BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ten Crucial Days - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ten Crucial Days X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tencrucialdays.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ten Crucial Days REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T143000 DTSTAMP:20261025T102140Z CREATED:20260729T035059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261025T102140Z UID:10002743-1792935000-1792938600@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Lecture – “Roger Lamb’s American Revolution: A British Soldier’s Story” DESCRIPTION:We are honored to host Don N. Hagist\, Managing Editor of the Journal of the American Revolution (allthingsliberty.com) and a leading historian of British soldiers who served in America. His research is grounded in primary sources from archives in North America and Europe\, allowing him to tell the deeply personal and often overlooked stories of these soldiers and their families. \nHagist is also a consultant for the PBS documentary The American Revolution\, produced by Ken Burns\, and the author of several major works\, including Noble Volunteers\, The Revolution’s Last Men\, and These Distinguished Corps. He is also the editor of Roger Lamb’s American Revolution: A British Soldier’s Story. \nIn this talk\, Hagist explores the memoir of British soldier Roger Lamb\, whose writings provide rare insight into daily military life and the lives of civilians caught in the conflict.  He will highlight Lamb’s escape from American forces across the Delaware River in 1782.  An illustration of the incident includes the story of a Black ferryman in Bristol and what it reveals about the essential roles of river workers and enslaved laborers in the wartime landscape. \nThis lecture will be offered in a hybrid format\, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available. Pre-registration is required for all participants. \nActive members of the Friends of Washington Crossing Park and Princeton Battlefield Society are invited to a pre-lecture reception with author Don Hagist. There is an RSVP checkbox you can select as you register for the event. If you would like to become a member of the Friends of Washington Crossing Park\, visit our Become a Member webpage. \nWashington Crossing Historic Park’s free lecture series is made possible by our General Level Supporter\, America250PA\, through the Lecture250 Grant Program. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/lecture-roger-lambs-american-revolution-a-british-soldiers-story/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000 DTSTAMP:20261010T090547Z CREATED:20260712T172142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T090547Z UID:10002725-1791630000-1791644400@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Civilians in the War Effort DESCRIPTION:October: Civilians in the War Effort\n\nCome see engaging demonstrations of 18th century trades that were mobilized for the war effort\, and learn how regular people made important contributions away from the battlefield. \nLocation:  Historic Village\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA \nTime:  Saturday October 10th 2026\, 11am – 3pm \nThis free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026\, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner\, these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution. \nUpcoming Programs\n\nGarden Tours\nTwilight Garden Tour: Poison\, Potions & Folklore in the Colonial Garden \nOn Friday October 30th\, 2026\, at 5:30pm\, join Historical Horticulturalist Anna Davis at the Hibbs Garden\, for a special twilight tour\, offered just before the evening Lantern Tour. Step back into time to discover the danger and mystery hidden within the 18th century garden (Registration required). \n\n\nFall Lantern Tours\nExperience 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 (Registration required). URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/monthly-living-history-soldier-saturdays-civilians-in-the-war-effort/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T203000 DTSTAMP:20261003T083556Z CREATED:20260705T143558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T083556Z UID:10002718-1791052200-1791059400@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Fall Lantern Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nFridays & Saturdays | October 2 – October 31\nTour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM\n\n \nAs twilight falls over the Delaware River\, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour includes stops at the soldier encampment\, boat barn\, and battle map\, each brought to life by expert interpreters. You’ll experience living history with soldiers in period attire. Learn about the harsh winter conditions they faced\, and discover how their courage set the stage for the pivotal victories at Trenton and Princeton. \nWhether you’re a history lover or simply looking for a unique fall experience\, this after-dark tour is sure to leave a lasting impression. \nSpace is limited\, reserve your spot today and witness the past come to life under lantern light. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/fall-2026-lantern-tours/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T143000 DTSTAMP:20260913T070550Z CREATED:20260615T130711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T070550Z UID:10002688-1789306200-1789309800@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Lecture – “Toasting the Tories: The Doan Gang and Bucks County Taverns” DESCRIPTION: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 national events shaped daily life in our own communities. \nIn this engaging program\, they explore tavern culture in Revolutionary era Bucks County through the story of the infamous Doan Gang.  The program examines how taverns supported local economies and were critical to the spread of news and revolutionary ideas\, making them the perfect gathering places for members of the Doan Gang.  Tavern operator Augustine Willet\, who crossed the Delaware with Washington’s army\, will be highlighted. After the presentation visitors are invited to view some of Willet’s belongings\, on loan from the Mercer Museum\, in the park’s Exhibit Gallery. \nWashington Crossing Historic Park’s free lecture series is made possible by our General Level Supporter\, America250PA\, through the Lecture250 Grant Program. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/lecture-toasting-the-tories-the-doan-gang-and-bucks-county-taverns/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260912T070605Z CREATED:20260614T130558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T070605Z UID:10002687-1789210800-1789225200@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Camp Followers DESCRIPTION:September: Camp Followers\nDid 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. \nLocation:  Historic Village\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977 \nTime:  Saturday August 8th 2026\, 11am – 3pm \nThis free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026\, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner\, these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution. \nUpcoming Programs\n\nFarmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead\nExplore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month. \n\nSeptember 25: Tending the Flock\nOctober 23: Preparing for Winter\n\n\nGarden Tours\nStep into the sights\, scents\, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden on these guided tours\, held at the Hibbs Garden\, the same day as Farmstead Fridays\, at 12:30pm (registration required) \n\nSoldier Saturdays – Lower Park Village\nLearn about military life during the Revolution with monthly themed programs\, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. \n\nOctober 10: Civilians in the War Effort\n\n\nFall Lantern Tours\nExperience 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 (Registration required). URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/monthly-living-history-soldier-saturdays-camp-followers/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260819T055044Z CREATED:20260521T105137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T055044Z UID:10002665-1787166000-1787169600@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Lecture – “National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America” DESCRIPTION:Washington Crossing Historic Park is pleased to partner with the American Philosophical Society and its David Center for the American Revolution to host a lecture by historian Michael Auslin on his new book\, National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America. \nIn this engaging talk\, Auslin explores the remarkable history of the Declaration of Independence—from its drafting by Thomas Jefferson to its enduring role as a symbol of American ideals. More than a static artifact\, the Declaration has lived many lives: carried through war\, hidden for safekeeping\, reproduced and reinterpreted across generations\, and invoked by figures ranging from Abraham Lincoln to Franklin D. Roosevelt. \nDrawing on vivid storytelling and historical insight\, National Treasure traces how this singular document has inspired movements for freedom and equality while also raising enduring questions about unity\, identity\, and democracy. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding\, this lecture offers a timely reflection on the principles that continue to shape the United States. \nThis lecture will be offered in a hybrid format\, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available. Washington Crossing Historic Park’s free lecture series is made possible by our General Level Supporter\, America250PA\, through the Lecture250 Grant Program. \n \nAbout the Speaker\nMichael Auslin is the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. He previously served as an associate professor of history at Yale University and has held fellowships at institutions including the Library of Congress and the Society of the Cincinnati’s American Revolution Institute. He is also the author of the Substack The Patowmack Packet and lives in Virginia. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/lecture-national-treasure-how-the-declaration-of-independence-made-america/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures ORGANIZER;CN="The David Library of the American Revolution":MAILTO:librarian@dlar.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260817T140000 DTSTAMP:20260817T055106Z CREATED:20260805T045118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T055106Z UID:10002755-1786971600-1786975200@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Critters in the Creek DESCRIPTION:So many creatures call the Pidcock Creek their home. Join the park naturalist at the General Greene Pavilion as you explore and discover the critters in the creek and what they tell us about water quality. \nPrepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle. Be aware\, you may get wet so bring water shoes and clothes that can get wet or muddy. \nIf you have questions about this program\, please email tc*****@**.gov. \n*All children must be accompanied by an adult to attend park programs.\n**If you need accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability\, please contact the park office for assistance at least 7 days in advance. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/critters-in-the-creek/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260808T045036Z CREATED:20260510T102140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T045036Z UID:10002652-1786186800-1786201200@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Artillery DESCRIPTION:August: Artillery\nSee 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! \nLocation:  Historic Village\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977 \nTime:  Saturday August 8th 2026\, 11am – 3pm \nThis free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026\, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner\, these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution. \nUpcoming Programs\n\nFarmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead\nLocation: 1638 River Road\, New Hope\, PA 18938Explore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month. \n\nAugust 28: Milling with Water Power\nSeptember 25: Tending the Flock\nOctober 23: Preparing for Winter\n\nGarden ToursStep into the sights\, scents\, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden on these guided tours\, held at the Hibbs Garden\, the same day as Farmstead Fridays\, at 12:30pm (registration required) \n\nSoldier Saturdays – Lower Park Village\nLocation: 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977Learn about military life during the Revolution with monthly themed programs\, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. \n\nSeptember 12: Camp Followers\nOctober 10: Civilians in the War Effort URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/monthly-living-history-soldier-saturdays-artillery/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T140000 DTSTAMP:20260712T172140Z CREATED:20260413T090713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T172140Z UID:10002525-1783850400-1783864800@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Rebels and Redcoats Car Show 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show is held annually\, typically on Independence Day weekend\, at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania. This year\, due to the 250th celebrations\, the show will take place the weekend following July 4th. Please note that the show has a rain date this year of July 19th 2026. Please keep an eye on the email address you enter at registration\, as we will send you an email if the show date will be moved. \nTime: 10 AM – 2 PM\nLocation: The Valley of Concentration parking lot across the street from the Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor Center\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977. \nFor spectators:\nWe invite you to join us for an exciting day of cool\, classic cars! This unique show features show-condition cars from model years 2000 and earlier that are American\, French\, British and German\, representing the four belligerents of the Revolutionary War. There will also be an open class for cars of any make\, model\, and year. \nOlde City Kettle Corn\, Rita’s Italian Ice and other vendors will be on-site. \nEntry to the car show is FREE for spectators! \nFor car owners:\nShow-condition cars from model years 2001 and earlier and which are from a manufacturer based in one of the primary belligerents of the American revolution (US\, Britain\, Germany and France) are welcome in the standard class. Vehicles which are newer than model year 2001\, and/or are from a manufacturer not based in one of the primary belligerents of the American revolution can be registered for the open class.  Advance registration is $25 (plus service fee) per car and $35 at the gate (space permitting). Proceeds from this event fund educational programs and field trips hosted by the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. \nSubmitted vehicles that fall outside the as-registered class requirements may be moved to the more appropriate class\, or registration may be declined at the car show committee’s discretion. \nWhen registering\, please enter both your phone number and email address so we can contact you prior to the event if needed. \n  \n \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhere is the Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show being held?\nThe show will be held in the Valley of Concentration parking lot. This is across the street from the Visitor Center\, the closest address is 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977. \nWhat’s your refund policy?\nRegistration fees will not be refunded for any reason (no exceptions). Registrations may not be transferred to another party. \nCan I update my registration information?\nRegistrations may be updated only\, not refunded or transferred to another person. To submit a correction or update to your registration\, please email Guy at gs***@********cp.org \nIs my registration fee transferable?\nRegistrations may not be transferred to another car owner. You may elect to bring a different car than the one you registered. If so\, please email Guy at gs***@********cp.org and let us know of the change. \nIs there a rain date?\nThe Rain date for this years car show is July 19th\, 2026 \nHow can my company sponsor this event?\nPlease reach out to Bryanna Galvan at bg*****@********cp.org. \nHow can I contact you with another question? \nPlease email Guy Sava at gs***@********cp.org. \n  \nThank you to our 2026 Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show Supporters!\n  \nSergeant Level Supporters\n \nPrivate Level Supporters\n \n  URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/rebels-and-redcoats-car-show-2026/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:Independence Day ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260711T170529Z CREATED:20260412T085341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T170529Z UID:10002524-1783767600-1783782000@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Hessian Occupation DESCRIPTION:July: Hessian Occupation\nMeet some of the most fascinating and misunderstood soldiers of the American Revolution: Hessians. Reenactors will offer a glimpse into their experiences here in America and how they factored into Washington’s crossing of the Delaware! \nLocation:  Historic Village\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977 \nTime:  Saturday July 11th 2026\, 11am – 3pm \nThis free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026\, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner\, these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution. \nUpcoming Programs\n\nFarmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead\nLocation: 1638 River Road\, New Hope\, PA 18938Explore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month. \n\nJuly 24: Haymaking\nAugust 28: Milling with Water Power\nSeptember 25: Tending the Flock\nOctober 23: Preparing for Winter\n\nGarden ToursStep into the sights\, scents\, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden on these guided tours\, held at the Hibbs Garden\, the same day as Farmstead Fridays\, at 12:30pm (registration required) \n\nSoldier Saturdays – Lower Park Village\nLocation: 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977Learn about military life during the Revolution with monthly themed programs\, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. \n\nAugust 8: Artillery\nSeptember 12: Camp Followers\nOctober 10: Civilians in the War Effort URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/monthly-living-history-soldier-saturdays-hessian-occupation/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T213000 DTSTAMP:20260704T143612Z CREATED:20260405T085127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T143612Z UID:10002515-1783180800-1783200600@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Independence Day Celebration 2026 DESCRIPTION:#bwg_container1_0 { display: table; 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border: 1px solid #000000; } \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n #bwg_container1_0 #bwg_container2_0 #spider_popup_overlay_0 { background-color: #EEEEEE; opacity: 0.60; } \n\n\n \n \n if (document.readyState === ‘complete’) { if( typeof bwg_main_ready == ‘function’ ) { if ( jQuery(“#bwg_container1_0”).height() ) { bwg_main_ready(jQuery(“#bwg_container1_0”)); } } } else { document.addEventListener(‘DOMContentLoaded’\, function() { if( typeof bwg_main_ready == ‘function’ ) { if ( jQuery(“#bwg_container1_0”).height() ) { bwg_main_ready(jQuery(“#bwg_container1_0”)); } } }); } \nCelebrate Independence Day by bringing the whole family back in time — to July 4\, 1776!\nJoin us at Washington Crossing Historic Park on Saturday\, July 4\, 2026\, from 4 PM – 9:30 PM for an evening of history\, community celebration\, live music\, and fireworks over the Delaware River as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding! \nPlease note: Admission is required; registration is recommended only for the 4–8 PM Living History Program. The evening concert and fireworks are free and open to the public; no registration is required to attend those portions of the event.  Guests are welcome to bring blankets and lawn chairs\, but if you choose to set them up while attending daytime activities\, please note that we cannot be responsible for lost\, stolen\, or unattended items. \nStep into Revolutionary America as you explore a military encampment\, watch living historians demonstrate traditional crafts\, participate in children’s activities and experience musket and artillery firing demonstrations. Readings of the Declaration of Independence will take place throughout the evening. As the living history program concludes\, visitors are invited to enjoy live music along the waterfront\, including a special fife and drum performance. \nThe celebration will conclude with a festive fireworks display over the Delaware River (weather permitting). Food trucks will be on site throughout the evening\, offering food\, snacks\, and refreshments. Vendors include Rita’s Italian Ice\, Nomad Pizza\, Olde City Kettle Corn\, El Sabor Del Bajio\,and The Tot Rod. \nThe Friends of Washington Crossing Park will operate a concession stand serving Dietz & Watson hot dogs\, chips\, and beverages. All proceeds support educational programming at the park. \nVisitors can make it a full day beginning with panoramic views across the Delaware River Valley at Bowman’s Hill Tower\, where admission is included with your Living History ticket. Early arrivals can join the free Our Nation’s Symbol: Bald Eagles program from 1:00–3:00 PM. Then\, return to Pennsylvania for an evening of Revolutionary history\, live music\, and a spectacular fireworks display! \nEvent Schedule\n\n4–8 PM | Living History ProgramRevolutionary War encampment\, craft demonstrations\, and Declaration readings.\n8–9:15 PM | Evening Concert & Community GatheringLive music\, fife and drum performance\, food trucks\, and concessions.\n~9:15–9:30 PM | Fireworks DisplayFireworks over the Delaware River (weather permitting).\n\nTickets &Registration\nLiving History Program (4–8 PM) – Admission Required – Registration Recommended \n\nAdults (12+): $10\nChildren (5–11): $6\nFree: Children under 5\, active-duty military\, and Friends of Washington Crossing Park members\nFamily Ticket: $30 (up to two adults and two children under 18 living in the same household)\nAdmission to Bowman’s Hill Tower is included with your Living History Day ticket.\n\nEvening Concert & Fireworks (8–9:30 PM) – Free \n\nNo registration required\nOpen to the public\nFood trucks and concessions available\n\nAdmission Information: The Living History Program from 4–8 PM requires a ticket. The evening concert and fireworks beginning at 8 PM are free and open to all visitors. \nSite Operations & Hours\n\nBowman’s Hill Tower will operate under normal hours from 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.\nThe Visitor Center and Gift Shoppe will be open from 2:00 PM–8:00 PM.\nCrossing the Delaware Walking Tour\, Thompson-Neely House Tour and Grist Mill Tours will not be available.\n\n  \nEvent Registration\n \nPlease check the website regularly for updates regarding event information\, parking\, bridge closures\, and local street closures related to the fireworks display.\nWe are grateful for the support of our General Level Supporter\, The Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund\, and our Colonel Level Supporters\, Crown Holdings and The First National Bank & Trust Company of Newtown\, whose help makes this community celebration possible. We are also thankful for in-kind donations from ShopRite of Yardley\, Colonial Farms\, Wawa\, and Dietz & Watson. \nGeneral Level Supporter ($10\,000)\n \nColonel Level Supporters ($5\,000)\n \nParking Details for Fireworks\nClick Here to Print\, road closures to begin at 6pm. \n \nAnd don’t forget to join us the following weekend for our 2026 Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show! URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/independence-day-celebration-2026/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:Independence Day ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T133000 DTSTAMP:20260626T135039Z CREATED:20260402T083547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T135039Z UID:10002513-1782477000-1782480600@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Hibbs House Garden Tours – June 2026 DESCRIPTION: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. \nDuring 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 these plants were used for food\, textiles\, and everyday remedies while discovering how historians and gardeners reconstruct historic landscapes using period sources. \nAlong the way\, Anna will share stories about early American gardening practices\, heirloom plant varieties\, and the role gardens played in the daily life of families living along the Delaware River during the Revolutionary era.