Washington Crossing Historic Park

Washington Crossing Historic Park Preserving & promoting site where Washington crossed the Delaware. Page run by the Friends of WCP. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time.
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The 500-acre Washington Crossing Historic Park hosts thousands of visitors every year who come to see the point from which a battered and dispirited American army launched a counterattack that reversed its long losing streak, preserving its will to fight. The park also contains restored colonial buildings, Bowman’s Hill Tower, Revolutionary War soldiers’ graves, stone memorials, picnic pavilions a

nd historic collections. Tours are offered at the Historic Village near the Visitor Center and the Thompson-Neely Farmstead & Grist Mill. Visitors are invited to climb to the top of Bowman's Hill Tower, located near the Farmstead. The recreational areas of the park are open for use from dawn to dusk all year, weather permitting. Tours and programs are offered by the non-profit Friends of Washington Crossing Park. Facebook Comment Policy:

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The full-scale Durham boat replica continues to take shape inside the Boat Barn at WCHP. David Dormond, Director of the ...
09/04/2026

The full-scale Durham boat replica continues to take shape inside the Boat Barn at WCHP. David Dormond, Director of the Seaport Boat Shop at Independence Seaport Museum, is currently working on sheer clamps, the structural pieces that run along the upper edge of the boat 🗜️

Once these components are in place, work will move to the deck beams, cabin bulkheads, decks and flooring before transitioning to detail work, painting, and finishing. With the major structural work nearing completion, the team continues to make steady progress ✨

Visitors have one more opportunity to see the project in progress during the final Table Saw Talk on Sunday, September 13, from 10:00–11:00 AM. The ISM team will share an up-close look at the boat’s progress while discussing the traditional methods, materials, and craftsmanship behind the replica 🛠️

The program also offers a chance to learn more about the Durham boats that carried Washington and his troops across the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776. The program is pay-what-you-wish, registration is required 📝

As construction nears its final stages, WCHP and ISM are also beginning to plan for the boat’s installation and long-term interpretation at the park. Once complete, the replica will offer visitors a lasting, tangible connection to the vessels at the center of one of the most consequential moments of the American Revolution 🛶

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/ksnxfys4 🔗

Over the coming months, Friends of Washington Crossing Park will publish a special feature written by Julia Rentsch, for...
09/03/2026

Over the coming months, Friends of Washington Crossing Park will publish a special feature written by Julia Rentsch, former news reporter and current Development Coordinator 📰

This feature will reflect on how WCHP, Bucks County, and the surrounding community celebrated America’s Bicentennial in 1976 and how those memories connect with the excitement surrounding America’s 250th anniversary 🇺🇸

While much has changed over the past 50 years, one thing has remained constant: the excitement, pride, and sense of community. Were you at the 1976 Bicentennial Crossing? We would love to hear from you 📣

Whether you attended the Crossing Reenactment as a child, volunteered behind the scenes, participated in another community celebration, or simply remember what it felt like to experience the Bicentennial in Bucks County, we invite you to share your story 📖

We're especially looking for personal recollections, photographs, and reflections on what the Bicentennial meant to you and how it compares to the excitement surrounding this year's once-in-a-generation anniversary 📸

If you would like to be featured or have photos you would be willing to share, please email Julia at [email protected] 💌

Photographs provided by Michael Grubb, Edward Scorpio, and Ronald P. Rinaldi 💕

This spring and summer, Tatum Lovely experienced Washington Crossing Historic Park from a new perspective through an int...
09/02/2026

This spring and summer, Tatum Lovely experienced Washington Crossing Historic Park from a new perspective through an internship generously sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Washington Crossing-Yardley. Tatum, who is already familiar with the park through volunteering and educational programs, spent her internship learning just how much work happens behind the scenes to create a welcoming and engaging experience for every visitor 👋

Her responsibilities spanned many areas of park operations. She greeted visitors and answered questions at the Visitor Center, helped organize and restock the Patriot Gift Shoppe, submitted park events to community calendars and tourism resources, and assisted with educational projects, including creating maps for Colonial Days school programs. Through those experiences, Tatum gained a greater appreciation for the collaboration required to operate a nonprofit historic site 💡

The experience also strengthened Tatum’s communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills while deepening her interest in public service and historic preservation. She especially enjoyed connecting with visitors from outside the area and seeing students become excited about the history in their own community 🥰

We are grateful to the Washington Crossing–Yardley Kiwanis Club for making this opportunity possible and for investing in the next generation of community-minded leaders 💖

Learn more in our Q&A with Tatum: https://tinyurl.com/5adzun6s 🔗

09/01/2026

The September 2026 Edition of Crossing Currents is officially out: https://tinyurl.com/4vsv9eku 📜

In this newsletter, learn about Tatum Lovely's Internship, the Marquis Events Grant Program, the Final Table Saw Talk, September Living History Highlights, Lectures to Close Out 2026, Two Historic Anniversaries, and Upcoming Events 👀

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Historical interpreter and local author David Price continues to bring the stories of the American Revolution to new aud...
08/31/2026

Historical interpreter and local author David Price continues to bring the stories of the American Revolution to new audiences 📚

His latest article, “Edward Hand: Unsung Revolutionary Hero,” appears in the Spring/Summer 2026 issue of The Journal of America’s Military Past. The article examines the often-overlooked Continental Army officer whose critical delaying action on January 2, 1777, helped prevent British and Hessian forces from reaching Trenton in time for a full-scale assault on Washington’s army, a contribution that helped set the stage for the final victory of the Ten Crucial Days at Princeton ✍️

This fall, Price will also share insights from his latest book, Winning the Ten Crucial Days, during two virtual programs. On Thursday, September 17, at 7:00 PM, he will join the National Museum of the United States Army for its virtual book talk series 🎤

Then, on Monday, October 12, at 7:30 PM, he will speak to the Washington Crossing American Revolution Round Table. Both talks will examine Washington’s legendary winter campaign through five key factors: leadership, geography, weather, artillery, and contingency 💡

Price’s Winning the Ten Crucial Days was also named a finalist for the Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award and received an Honorable Mention for the Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award 🏅

Leadership has always required courage, imagination, restraint, and responsibility. This September, the Central Bucks Ch...
08/28/2026

Leadership has always required courage, imagination, restraint, and responsibility. This September, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce will explore how those qualities connect the challenges of the founding era with those facing today’s leaders 🌟

Join Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce for its Annual Business Conference, “From the Founding Era to Modern Leadership” on Thursday, September 24 from 8:00 AM–12:30 PM at Doylestown Country Club. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Adrienne Harrison, COO of Battlefield Leadership , and moderator Steve Hart of The Professional Development Group LLC 🎤

The program includes breakfast, refreshments, networking opportunities, and a certificate of completion. We’re proud to support our Chamber partners as they bring this timely conversation to the Central Bucks business community during America’s 250th anniversary year 🇺🇸

Learn more and register at https://tinyurl.com/2tzs5feb 🔗

08/27/2026

Here's a special message from the General himself! Our Washington Crossing America 250 Gala is just over two weeks away ✌️

On September 12, Keystone Community Coalition will join us at Washington Crossing Historic Park for a special evening supporting the Upper Makefield Township Police Department, Upper Makefield Volunteer Fire Company, and Friends of Washington Crossing Park 💖

Hear from John Godzieba, President of the Friends of Washington Crossing Park who has portrayed General George Washington during our annual Christmas Day Crossing reenactment for 16 years, at the site where Washington and his troops made history 🛶

Sponsorship opportunities are still available, and your support is your invitation to this unforgettable celebration ✨

Learn more and become a sponsor: https://tinyurl.com/4pthmnp5 🔗

We’re taking our artillery across the Delaware 💥Washington Crossing Historic Park is proud to support our friends at the...
08/26/2026

We’re taking our artillery across the Delaware 💥

Washington Crossing Historic Park is proud to support our friends at the Princeton Battlefield Society for Young Patriots Day on Sunday, September 20 📅

Historic sites throughout our region are coming together to bring the stories of the American Revolution to life. Join us at Princeton Battlefield State Park for a family-friendly day of living history, featuring Continental soldiers, muskets and artillery, colonial trades and games, appearances by General George Washington and Benjamin Franklin, and much more 🫡

We’re excited to help support the day’s artillery programming and continue working with our fellow Revolutionary War sites to share the history that connects Washington Crossing, Princeton, and the fight for American independence 🇺🇸

It’s all happening on Sunday, September 20 from 11 AM–3 PM at Princeton Battlefield State Park, Princeton, NJ 📍

Learn more and register: pbs1777.org/event/youngpatriotsday 🔗

08/25/2026

Washington Crossing Historic Park was proud to play a small part in Season One of Cast in Steel, a national competition and streaming series, by loaning a replica of the Bailey Silver & Ivory-Hilted Cuttoe carried by our General Washington reenactor. The replica helped connect the competition’s modern engineering challenge with the history that inspired it ⚔️

Throughout the season, university teams from across the country designed, cast, and tested functional steel swords inspired by George Washington’s legacy, putting their creativity, craftsmanship, and engineering skills to the test. Congratulations to Youngstown State University, which took home the $25,000 grand prize in the season finale 🏆

All six episodes of Cast in Steel are now streaming on YouTube. Watch the series and see what happens when Revolutionary history meets the next generation of makers: https://tinyurl.com/4pr8jum5 🔨

We’re pleased to welcome the Delaware River Basin Commission, community organizations, government partners, and guests t...
08/24/2026

We’re pleased to welcome the Delaware River Basin Commission, community organizations, government partners, and guests to Washington Crossing Historic Park for Our Shared Waters: A Look at the Delaware River Basin on Wednesday, September 2 🗓️

This free, public event will include:

💧 Community River Festival: 9:30–11:30 AM
💧 DRBC Quarterly Business Meeting: 12–1 PM
💧 Open Public Comment Session: 1–2 PM

During the business meeting, DRBC will also present special recognition to Washington Crossing Historic Park and others 💖

Join us at the Visitor Center, located at 1112 River Road in Washington Crossing, PA, for a day celebrating the Delaware River Basin and the communities connected by its waters 🌊

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/hhxn9te5 🔗

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1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA
18977

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Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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