The following calendar was provided by Washington Crossing State Park. You might want to double check the schedule before you travel.
| Washington Crossing Historic Park Calendar of Events 2005 |
| His Majestys Troops Sat. and Sun. March 12 and 13, 2005, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| The 22nd Regiment of Foot and the 4th NJ Volunteers will occupy the area about the McKonkey Ferry Inn & engage in: *musket firing & drilling *posting of the guard *preparing their kits for the march *open-hearth cooking *period field music Come and hear a different perspective on the American War for Independence! Sunday, March 13th celebrates Charter Daythe founding of Pennsylvania! Hourly tours of the Park are free of charge in honor of the day. Troop program is free of charge both days. |
| 18th Century Medical Conference April 1, 2 and 3, 2005 |
| Washington Crossing Historic Park is scheduled to host a conference for reenactors, historians or anyone interested in learning about a variety of fascinating topics relating to 18th century medicine. Sponsored by the 11th PA regiment and the Continental Line Medical Department. For contact information call the site at 215-493-4076 and your call will be directed to the sponsor contacts. Fee is charged. Pre-registration required. |
| Sheep Shearing: A Return to a Colonial Spring Fri. and Sat., April 22 and 23, 2005, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm |
| Spend some time with our four-legged friends at the Thompson-Neely House of Washington Crossing Historic Park. 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 22nd is a special day for pre-school and young grade school visitors. Teachers should call in advance to make reservations for their group. ADMISSION IS CHARGED each day |
| Hessians in the Park Saturday, May 21, 2005, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Meet the members of the Regiments Von Donop and Von Knyphausen during this Saturday event. The Hessians were a fierce fighting force allied with the British during the Revolutionary War. Learn about Hessian camp life during the War, see them drill and hear about their contributions to America after the War. Admission is free |
| Dairy Day Sat., June 4, 2005, noon to 4:00 pm |
| Cream, cheese, butter and all things dairy will be demonstrated and discussed by domestic life historians Clarissa Dillon and Deborah Peterson. Admission is free. |
| Visit with Gen. & Mrs. Washington Sunday, June 19, 2005, noon to 4:00 pm |
| Bring your father to meet a founding father during this Fathers Day afternoon in the Park. The General and Mrs. Washington will gladly speak with guests, answer questions and delight all who come to the site. Admission is free. |
| Independence Day Monday, July 4, 2005, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm |
| Come hear the call to the Patriot cause, see the militia taking shape and witness the plea for troops as we celebrate the summer of 1776! Kids activities, artillery drills and much more will be featured at this event for the entire familyincluding a noon time reading of the Declaration of Independence outside the historic McKonkey Ferry Inn/Tavern. Admission is charged. |
| Tales of the Marbleheaders Sunday, July 31, 2005, 2:00 to 3:00 pm |
| This story time in the boat barn is guaranteed to interest and amuse! Kids 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 of 1776. Admission is free. |
| 18th Century Slumbers Sunday, August 7, 2005, noon to 4:00 |
| Sew on a quilt, stuff a mattress, try out the rope bed, learn about bed bugs, and more at this activity day based around Colonial bedding and household work. You will never look at sleep the same way again. Admission is free. |
| Colonial Foodways Saturday, August 27, 2005, 11:00 to 4:00 |
| Open hearth cooking, tavern foods and drinks, gardening, soldiers rations and more are scheduled to be demonstrated and discussed in the Park. Local historic food experts will be on hand. If you are interested in food history you will not want to miss this! Admission is charged. |
| Tavern Games Saturday, September 10, 2005, 1:00 to 4:00 pm |
| Whist…Hazard…and more will be taught to and enjoyed by all who try their hand at these historic tavern games. Join us at the McKonkey Ferry Inn for a fun afternoon of Colonial entertainment. Admission is free. |
| Candlelight Tours |
| Colonial Mirth, Music & Merriment, Sat., Sept. 24 Experience 18th c. fun as you take a guided tour through the lantern lit village as vignettes of the past entertain the senses. This special evening is presented by the 11th PA regiment. Each tour begins at the Visitor Center at 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00. Tours last approximately one hour. Taylorsville By Night Sat., October 8 Take a guided tour back in time through the lantern lit village of early 19th century Taylorsville, now Washington Crossing Historic Park, as costumed interpreters welcome you. See the buildings and learn about the lives of people from the past through the eyes of an 1836 resident. Each tour begins at the Visitor Center at 7:00 & 8:00 pm. Participants must pre-register and pre-pay to reserve a space on the tour. The non-refundable fees are $7.00 per adult, $4.00 for children 6-17, under 6 is free of charge. To register, please send checks to Washington Crossing Historic Park, P. O. Box 103, Washington Crossing, PA 18977, Attn: Michelle. Please include your name, address, and phone number as well as the number of people in your group including children under 6 and the title, date and time of the tour you wish to take. Make checks payable to Washington Crossing Historic Park. |
| Harvest Day Sunday, October 16, 2005, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm |
| Join us for a historic look at autumn customs, traditions, and frolics as Washington Crossing Historic Park presents their annual harvest festival. Experience the 1770s and 1830s as you enjoy: *the scents of a fall meal cooking on an open hearth *historic craft demonstrations, music, and trades *the bounty of a colonial kitchen garden and how the harvest was preserved *turn the crank on the cider press, and visit the historic McKonkey Ferry Inn/Tavern *jump in a hay pile, play old-fashioned kids games, try your hand at a historic craft & more… ADMISSION IS CHARGED |
| December at the Park Sunday, December 11, 2005, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Crossing Dress Rehearsal |
| See the precursor to the Christmas Day Crossing as the troops row General Washington across the Delaware River. Experience such activities as tavern life in the McKonkey Ferry Inn, open-hearth cooking, historic demonstrations, sutlers, and more at this great family event. The Crossing rehearsal occurs around 1:00 pm. Admission is charged. |
| Sunday, December 25, 2005, around 1:00 pm Washington Crosses the Delaware River |
| Witness the 53rd annual Crossing of the Delaware at this traditional recreation of a crucial historic event. Admission is free. River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants. |
| Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Rt. 32 and Rt. 532 in Washington Crossing, PA. Internet direction should use the end destination of 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977. For more information, please call 215-493-4076. Individuals with disabilities should contact the Park in advance to discuss their needs. |
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The following calendar was provided by Washington Crossing State Park. You might want to double check the schedule before you travel.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
Calendar of Events 2005
His Majestys Troops
Sat. and Sun. March 12 and 13, 2005, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
The 22nd Regiment of Foot and the 4th NJ Volunteers will occupy the area about the McKonkey Ferry Inn & engage in:
*musket firing & drilling *posting of the guard *preparing their kits for the march
*open-hearth cooking *period field music
Come and hear a different perspective on the American War for Independence!
Sunday, March 13th celebrates Charter Daythe founding of Pennsylvania! Hourly tours of the Park are free of charge in honor of the day. Troop program is free of charge both days.
18th Century Medical Conference
April 1, 2 and 3, 2005
Sheep Shearing: A Return to a Colonial Spring
Fri. and Sat., April 22 and 23, 2005, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
Spend some time with our four-legged friends at the Thompson-Neely House of Washington Crossing Historic Park.
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 22nd is a special day for pre-school and young grade school visitors. Teachers should call in advance to make reservations for their group.
ADMISSION IS CHARGED each day
Hessians in the Park
Saturday, May 21, 2005, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Dairy Day
Sat., June 4, 2005, noon to 4:00 pm
Visit with Gen. & Mrs. Washington
Sunday, June 19, 2005, noon to 4:00 pm
Independence Day
Monday, July 4, 2005, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Come hear the call to the Patriot cause, see the militia taking shape and witness the plea for troops as we celebrate the summer of 1776! Kids activities, artillery drills and much more will be featured at this event for the entire familyincluding a noon time reading of the Declaration of Independence outside the historic McKonkey Ferry Inn/Tavern.
Admission is charged.
Tales of the Marbleheaders
Sunday, July 31, 2005, 2:00 to 3:00 pm
18th Century Slumbers
Sunday, August 7, 2005, noon to 4:00
Sew on a quilt, stuff a mattress, try out the rope bed, learn about bed bugs, and more at this activity day based around Colonial bedding and household work. You will never look at sleep the same way again. Admission is free.
Colonial Foodways
Saturday, August 27, 2005, 11:00 to 4:00
Tavern Games
Saturday, September 10, 2005, 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Candlelight Tours
Colonial Mirth, Music & Merriment, Sat., Sept. 24 Experience 18th c. fun as you take a guided tour through the lantern lit village as vignettes of the past entertain the senses. This special evening is presented by the 11th PA regiment. Each tour begins at the Visitor Center at 4:00, 5:30 and 7:00. Tours last approximately one hour.
Taylorsville By Night Sat., October 8 Take a guided tour back in time through the lantern lit village of early 19th century Taylorsville, now Washington Crossing Historic Park, as costumed interpreters welcome you. See the buildings and learn about the lives of people from the past through the eyes of an 1836 resident. Each tour begins at the Visitor Center at 7:00 & 8:00 pm.
Participants must pre-register and pre-pay to reserve a space on the tour. The non-refundable fees are $7.00 per adult, $4.00 for children 6-17, under 6 is free of charge. To register, please send checks to Washington Crossing Historic Park, P. O. Box 103, Washington Crossing, PA 18977, Attn: Michelle. Please include your name, address, and phone number as well as the number of people in your group including children under 6 and the title, date and time of the tour you wish to take. Make checks payable to Washington Crossing Historic Park.
Harvest Day
Sunday, October 16, 2005, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Join us for a historic look at autumn customs, traditions, and frolics as Washington Crossing Historic Park presents their annual harvest festival.
Experience the 1770s and 1830s as you enjoy:
*the scents of a fall meal cooking on an open hearth
*historic craft demonstrations, music, and trades
*the bounty of a colonial kitchen garden and how the harvest was preserved
*turn the crank on the cider press, and visit the historic McKonkey Ferry Inn/Tavern
*jump in a hay pile, play old-fashioned kids games, try your hand at a historic craft & more…
ADMISSION IS CHARGED
December at the Park
Sunday, December 11, 2005, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Crossing Dress Rehearsal
See the precursor to the Christmas Day Crossing as the troops row General Washington across the Delaware River.
Experience such activities as tavern life in the McKonkey Ferry Inn, open-hearth cooking, historic demonstrations, sutlers, and more at this great family event. The Crossing rehearsal occurs around 1:00 pm. Admission is charged.
Sunday, December 25, 2005, around 1:00 pm
Washington Crosses the Delaware River
Witness the 53rd annual Crossing of the Delaware at this traditional recreation of a crucial historic event. Admission is free.
River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants.