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  • Continental Lane Hike

    495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ, United States

    Join park staff on a 2-mile hike along the park’s Continental Lane trail. This hike will follow one of the supposed paths of Washington and his troops after disembarking from the banks of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776. Enjoy the natural aspect of the trail as well as hear the history of Washington’s…

  • Woodpeckers!

    495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ, United States

    Winter is the best time to look for woodpeckers and Washington Crossing State Park is full of these three-toed environmental engineers! This program will focus on the various species of woodpecker in the park including Hairy, Red-bellied, and Pileated Woodpeckers. This program will walk about two miles in search of woodpeckers and their allies. Please…

  • Owls of the Crossing

    495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ, United States

    Meet at the park's Nature Center and join the park naturalist after hours in search of owls! This outing will take place right at dusk and explore areas of the park known for owl activity. Please dress for the weather and bring a flashlight! This outing will last approximately one hour and involve walking about…

  • Bats in the Park! 

    495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ, United States

    Bats are one of the most misunderstood creatures on the planet. Capable of eating over 1,000 insects a night, bats are environmental equalizers to the bug population. Mosquitoes, gnats, and other flying annoyances are all on the menu once the sun starts to set. Join park staff at the Nature Center at 5:45 pm for…

  • Fungi Frolic in Washington Crossing State Park

    495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ, United States

    Enjoy an introduction to the fantastic world of fungi with this walk on Sunday, October 5th at 10am. Fungi expert, Maranda Boggs, along with park staff will lead a walk around Washington Crossing State Park in search of decomposers in all shapes and sizes. The walk will start at the Nature Center and the group…

  • 8th Annual Delaware River Cleanup / NJ Park Service

    495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ, United States

    Delaware River Greenway Partnership, NJ Clean Communities Programs, NJ State Park Service and dedicated volunteers are joining efforts to help tackle the litter along the banks of our Wild and Scenic Delaware River. Our cleanup location will be by land. PRE-REGISTRATION is required by clicking on one of the locations found below. Individuals, families and…

  • Pollinators of Washington Crossing State Park

    495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ, United States

    Pollinators such as butterflies, moths, bees, wasps, and even birds are struggling in a changing climate. Come celebrate the pollinators of Washington Crossing State Park and get informed on how you can help. Over the two-hour event we will have staff and volunteers on hand outside of the Nature Center from 11am to 1pm to greet…

  • A Guided History Table Talk Tour

    495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ, United States

    On Sunday, September 7th from 1:30pm - 3:30 pm, tour guides, local historians, and reenactors will staff a series of tables & stops with images and objects, with such topics as:Why Was Washington Here?, with Tour Guide Tom OgrenHighlights of The New Museum, with Annette EarlingDelaware River Boats: Durham Boats, Colonial Ferries, and the patriots…

  • Hell on the Water: The Prison Ships of Wallabout Bay

    495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ, United States

    Park Seasonal Historian Julie Power will discuss the conditions and stories of the soldiers who were held on the prison ships in Wallabout Bay, Long Island, NY. Due to a combination of neglect, poor conditions on the ships and disease, more than 11,500 American prisoners of war died in captivity aboard these British prison ships…

  • Songs and Stories of the American Revolution Performed by Matthew Dodd

    495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Titusville, NJ, United States

    Dressed in colonial clothing and performing rousing period songs and stories, Matthew Dodd will take you back in time to the days of the American Revolution.  Mr. Dodd sings and plays the guitar, banjo, mandolin and recorder throughout the show.  The outdoor performance will take place at 2 PM at Sullivan’s Grove next to the…