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  • Monthly Living History: Farmstead Fridays – Making Hay by Hand

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Thompson-Neely Farmstead 1638 River Road, New Hope, United States

    July: Making Hay by Hand The hay harvest was one of the most important tasks of the year, as it would sustain livestock through the long winter. It was also one of the most labor-intensive. We will demonstrate all the steps in the process, including hand-mowing with scythes! Location:  Thompson-Neely Farmstead, 1638 River Road, New Hope,…

  • Hibbs House Garden Tours – July 2026

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    Join Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Historical Horticulturist, Anna Davis, for a guided walk through the working garden that supports the park’s interpretation of colonial life. During this 45-minute tour, visitors will explore the seasonal herbs, vegetables, flowers, and dye plants that would have been commonly grown in American kitchen gardens of the 1700s. Learn how…

  • Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Artillery

    Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    August: Artillery See fully-functioning reproduction artillery on display, and learn about the roles of artillerymen through hands-on demonstrations and displays. If weather conditions allow, visitors will get to watch cannons firing and learn about their role in turning the tide in the Battle of Trenton! Location:  Historic Village, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 Time:  Saturday…

  • Monthly Living History: Farmstead Fridays – Milling with Water Power

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Thompson-Neely Farmstead 1638 River Road, New Hope, United States

    August: Milling with Water Power Join us at the Thompson-Neely Grist Mill to learn how mills harnessed water-power to process one of Pennsylvania’s most important crops: wheat. Explore the historic mill race and marvel at the infrastructure that kept the colonies fed Location:  Thompson-Neely Grist Mill, 1638 River Road, New Hope, PA 18938 Time:  Friday…

  • Hibbs House Garden Tours – August 2026

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    Join Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Historical Horticulturist, Anna Davis, for a guided walk through the working garden that supports the park’s interpretation of colonial life. During this 45-minute tour, visitors will explore the seasonal herbs, vegetables, flowers, and dye plants that would have been commonly grown in American kitchen gardens of the 1700s. Learn how…

  • Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Camp Followers

    Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    September: Camp Followers Did you know that the Revolutionary Armies were followed by hundreds of women and children? Learn about the importance of the followers in the daily lives of soldiers, and how these often overlooked people shaped the outcome of the war. Location:  Historic Village, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 Time:  Saturday August 8th 2026,…

  • Lecture – “Toasting the Tories: The Doan Gang and Bucks County Taverns”

    Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    We are pleased to welcome Clint Flack and Annie Halliday from the Mercer Museum, part of the Bucks County Historical Society and home to one of the region’s most significant collections documenting everyday life in Bucks County and the Delaware Valley. Their work brings together material culture and local stories to help visitors understand how…

  • Monthly Living History: Farmstead Fridays – Tending the Flock

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Thompson-Neely Farmstead 1638 River Road, New Hope, United States

    September: Tending the Flock Come meet our historic flock of sheep and see how farmers and textile mills processed their fleeces to make yarn and fabric. Visitors will have a chance to try their hand at spinning some of their very own yarn with a drop spindle and some other tasks as well! Location:  Thompson-Neely…

  • Hibbs House Garden Tours – September 2026

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    Join Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Historical Horticulturist, Anna Davis, for a guided walk through the working garden that supports the park’s interpretation of colonial life. During this 45-minute tour, visitors will explore the seasonal herbs, vegetables, flowers, and dye plants that would have been commonly grown in American kitchen gardens of the 1700s. Learn how…

  • Fall Lantern Tours

    Washington Crossing Historic Park – Visitor Center & Historic Village 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA, United States

    Experience the suspense and determination of the night that changed history. This fall, join us for immersive seasonal Lantern Tours of Washington Crossing Historic Park, held at the very time of day the historic Crossing occurred. Fridays & Saturdays | September 25 – November 7. Tour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM As twilight falls over the…