September 22, 2024
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…
Guest Lecture: The World(s) the Enslaved Made
Guest Lecture: The World(s) the Enslaved Made
Hear a fascinating talk by visiting lecturer Dr. Randall Miller about the ever-evolving field of study of American slavery. A major challenge to historians studying slavery is the lack of written documents from the perspective of enslaved people. This, of course, was the result of deliberate attempts from enslavers to prevent the enslaved from having…
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Weekly Living History Programs
Weekly Living History Programs
Join us for a series of Free Weekly Living History programs that we will be conducting in the park on Fridays in April – June at the Lower Park, and then Fridays and Saturdays in July – September at the Thompson Neely Farmstead. These programs will cover a variety of topics surrounding the life of…
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Tai Chi by the Delaware
Tai Chi by the Delaware
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 Delaware
Tai Chi by the Delaware
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…
Autumn Arts: Plein-air Painting
Autumn Arts: Plein-air Painting
Take a tour of Pennsbury Manor’s famous gardens and grounds, and then settle into your favorite spot to paint! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or just starting out, this workshop offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills, find inspiration, and create beautiful art. Our resident artist will tailor instruction each student’s experience! Materials provided:…
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Animals at Pennsbury
Animals at Pennsbury
Meet the furry, fuzzy, and feathered inhabitants at Pennsbury, and discover the important role their 17th century predecessors played in daily life. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of the Manor House and other historic buildings. Tours are offered at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30…
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Fall 2024 Lantern Tours
Fall 2024 Lantern Tours
Learn about the Crossing during the time of day it actually occurred by taking a Lantern Tour of Washington Crossing Historic Park this fall! Tours will take place every Friday and Saturday in October at 6:30 and 7:30 PM. They will include a living history presentation on the conditions the men would have faced the…
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Tai Chi by the Delaware
Tai Chi by the Delaware
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…
Clean Sweep Day / Park Perimeter Cleanup
Clean Sweep Day / Park Perimeter Cleanup
Hopewell Township is sponsoring their annual Clean Sweep Day SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th. Please join our WCPA Team to clean trash from the entire perimeter of the Park AND raise funds! We meet at the Township building and get bags, gloves and grabbers, then we go to town on trash : )
Tai Chi by the Delaware
Tai Chi by the Delaware
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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Battlefield Tour October 06, 2024
Battlefield Tour October 06, 2024
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 practiced 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. This program is provided free of charge with admission to Pennsbury Manor, which includes a tour of…
Lecture – Brady Crytzer – “The Whiskey Rebellion: A Distilled History of an American Crisis”
Lecture – Brady Crytzer – “The Whiskey Rebellion: A Distilled History of an American Crisis”
This is a hybrid event. Visitors may attend in-person in the Visitor Center Auditorium or virtually on Zoom. Registration required. Log-in information provided at registration. Join historian Brady Crytzer as he discusses his book The Whiskey Rebellion: A Distilled History of an American Crisis. In March 1791 Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton shocked the western frontier when…