\nThis tour is part of Farmstead Friday programming and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the research\, cultivation\, and care that bring this historic garden to life. \n  URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/hibbs-house-garden-tours-3/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Outdoors ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260613T130542Z CREATED:20260315T075040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T130542Z UID:10002489-1781348400-1781362800@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Cooking on Campaign DESCRIPTION:June: Cooking on Campaign\nLearn about the foods that made up rations\, how they were issued\, and what Continental Soldiers ate on campaign and in camps. Visitors will also experience unique cooking methods used by 18th-century armies\, drawn from primary evidence. \nLocation:  Historic Village\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977 \nTime:  Saturday June 13th 2026\, 11am – 3pm \nThis free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026\, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner\, these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution. \nUpcoming Programs\n\nFarmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead\nLocation: 1638 River Road\, New Hope\, PA 18938Explore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month. \n\nMay 22: Tending the Farmstead\nJune 26: Historic Trades\nJuly 24: Haymaking\nAugust 28: Milling with Water Power\nSeptember 25: Tending the Flock\nOctober 23: Preparing for Winter\n\nGarden ToursStep into the sights\, scents\, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden on these guided tours\, held at the Hibbs Garden\, the same day as Farmstead Fridays\, at 12:30pm (registration required) \n\nSoldier Saturdays – Lower Park Village\nLocation: 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977Learn about military life during the Revolution with monthly themed programs\, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. \n\nApril 11: Uniform Production and Usage\nMay 9: Maritime Services in the Revolution\nJune 13: Cooking on Campaign\nJuly 11: Hessian Occupation\nAugust 8: Artillery\nSeptember 12: Camp Followers\nOctober 10: Civilians in the War Effort URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/monthly-living-history-programs-soldier-saturdays-3/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T200000 DTSTAMP:20260514T103559Z CREATED:20260327T080653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T103559Z UID:10002507-1778781600-1778788800@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Family: The Biddles & American Independence DESCRIPTION:Friends of Washington Crossing Park and Andalusia Historic House\, Gardens & Arboretum are excited to partner on a special program highlighting Andalusia’s upcoming exhibition\, Revolutionary Family: The Biddles & American Independence. \nAndalusia Historic House\, Gardens & Arboretum is a 50-acre site located on the Delaware River in Bensalem\, Pennsylvania. Andalusia was first established in 1795 by Philadelphia merchant John Craig\, and later expanded into a Greek Revival estate by his son-in-law Nicholas Biddle in the nineteenth century. Today\, Andalusia stewards the Biddle family’s history and legacy through tours of its historic house museum and access to its spectacular gardens. \nTimed to coincide with the nation’s semiquincentennial\, “Revolutionary Family: The Biddles & American Independence” presents historic objects\, artwork\, and manuscripts to explore the influential roles that Biddle family members played during the Revolution\, as well as wartime activities near the pre-Andalusia site. The exhibition\, on display in Andalusia’s second-floor exhibition gallery\, will run from March 30 through November 13\, 2026. Visit Andalusia’s website for more information on this upcoming exhibit. \nAndalusia has created four short-format documentary videos that feature a variety of guest experts and Andalusia’s Executive Director John Vick and Research Assistant Brie Stoltzfus to illuminate the experiences of nine Revolutionary-era Biddle family members. Each video explores these family members’ stories of bravery\, loss\, ingenuity\, love\, and friendship during the Revolution: Mary Scull Biddle\, matriarch and map editor and her son John Biddle\, surveyor and exiled loyalist; Colonel Clement and Rebekah Biddle\, a devoted couple at camp; Captains Nicholas and Charles Biddle\, brothers at sea; and Edward\, James\, and Owen Biddle\, leaders of Revolutionary thought and action. \nA screening of these videos will take place at Washington Crossing Historic Park on May 14. Please join us for a 6:00 PM reception\, followed by the screenings and a conversation with John Vick and Brie Stoltzfus of Andalusia\, and Jennifer Martin of the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. \n\n\n\nItinerary\n\nEvent Schedule\n6:00 – 6:30 PM | Reception with light fare\n6:30 – 8:00 PM | Film screening followed by conversation and Q&A with John Vick\, Brie Stoltzfus\, and Jennifer Martin \nGuests are welcome to join us for the reception or arrive in time for the screening. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/revolutionary-family-the-biddles-american-independence/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T102035Z CREATED:20260303T070546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T102035Z UID:10002480-1778324400-1778338800@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Maritime Services DESCRIPTION:May: Maritime Services in the Revolution\nCome meet a group of reenactors portraying Continental Marines and learn about their important role in the American Revolution! Interactive living history displays will connect visitors with maritime life both at home and abroad. \nLocation:  Historic Village\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977 \nTime:  Saturday May 9th 2026\, 11am – 3pm \nThis free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026\, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner\, these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution. \nUpcoming Programs\n\nFarmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead\nLocation: 1638 River Road\, New Hope\, PA 18938Explore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month. \n\nMay 22: Tending the Farmstead\nJune 26: Historic Trades\nJuly 24: Haymaking\nAugust 28: Milling with Water Power\nSeptember 25: Tending the Flock\nOctober 23: Preparing for Winter\n\nGarden ToursStep into the sights\, scents\, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden on these guided tours\, held at the Hibbs Garden\, the same day as Farmstead Fridays\, at 12:30pm (registration required) \n\nSoldier Saturdays – Lower Park Village\nLocation: 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977Learn about military life during the Revolution with monthly themed programs\, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. \n\nJune 13: Cooking on Campaign\nJuly 11: Hessian Occupation\nAugust 8: Artillery\nSeptember 12: Camp Followers\nOctober 10: Civilians in the War Effort URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/monthly-living-history-programs-soldier-saturdays-2/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T102059Z CREATED:20260129T050553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T102059Z UID:10002455-1777485600-1777492800@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Lecture – “The Writing of the Declaration and What It Meant in 1776″ DESCRIPTION:Friends of Washington Crossing Park (FWCP) has been awarded a $15\,000 grant through America250PA’s Lecture250 Series to support their upcoming presentation\, “The Writing of the Declaration and What It Meant in 1776”. The funding will help Washington Crossing Historic Park offer this signature lecture and support the other free public lectures presented at the park throughout the year\, exploring the people\, ideas\, and events that shaped our Commonwealth and the nation. \nDr. Emily Sneff’s new book\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News\, examines how the Declaration was disseminated\, interpreted\, and remembered in Pennsylvania and across the Atlantic world in 1776. Sneff\, a consulting curator for national exhibitions commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, holds a Ph.D. in History from William & Mary and will be on a national book tour in advance of the 2026 anniversary. \nRather than viewing the Declaration through the lens of hindsight\, this program examines the document at the moment of its creation in 1776\, when its legacy was uncertain and the outcome of the war against Great Britain remained unknown. Dr. Sneff explores how the Declaration was printed\, translated\, and circulated across the emerging nation and throughout the Atlantic world\, highlighting the many individuals involved in declaring independence\, from printers and soldiers to diplomats and translators. The lecture will also consider the Declaration’s enduring relevance in civic life today. \nFollowing the talk\, a living history component featuring historical reenactors will complement the program with interactive interpretation and a moderated audience Q&A. \nAttendees will receive a complimentary commemorative America250 pin and will have the opportunity to meet the author. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. \n\nThis free lecture is made possible by our General Level Supporter\, America250PA\, through the Lecture250 Grant Program. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/lecture-when-the-declaration-of-independence-was-news/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Lectures ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260411T085047Z CREATED:20260303T070545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T085047Z UID:10002479-1775905200-1775919600@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Uniform Production DESCRIPTION:April: Uniform Production\nDiscover the ins-and-outs of how Continental Army uniforms were crafted and worn.  Participants can see live demonstrations of period production techniques\, and have the opportunity to try simple uniform-making tasks themselves. Reproduction uniforms will be on display to highlight how fashion and functionality shaped the soldiers’ appearance on the battlefield. \nLocation:  Historic Village\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977 \nTime:  Saturday April 11th 2026\, 11am – 3pm \nThis free event is part of our Monthly Living History Series. From April through October 2026\, Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts Soldier Saturdays & Farmstead Fridays. Presented in partnership with Americana Corner\, these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution. \nUpcoming Programs\n\nFarmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead\nLocation: 1638 River Road\, New Hope\, PA 18938Explore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month. \n\nMay 22: Tending the Farmstead\nJune 26: Historic Trades\nJuly 24: Haymaking\nAugust 28: Milling with Water Power\nSeptember 25: Tending the Flock\nOctober 23: Preparing for Winter\n\nGarden ToursStep into the sights\, scents\, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden on these guided tours\, held at the Hibbs Garden\, the same day as Farmstead Fridays\, at 12:30pm (registration required) \n\nSoldier Saturdays – Lower Park Village\nLocation: 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977Learn about military life during the Revolution with monthly themed programs\, held on the 2nd Saturday of each month. \n\nMay 9: Maritime Services in the Revolution\nJune 13: Cooking on Campaign\nJuly 11: Hessian Occupation\nAugust 8: Artillery\nSeptember 12: Camp Followers\nOctober 10: Civilians in the War Effort URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/monthly-living-history-programs-soldier-saturdays/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T143000 DTSTAMP:20260329T083620Z CREATED:20260126T042044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T083620Z UID:10002453-1774791000-1774794600@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Lecture – “Coffee Nation: How One Commodity Transformed the Early United States” DESCRIPTION:Washington Crossing Historic Park is pleased to host a lecture by Dr. Michelle Craig McDonald on her new book\, “Coffee Nation: How One Commodity Transformed the Early United States”. \nIn this fascinating talk\, McDonald discusses her book exploring how coffee became central to daily life in colonial America and how coffeehouses emerged as lively hubs for news\, debate\, and revolutionary ideas. Drawing on the rich collections of the American Philosophical Society\, she connects global trade networks to everyday life in Pennsylvania\, from Philadelphia’s role as a major international port to the labor systems that supported the coffee trade\, including the work of women and the reliance on enslaved people. \nThis lecture will be offered in a hybrid format\, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available. Pre-registration is required for all participants. \nThe Friends of Washington Crossing Park’s free lecture series is made possible by our General Level Supporter\, America250PA\, through the Lecture250 Grant Program. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/lecture-coffee-nation-how-one-commodity-transformed-the-early-united-states/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000 DTSTAMP:20260328T082040Z CREATED:20260307T073741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T082040Z UID:10002485-1774692000-1774699200@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Open House DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in joining a vibrant community and contributing to the mission of the Park? If so\, you are invited to attend our upcoming Volunteer Open House on Saturday\, March 28\, at the Visitor Center from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. \nFWCP have an active and engaged volunteer corps that assists with numerous functions throughout the park. Volunteers help with special events like the Crossing Reenactment\, ongoing activities like garden maintenance and animal care\, daily duties like visitor services\, and occasional projects like painting and tree planting\, plus much more. In 2025\, volunteers contributed over 9\,700 hours! \nThe program will begin at 10:00 AM with a general orientation and Q&A in the auditorium. At 11:00 AM\, visitors will be invited into the Riverview Room to explore tables with more information about specific ways to get involved. Talk to current volunteers about their experience and speak directly with staff members to gain insight into all the opportunities in our organization. You can also learn about corporate matching gifts and day-of-service activities for your company. To RSVP\, please use the link below. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/volunteer-open-house/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Outdoors ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000 DTSTAMP:20260315T075039Z CREATED:20251218T022126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T075039Z UID:10002434-1773583200-1773586800@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:“An Afternoon with Martha Washington” as portrayed by Alisa Dupuy of The Ladies of History DESCRIPTION:Alisa Dupuy has been portraying Martha Dandridge Custis Washington as she was during the American Revolution since 2009 and has performed for hundreds of audiences nationwide. Her engaging solo performance explores Martha’s early life\, her first marriage and children\, her meeting and marriage to George Washington\, and the trials and triumphs they endured during the Revolutionary War. Audiences gain insight into what it was like to be part of the nation’s first “First Couple\,” as well as reflections on their lives together. \nThis event is pay-what-you-wish. Similar living-history and museum programs typically carry a $10 per person admission\, and guests are invited to contribute at a level that feels meaningful to them in support of the park’s 250th anniversary programming. \nThe program is sponsored by three local DAR chapters: \nBucks County Chapter\, Doylestown\, PA \nMargaret Gale Thornton Chapter\, Pipersville\, PA \nWashington Crossing Chapter\, Yardley / Newtown\, PA \n  \nOrganized by the DAR in support of the park’s 250th initiatives\, all proceeds directly benefit the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. \nEvent registration is required for all participants. