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Dedicated to promoting the history and the venues of the Ten Crucial Days historic area.
Upcoming Events
Lecture: Kenneth H. Gossard “Thalers and Pence: Foreign Coins in the American Colonies 1607-1857”
As part of the Fall 2019 Lecture Series sponsored by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey, Kenneth H. Gossard will speak about his book “Thalers and Pence: Foreign Coins in the American Colonies 1607-1857 ” on Monday, November 4 at 7 PM. Books will be available for purchase in the…
Light & Life in the Colonies – Candle Lit Tours of the Barracks
Tour the Old Barracks Museum in the evening twilight to discover first-hand how light and darkness affected daily activities, work, and entertainment in the 18th century. Availability of light varied among social class and rank. This 45 minute tour is not simply “Barracks-by-night”, but instead focuses on life after sunset before electricity. See how access…
CANNON FIRING DEMONSTRATION.
Lamb’s Artillery Company will be conducting artillery demonstrations at 12:00, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30. Free. CANNON FIRING DEMONSTRATION. Saturday, Nov 9, 2019, 12:00 PM Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center Titusville, NJ 1 Members Attending Lamb’s Artillery Company will be conducting artillery demonstrations at 12:00, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30. Free. Check out this Meetup →
FAMILY NATURE WALK
(All ages) Join us for an informal naturalist-guided trail walk. Free. FAMILY NATURE WALK Saturday, Nov 9, 2019, 1:00 PM Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center355 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd. Titusville, nj 1 Members Attending (All ages) Join us for an informal naturalist-guided trail walk. Free. Check out this Meetup →
Historic Preservation & Education Committee Presentation
The WCPA Historic Preservation & Education Committee will present their talk, “Washingtons Crossing, The Rest of the Story,” at Princeton NJ’s Community Without Walls. By Invitation Only.
Free Tours for Veterans
On Sunday, November 10, all United States veterans and active-duty military personnel are invited to take a free tour of the Historic Village or Thompson-Neely House & Grist Mill, or enjoy free admission to Bowman’s Hill Tower. Military identification is required.
SHELTER BUILDING WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
(6 yrs. – adult) This program will deal with the fundamentals pertaining to survival when lost in the wild. Participants will construct a weatherproof shelter completely from native materials. Advanced registration and payment required. Fee: $2.00/person, children under 6 yrs. Free. SHELTER BUILDING WILDERNESS SURVIVAL Sunday, Nov 10, 2019, 1:30 PM Washington Crossing State Park…
Lecture: Peter Stark “Young Washington: How Wilderness and War Forged America’s Founding Father”
As part of the Fall 2019 Lecture Series sponsored by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New Jersey, Peter Stark will speak about his book “Young Washington: How Wilderness and War Forged America’s Founding Father ” on Tuesday, November 14 at 7 PM. Books will be available for purchase in the Quartermaster’s…
(Registration Closed) Waffles with Washington
This event is at capacity and registration has closed. Join the Friends of Washington Crossing Park for a free waffle breakfast with George Washington at the Visitor Center. Waffles with Washington will kick off at 10 AM on Saturday, November 16. This event is at capacity; registration is closed. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park,…
