December 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, December 16 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 read the Introduction - Chapter 4. Book club meetings are free and open to all. Members should provide their 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.

Christmas Bird Count

Calling birders of all experience levels! The National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the perfect way to spend time outdoors during the winter season! The CBC is a census of birds in the Western Hemisphere, performed annually in the winter by volunteer birdwatchers. Team up with the Park Naturalist for a morning of observation throughout WCHP and help count our avian friends! To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov

Nature for Toddlers Holiday Party

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, December is Holiday Party! We will be making natural holiday crafts/ornaments and sharing stories! Feel free to bring snacks. Hot cocoa will be available! To register and receive the meeting Read More

72nd Annual Christmas Day Crossing Reenactment

Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats. On Wednesday, December 25th, celebrate the 72nd annual Christmas Day Crossing from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM (actual crossing at 1:00 PM). Arrival by 11:30 AM is recommended to secure a good view. Admission is free, thanks to proceeds from the December 8th Crossing and contributions Read More

First Day Hike

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

Start your New Year and 2025 off right with a moderate 2-mile hike through the crisp January air! 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.

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.

January 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 Wednesday, January 22at 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 read Chapters 5-7. 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.