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/an-afternoon-with-martha-washington-as-portrayed-by-alisa-dupuy-of-the-ladies-of-history/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260221T060552Z CREATED:20260123T040543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T060552Z UID:10002452-1771680600-1771686000@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Lecture – “Nobody Men: Neutrality\, Loyalties\, and Family in the American Revolution” DESCRIPTION:Washington Crossing Historic Park is pleased to partner with the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society to host a lecture by historian Travis Glasson on his new book\, Nobody Men: Neutrality\, Loyalties\, and Family in the American Revolution (Yale University Press\, 2025). \nWhile the American Revolution is often told as a struggle between Patriots and Loyalists\, at least one-third of the colonial population remained neutral. In this lecture\, Glasson explores the experiences of the Cruger family\, a transatlantic merchant family whose members navigated the war by prioritizing peace and personal survival over political allegiance. Their story reveals the complex choices faced by those who lived “in the middle” during a violent civil war and sheds new light on how revolutionary societies were shaped. \nDrawing on extensive research in the United States and Britain\, Nobody Men offers a powerful and human portrait of neutrality\, family loyalty\, and political uncertainty during the founding of the nation. \nThis lecture will be offered in a hybrid format\, with both in-person and virtual attendance options available. Pre-registration is required for all participants.\n  \n \nAbout the Speaker\nTravis Glasson is Associate Professor of History at Temple University and an Affiliated Faculty member of Temple’s Global Studies Program. He received his MA and PhD from Columbia University and his BA from the College of the Holy Cross. \nHis previous book\, Mastering Christianity: Missionary Anglicanism and Slavery in the Atlantic World (Oxford University Press\, 2012)\, examined the role of Anglican missionaries in shaping debates over slavery and human difference in the Atlantic world. His work has appeared in journals including the William and Mary Quarterly and the Journal of British Studies. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and has received fellowships from institutions including the John Carter Brown Library\, the Huntington Library\, and the University of Cambridge. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/lecture-nobody-men-neutrality-loyalties-and-family-in-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000 DTSTAMP:20260215T060611Z CREATED:20251218T022125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T060611Z UID:10002433-1771153200-1771164000@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Washington’s Birthday Celebration DESCRIPTION:  \nGeorge Washington’s 294th Birthday Celebration\n📅 Sunday\, February 15 | ⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | 📍 Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) \nCelebrate George Washington’s 294th birthday with a lively\, hands-on afternoon at the park. This free\, family-friendly event invites visitors to step back into the 18th century with interactive activities and living history demonstrations taking place throughout the park. Activities are best suited for ages 4–12\, though all ages are welcome to attend. \nChildren will receive an event passport\, and can get it stamped at each of the interpretive stations throughout the park. Collect all the stamps to win a special prize! Children 12 and under are also encouraged to take part in the park’s “Let’s Draw George” contest by creating a handmade birthday card or artwork featuring George Washington. \nThe Visitor Center Museum will be open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\, and a food truck will be on site with hot beverages and snacks available for purchase. At 1:45 PM\, everyone is invited to gather in the Visitor Center to sing “Happy Birthday” to General Washington\, watch him cut his birthday cake with his sword\, and enjoy cupcakes. \nFamily-Friendly Activities for Kids\n\nQuill Pen Writing\nCreate your own Officer’s Cockade\nSpin Yarn on a Drop Spindle\nTake part in a Children’s Muster and Drill\nColoring Pages\n\nLiving History Demonstrations\n\nKnitting\nHearth Cooking\nBlacksmithing\nArtillery Demonstration\nMusket Firing\nFife & Drum Corps\n\n“Let’s Draw George” Contest\nCreate a handmade birthday card or artwork featuring George Washington in any medium or style—creativity encouraged! Contest entries can be created at the event\, made at home and brought in\, or mailed to the address below. Please submit entries by February 15th. Include artist’s name\, age\, address\, and guardian’s phone number and email contact\, on the back. \nFriends of Washington Crossing Park\n1112 River Road\nWashington Crossing\, PA 18977 \nClick here for full contest details and to view artwork of past winners! \nBirthday Celebration\nAt 1:45 PM\, gather in the Auditorium of the Visitor Center to sing Happy Birthday to General Washington and watch him cut his cake – with his sword!\nCake generously donated by The Caketeria\, Newtown. \nFood & Drink\nTravelin’ Toms Coffee will be on site with coffee and other hot beverages available for purchase. \nThanks to Our Major Level Supporter\nThis event is free\, thanks to the generous support of NJM Insurance Group. \nDon’t Miss Out!\nRegistration is required. We can’t wait to see you there! URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/washingtons-birthday-celebration/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260116T035054Z CREATED:20251018T195504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T035054Z UID:10002408-1768554000-1768579200@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour DESCRIPTION:The Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour begins and ends at Washington Crossing\, PA. Guests spend the day retracing the December 25 crossing of the Delaware and the December 26\, 1776 through January 3\, 1777 American and British military engagements at Trenton\, Princeton and areas in-between. \nHistorical interpreters Roger Williams and Larry Kidder will tell the remarkable story of these ten days that breathed crucial new life into the apparently expiring American Revolution. The events are discussed in the context of the local\, strategically important central New Jersey towns\, villages\, and farms. These locales were occupied by people of diverse backgrounds; with varying religious practices such as Quaker\, Presbyterian\, and Anglican; and with complex views on loyalty to the Revolution or the King. \nHear how the terrain\, weaponry and weather influenced the ways the battles were fought and how the lives of the local people were disrupted by them. See where armies marched\, fought and struggled to survive on an otherwise peaceful landscape\, while the course of human history hung in the balance. \nThe next public bus tours will be offered on December 13th and December 26th\, 2025 and January 3rd and January 16th 2026. Tours last from 9 AM to 4 PM. \nCost is $155 per person and includes bus fare\, boxed lunch\, and donations to Washington Crossing Historic Park\, The Washington Crossing Park Association in New Jersey\, The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton and the Princeton Battlefield Society. \n  \nJanuary 16 URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/ten-crucial-days-bus-tour-4/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260103T160000 DTSTAMP:20260103T032036Z CREATED:20251005T170905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T032036Z UID:10002403-1767430800-1767456000@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour DESCRIPTION:The Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour begins and ends at Washington Crossing\, PA. Guests spend the day retracing the December 25 crossing of the Delaware and the December 26\, 1776 through January 3\, 1777 American and British military engagements at Trenton\, Princeton and areas in-between. \nHistorical interpreters Roger Williams and Larry Kidder will tell the remarkable story of these ten days that breathed crucial new life into the apparently expiring American Revolution. The events are discussed in the context of the local\, strategically important central New Jersey towns\, villages\, and farms. These locales were occupied by people of diverse backgrounds; with varying religious practices such as Quaker\, Presbyterian\, and Anglican; and with complex views on loyalty to the Revolution or the King. \nHear how the terrain\, weaponry and weather influenced the ways the battles were fought and how the lives of the local people were disrupted by them. See where armies marched\, fought and struggled to survive on an otherwise peaceful landscape\, while the course of human history hung in the balance. \nThe next public bus tours will be offered on December 13th and December 26th\, 2025 and January 3rd and January 16th 2026. Tours last from 9 AM to 4 PM. \nCost is $155 per person and includes bus fare\, boxed lunch\, and donations to Washington Crossing Historic Park\, The Washington Crossing Park Association in New Jersey\, The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton and the Princeton Battlefield Society. \n  \nJanuary 3 URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/ten-crucial-days-bus-tour-3/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T160000 DTSTAMP:20251226T023601Z CREATED:20250927T161404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T023601Z UID:10002398-1766739600-1766764800@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour DESCRIPTION:The Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour begins and ends at Washington Crossing\, PA. Guests spend the day retracing the December 25 crossing of the Delaware and the December 26\, 1776 through January 3\, 1777 American and British military engagements at Trenton\, Princeton and areas in-between. \nHistorical interpreters Roger Williams and Larry Kidder will tell the remarkable story of these ten days that breathed crucial new life into the apparently expiring American Revolution. The events are discussed in the context of the local\, strategically important central New Jersey towns\, villages\, and farms. These locales were occupied by people of diverse backgrounds; with varying religious practices such as Quaker\, Presbyterian\, and Anglican; and with complex views on loyalty to the Revolution or the King. \nHear how the terrain\, weaponry and weather influenced the ways the battles were fought and how the lives of the local people were disrupted by them. See where armies marched\, fought and struggled to survive on an otherwise peaceful landscape\, while the course of human history hung in the balance. \nThe next public bus tours will be offered on December 13th and December 26th\, 2025 and January 3rd and January 16th 2026. Tours last from 9 AM to 4 PM. \nCost is $155 per person and includes bus fare\, boxed lunch\, and donations to Washington Crossing Historic Park\, The Washington Crossing Park Association in New Jersey\, The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton and the Princeton Battlefield Society. \n  \nDecember 26 URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/ten-crucial-days-bus-tour-2/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000 DTSTAMP:20251213T020532Z CREATED:20250914T132639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251213T020532Z UID:10002387-1765616400-1765641600@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour DESCRIPTION:The Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Bus Tour begins and ends at Washington Crossing\, PA. Guests spend the day retracing the December 25 crossing of the Delaware and the December 26\, 1776 through January 3\, 1777 American and British military engagements at Trenton\, Princeton and areas in-between. \nHistorical interpreters Roger Williams and Larry Kidder will tell the remarkable story of these ten days that breathed crucial new life into the apparently expiring American Revolution. The events are discussed in the context of the local\, strategically important central New Jersey towns\, villages\, and farms. These locales were occupied by people of diverse backgrounds; with varying religious practices such as Quaker\, Presbyterian\, and Anglican; and with complex views on loyalty to the Revolution or the King. \nHear how the terrain\, weaponry and weather influenced the ways the battles were fought and how the lives of the local people were disrupted by them. See where armies marched\, fought and struggled to survive on an otherwise peaceful landscape\, while the course of human history hung in the balance. \nThe next public bus tours will be offered on December 13th and December 26th\, 2025 and January 3rd and January 16th 2026. Tours last from 9 AM to 4 PM. \nCost is $155 per person and includes bus fare\, boxed lunch\, and donations to Washington Crossing Historic Park\, The Washington Crossing Park Association in New Jersey\, The Old Barracks Museum in Trenton and the Princeton Battlefield Society. \n  \nDecember 13 URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/ten-crucial-days-bus-tour/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000 DTSTAMP:20251028T213716Z CREATED:20250730T022540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T213716Z UID:10002327-1761678000-1761681600@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:David Center Lecture – “The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution” DESCRIPTION:  \nThis Lecture is hosted at Washington Crossing Historic Park in partnership with the David Center at the American Philosophical Society \n  \nThe war that we now call the American Revolution was not only fought in the colonies with muskets and bayonets. On both sides of the Atlantic\, artists armed with paint\, canvas\, and wax played an integral role in forging revolutionary ideals. Zara Anishanslin charts the intertwined lives of three such figures who dared to defy the British monarchy: Robert Edge Pine\, Prince Demah\, and Patience Wright. From London to Boston\, from Jamaica to Paris\, from Bath to Philadelphia\, these largely forgotten patriots boldly risked their reputations and their lives to declare independence. \nMostly excluded from formal political or military power\, these artists and their circles fired salvos against the king on the walls of the Royal Academy as well as on the battlefields of North America. They used their talents to inspire rebellion\, define American patriotism\, and fashion a new political culture\, often alongside more familiar revolutionary figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Phillis Wheatley. Pine\, an award-winning British artist rumored to be of African descent\, infused massive history paintings with politics and eventually emigrated to the young United States. Demah\, the first identifiable enslaved portrait painter in America\, was Pine’s pupil in London before self-emancipating and enlisting to fight for the Patriot cause. And Wright\, a Long Island–born wax sculptor who became a sensation in London\, loudly advocated for revolution while acting as an informal patriot spy. \nIlluminating a transatlantic and cosmopolitan world of revolutionary fervor\, The Painter’s Fire reveals an extraordinary cohort whose experiences testify to both the promise and the limits of liberty in the founding era. \nTo Register for the lecture please register on the APA’s website; \n  URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/david-center-lecture-the-painters-fire-a-forgotten-history-of-the-artists-who-championed-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T203000 DTSTAMP:20251023T203541Z CREATED:20251005T170653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T203541Z UID:10002402-1761246000-1761251400@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:An Exclusive Advance Screening of The American Revolution DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening: an exclusive advance screening of The American Revolution\, the highly anticipated new PBS documentary series from Ken Burns\, Sarah Botstein\, and David Schmidt. \nTimed to the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War\, this six-part series brings America’s fight for independence to life through the diverse voices of those who experienced it — soldiers and civilians\, enslaved and free African Americans\, Native peoples\, Loyalists\, and Patriots — offering a vivid\, multi-layered portrait of our nation’s founding. \nSeveral segments were filmed right here at Washington Crossing Historic Park\, underscoring its unique role as a living classroom for the American Revolution. This special event celebrates that connection and offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the filmmakers and interpreters whose work keeps this history vibrant. \nThis program is presented by Friends of Washington Crossing Park in partnership with the Princeton Battlefield Society as part of the Princeton Battlefield Society’s Cadwalader Lecture Series. \nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\nGuests will enjoy a 45-minute curated clip reel from The American Revolution introduced by Director\, Sarah Botstein\, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Jennifer Martin\, Executive Director of Friends of Washington Crossing Park.\nTogether the panelists will explore how reenactors serve as storytellers who bring history to life and how documentary filmmakers\, living-history interpreters\, and reenactors collaborate to fill in the gaps left by the limited material culture of the 18th century.\nThe evening concludes with an open audience Q&A session for a chance to engage directly with the panelists.\n\n\n\nMeet the Panelists\nSarah Botstein – Director & Producer\nSarah Botstein is one of the leading documentary producers of her generation\, responsible for some of the most acclaimed and widely viewed public television programs of the past two decades. She has produced landmark series with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick\, including Jazz (2001)\, The War (2007)\, Prohibition (2011)\, The Vietnam War (2017)\, College Behind Bars (2019)\, and Hemingway (2020). The U.S. and the Holocaust marked her debut as a co-director\, premiering in September 2022 to widespread critical acclaim for its powerful portrayal of how Americans grappled with one of the greatest humanitarian tragedies in history. \nIn addition to her television work\, Botstein is an original contributor to Ken Burns UNUM\, a web-based platform highlighting historical themes across the Florentine Films library and collaborates with PBS LearningMedia and WETA-TV to develop educational content for the Ken Burns Classroom. She has been a featured speaker at film festivals\, universities\, and public history forums across the country\, sharing insights on the art and ethics of documentary storytelling. Currently\, Botstein is producing an epic six-part series on the American Revolution — portions of which were filmed at Washington Crossing Historic Park — and a three-part series about the life and presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson\, continuing her commitment to creating deeply researched\, visually compelling films that illuminate America’s past for new generations.\n\n  \nMegan Ruffe – Co-Producer\nOriginally from Bucks County\, Megan Ruffe has been at Florentine Films since 2013 and is co-producing the upcoming series on the American Revolution. She began as an apprentice editor and production associate on The Vietnam War (2017)\, later serving as post-production supervisor on College Behind Bars (2019) and contributing to Hemingway (2021) and Benjamin Franklin (2022). She also produced UNUM Shorts\, a web series featured in The New York Times\, The Washington Post\, and on CBS Sunday Morning. Megan graduated summa cum laude from the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University where she studied film and geography. (Photo credit: Caitlin Cooper).\n  \nBuddy Squires – Cinematographer\nBuddy Squires is an Oscar-nominated filmmaker\, Emmy-winning director of photography\, and founding member of Florentine Films. His cinematography credits include six Oscar-nominated films\, one Academy Award winner\, twenty-two Emmy-nominated productions and ten Emmy Award winners. In 2007\, he was honored with the International Documentary Association’s Outstanding Documentary Cinematography Award (career achievement)\, and his work is regularly featured at the Sundance\, Telluride\, and Tribeca Film Festivals. He is best known for his work on The National Parks\, The War\, Jazz\, The Civil War\, New York\, Baseball\, Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery\, Stonewall Uprising\, Soundtrack for a Revolution\, and many more. His producing credits include Statue of Liberty (Oscar nomination with Ken Burns) and Coney Island (Sundance Film Festival). He is the director of Listening to Children (Emmy nomination) and the co-director of Fast Eddie\, Seeking Justice\, People’s Poetry\, and War Files. \n  \nJames McKane – Design Examiner & Living History Interpreter & Commander\nJames McKane works full-time as a Design Examiner for the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He is a nationally recognized living-history interpreter and artisan\, serving on the Board of Directors for the Brigade of the American Revolution\, where he also holds the role of Chief Safety and Authenticity Inspector. James commands the Third New Jersey Regiment\, the “Jersey Grays\,” Capt. Bloomfield’s Company and has been active in Revolutionary War reenactment since 2013. \nThrough his business reproducing 18th-century clothing and equipment\, McKane has produced more than 200 hand-sewn regimental coats\, hundreds of cartridge boxes and knapsacks\, and supplied museums and historical organizations across North and South America\, Europe\, Asia\, and Australia. Since 2022\, he has collaborated with Florentine Films on the upcoming series The American Revolution\, even recreating an 18th-century redoubt fortification on his property for filming. \n  \nEvent Details\n📍 LocationVisitor Center – Washington Crossing Historic Park1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA 18977(Directions to the Visitor Center) \n📅 Date & TimeThursday\, October 23\, 20257:00 – 8:30 PM \n🎟️ Tickets$20 – Members of Friends of Washington Crossing Park & Princeton Battlefield Society $40 – General Admission \nSpace is limited — reserve your spot today! \nBook Now URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/an-exclusive-advance-screening-of-the-american-revolution-2/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T143000 DTSTAMP:20251005T170552Z CREATED:20250707T215851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T170552Z UID:10002303-1759671000-1759674600@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Lecture – “The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution” DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThis is a hybrid event.  Visitors may attend in-person in the Visitor Center Auditorium or virtually on Zoom.  Registration is required.  Log-in information provided with registration.  \nBenjamin Carp will discuss his book The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution. \n  \nNew York City\, the strategic center of the Revolutionary War\, was the most important place in North America in 1776. That summer\, an unruly rebel army under George Washington repeatedly threatened to burn the city rather than let the British take it. Shortly after the Crown’s forces took New York City\, much of it mysteriously burned to the ground. \nThis is the first book to fully explore the Great Fire of 1776 and why its origins remained a mystery even after the British investigated it in 1776 and 1783. Uncovering stories of espionage\, terror\, and radicalism\, Benjamin L. Carp paints a vivid picture of the chaos\, passions\, and unresolved tragedies that define a historical moment we usually associate with “life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of happiness.” \nRegister Here! URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/lecture-the-great-new-york-fire-of-1776-a-lost-story-of-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History,Lectures GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T203000 DTSTAMP:20251003T165251Z CREATED:20250705T212927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T165251Z UID:10002300-1759516200-1759523400@tencrucialdays.org SUMMARY:Fall 2025 Lantern Tours DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nFridays & Saturdays | Sept. 26–Nov. 1\nTour Times: 6:30 PM & 7:30 PM\n\nAs twilight falls over the Delaware River\, walk in the footsteps of General Washington and his troops. This immersive one-hour tour includes stops at the soldier encampment\, boat barn\, and battle map\, each brought to life by expert interpreters. You’ll experience living history with soldiers in period attire. Learn about the harsh winter conditions they faced\, and discover how their courage set the stage for the pivotal victories at Trenton and Princeton. \nWhether you’re a history lover or simply looking for a unique fall experience\, this after-dark tour is sure to leave a lasting impression. \nSpace is limited\, reserve your spot today and witness the past come to life under lantern light. URL:https://tencrucialdays.org/event/fall-2025-lantern-tours/ LOCATION:Washington Crossing Historic Park\, 1112 River Road\, Washington Crossing\, PA\, 18977\, United States CATEGORIES:History ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Washington Crossing Park":MAILTO:info@washingtoncrossingpark.org GEO:40.2956543;-74.8718835 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Washington Crossing Historic Park 1112 River Road Washington Crossing PA 18977 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1112 River Road:geo:-74.8718835,40.2956543 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR