Bake Oven Class

Learn 18th c. baking techniques as you knead and mold breads for the beehive oven in the historic Hibbs House.

Limited to 8 participants

Taught by Mercy Ingraham and Connie Unangst

Reservations 215-493-4076

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Cooking for Our First President

Open hearth cooks Mercy Ingraham and Connie Unganst will prepare some of the General's favorites such as Beef Steak Pye and Upper Class Virginia Style cooking. 

His Majesty's Troops

Loyalists rejoice! Washington Crossing is occupied by British and Hessians. Sign a loyalty oath to the King, drill for militia and learn about the British perspective.

Tavern Victuals and Beverages for the Colonial Traveler

Hands on cooking class in the historic McKonkey Ferry Inn

Using 18th c. receipts, participants will make 18th c. tavern fare using open hearth cooking techniques

 Sheep Shearing

Experience a Colonial Spring.

The event is scheduled to include:

• shearing of the sheep
• spinning & weaving demonstrations
• colonial laundering
• kids games and activities
• historic garden interpretation
• colonial spring cooking
• open house tours of the Thompson-Neely
• & more!

Friday, April 24 is a special day for school students, please call for reservations

• Children's Games - 18th, 19th & 20th centuries
• Fire Engine & Equipment Display and Demonstration
• Living History Encampments: Frontier, Revolutionary & Civil Wars
• 19th century baseball game
• Historic Foodways
• Artifakes Archaeological "Dig"
• World War II Fire Control Demonstration
• Period Trade and Craft Demonstrations
• Musical Entertainment
• Shopping at the MarketPlace
• Canal Boat Rides
• Food Vendors
• Antique Car Display
• Sidesaddle Demonstration
• Who's Who in History

Memorial Day Commemorative program

A procession will lead into the Soldiers' Graves where speeches will be made to honor the fallen soldiers.

Home School Day

Hands-on activities and costumed interpreters will bring the past to life. This program is similar to our school program "Colonial Days".

Meet a soldier, an open hearth cook, play Colonial games and more

Independence Day Celebration

 Experience the Call for Troops, militia drills, sign the Declaration, and much more.  Meet George Washington, Thomas Paine and see the cannon being fired.  

Summer History Camp

Practice quilting, meet a soldier, play colonial games and learn what life was like 200 years ago

I've Always Wanted to Try That

Hands on Family Program --Churn butter, card wool, write with a quill pen, play colonial games and much more

Tales of the Marbleheaders

Story time in the boat barn! Kis can meet a Marbleheader and learn about the Durham boats, tie knots, sing sea shanties and hear about the bravery of Colonel Glover and his sailors during December 1776.

2009 George Washington Contest

Watch history be made!

Pre-qualified candidates will participate in an onstage audition answering questions regarding American Revolutionary War History

The selected individual will portray General George Washington in a volunteer capacity at Park events such as Washington's Birthday Weekend, Memorial Day, Fourth of July and the Christmas Crossing programs.

Specialty Tour Taylorsville: An Early 19th C. Village

Join this special guided tour highlighting the Park's early 19th c. structures and residents.

A Call to Arms Re-enactors Day

Learn more about Revolutionary War History and re-enacting at this special event. Re-enactors who'd like to be involved, please contact Jen Phillips  April at 215-493-4076

Harvest Day

Join us for a historic look at autumn customs, traditions, and frolics at Washington Crossing Historic Park presents its annual harvest festival. Experience the 1770's and 1830's as you enjoy: historic craft demonstrations, music, and trades, jump in a hay pile, play old-fashioned kids games and more

Cooking Class

• How would an 18th c. housewife stretch her food dollar?
• Learn tricks and techniques of an 18th c. kitchen as you make historic receipts.

Led by Connie Unangst. Limited to 8 participants

A Veterans Day Observance will be held on November 11 from 4 -5 p.m.  Remarks will be made in the Visitor's Center auditorium followed by a wreath laying.   This event is organized by Congressman Murphy's office. This program will take place at the Visitor Center located at 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing, PA. 

Christmas Crossing Dress Rehearsal

Over 100 re-enactors and demonstrators fill the Park on this exciting day. Experience open-hearth cooking, historic demonstrations, sutlers and more at this great event. The Crossing occurs around 1:00 p.m. River Crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants