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Washington Crossing Historic Park

Address
1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977 United States Get Directions
Phone (215) 493-4076
Website https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/venue/washington-crossing-historic-park/

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  • Independence Day Celebration: Living History Day

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

    Celebrate Independence Day by bringing the whole family back in time—to July 4, 1776! At Washington Crossing Historic Park, you can watch living historians demonstrate their crafts and see a military encampment from noon to 4 PM on Tuesday, July 4. A highlight of the day will be readings of the Declaration of Independence at…

  • Independence Day Celebration: Rebels & Redcoats Car Show

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

    As part of its annual Independence Day celebration, Washington Crossing Historic Park invites classic car owners to compete in the fifth annual Rebels & Redcoats Classic Car Show on Sunday, July 2 from 10 AM to 2 PM. This unique show features American, French, British and German cars, representing the four countries involved in the…

  • Independence Day Celebration: Colonial Field Day

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

    Round up your family or friends for a spirited colonial competition at Colonial Field Day on Saturday, July 1 10:00-11:30 from 1:00-2:30. Try your hand at playing some popular games from the 18th century, including cup and ball, Jacob’s Ladder, hoop and stick, and more! The winning family will receive a family membership to the…

  • Juneteenth Celebration

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

    In honor of Juneteenth on June 17, Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) will host several free special events and activities that will educate visitors about the contribution of African American soldiers during the American Revolution. Lecture: Black Soldiers of the American Revolution The day will begin at 3:30 PM in the park’s Visitor Center auditorium…

  • Lecture – “Founding Friendship: George Washington, James Madison, and the Creation of the American Republic”

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

    On Sunday, June 4 at 1:30 PM, join Stuart Leibiger as he discusses his book Founding Friendship: George Washington, James Madison, and the Creation of the American Republic. Dr. Leibiger analyzes the rise and fall of the friendship and political collaboration between these two Revolutionary Statesmen. After teaming up to help win American Independence, Washington…

  • Lecture – “Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778” with Ricardo Herrera

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

    On Thursday, June 1 at 7 PM, Ricardo A. Herrera will discuss his new book, Feeding Washington’s Army: Surviving the Valley Forge Winter of 1778 (Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina Press, 2022) at Washington Crossing Historic Park. In this major new history of the Continental Army’s Grand Forage of 1778, award-winning military historian Herrera…

  • Memorial Day Ceremony

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

    Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Sunday, May 28 at 1 PM at the gravesite of Continental soldiers located near the Thompson-Neely House. The observation will include a colonial color guard, fife and drum music, Revolutionary War reenactors, veterans, and other honored guests. After the dedication, American flags will…

  • Jazz Concert on the Riverbank

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

    The Friends of Washington Crossing Park (PA) and the historic Newtown Theatre are teaming up to present a free outdoor jazz concert on Saturday, May 27 from 6 to 8 PM. The concert will be held on the banks of the Delaware River near the park’s visitor center. The Triple Ts, a Philadelphia jazz-fusion trio,…

  • Wheat and Sheep Day

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

    On Saturday, May 13 from 10 AM to 4 PM, watch as the Thompson-Neely sheep are shorn of their wool and tour the grist mill at this family friendly event. This limited event will include a trip to the barn for a hand shearing presentation as well as period demonstrations and tours of our historic…

  • Lecture – The Doans and The Revolution

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

    On Sunday, May 7 at 1:30 PM, Washington Crossing Historic Park welcomes curators Annie Halliday and Clint Flack from the Mercer Museum to discuss the notorious Doan gang, their background, and activities early in the revolution. The Doan gang was a group of British loyalists, the most notorious members being five brothers and one cousin…