Brigade of the American Revolution Presents: Health & Heritage Conference

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

Presented by the Brigade of the American Revolution and sponsored by the Debra Najecki Endowment, the Health & Heritage Conference will take place on March 1-2, 2025 at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Exploring women’s health during the 18th century, this event will gather historians, medical experts, and enthusiasts. This conference aims to be more than just a historical exploration; it will offer participants the chance to engage with history through hands-on activities, discussions, and re-enactments. By focusing on women’s health, the event will provide a unique perspective on 18th-century life, highlighting the resilience and resourcefulness of women who navigated the Read More

Wednesday Evening Healthy Hikes

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

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2 mile hike along the trails of WCHP. Please keep in mind that these hikes are intended to maintain a quick hiking pace. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather! Healthy Hikes are generally completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Wednesday Evening Healthy Hikes

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

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2 mile hike along the trails of WCHP. Please keep in mind that these hikes are intended to maintain a quick hiking pace. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather! Healthy Hikes are generally completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Lecture – “The Age of Choice: A History of Freedom in Modern Life” with Sophia Rosenfeld

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

  This program is brought to the park in partnership with the American Philosophical Society and the David Center for the American Revolution. This 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. Register Here Sophia Rosenfeld, will be discussing her new book The Age of Choice:  A History of Freedom in Modern Life. Thomas Paine was the first great American polemicist for the right to vote—or choice in the political sphere.  But it is not at all clear that what Paine and his contemporaries had Read More

Nature for Toddlers: Spring Bash

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

Do you have a young nature lover in your family who’s curious to learn more about the natural environment? Join the Park Naturalist for a morning of growing up on the wild side! These programs are designed for toddlers ages 3-7 and build on children’s sense of wonder about nature, inviting them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Each Nature for Toddlers program will feature a different topic, March is: Spring Bash! To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

March Book Club – The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution

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

In partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park the next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, March 17 at 5:30 PM. This meeting will be held virtually using Zoom. Click here to register. Registration is required. Zoom meeting details will be provided upon registration. Museum Curator Kimberly McCarty will lead a discussion of the book club’s next selection: The Great New York Fire of 1776: A Lost Story of the American Revolution by Benjamin L. Carp. Please finish the book. Book club meetings are free and open to all. Members should provide their own books.

Wednesday Evening Healthy Hikes

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

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2 mile hike along the trails of WCHP. Please keep in mind that these hikes are intended to maintain a quick hiking pace. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather! Healthy Hikes are generally completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Guided Bird Walks

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

Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! Join the park naturalist for a slowly guided walk as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. Binoculars can be available upon request, but participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own. Washington Crossing Historic Park sits in a unique bird habitat crossroads. Experience your park and home in a way that you may never have before, through wildlife observation! To register for any of these walks, contact Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Wednesday Evening Healthy Hikes

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

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2 mile hike along the trails of WCHP. Please keep in mind that these hikes are intended to maintain a quick hiking pace. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather! Healthy Hikes are generally completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Guided Bird Walks

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

Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! Join the park naturalist for a slowly guided walk as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. Binoculars can be available upon request, but participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own. Washington Crossing Historic Park sits in a unique bird habitat crossroads. Experience your park and home in a way that you may never have before, through wildlife observation! To register for any of these walks, contact Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov.