Washington Crossing
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Washington Crossing Historic Park to Join Philly’s 250th Celebration Parade
Washington Crossing Historic Park will be participating in the Wawa Welcome America Salute to Independence Semiquincentennial Parade in Philadelphia on July 3, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The park recently announced that the Fifes and Drums Corps and some of their re-enactors will be making an appearance. George Washington, portrayed by John Godzieba, will be joined by the…
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Washington’s Delaware Crossing Foreshadowed Both New Nation, Climate Change
George Washington’s 1776 crossing of the Delaware foreshadowed both the birth of a nation and the dawn of human-caused climate change, reports David Schechter for CBS News Philadelphia. The painting “Washington Crossing the Delaware” emphasizes the frozen river that was crucial in Washington’s plan, according to Alex Robb, an educator at Washington Crossing Historic Park.…
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The Revolutionary War’s Tide Turned in Bucks County. Washington’s Crossing Changed Everything
By the last week of December 1776, a full year before the winter encampment in Valley Forge, the fields and riverbanks of Bucks County felt as cold and uncertain as the fate of the Revolution itself. After defeats in New York City and a desperate retreat across New Jersey, George Washington and the Continental Army…
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Local Artist Displaying Watercolor Art in Washington Crossing General Store
Bucks County resident Keith Mountford is putting his impressive watercolor pieces on display at Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Taylorsville General Store, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The store will be displaying his art through March 22, and viewers will have the chance to purchase his work. Part of the proceeds from the purchases will go toward the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. Mountford will…
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Friends of Washington Crossing Park Receive Grant for Historic House Repairs
The Friends of Washington Crossing Park was awarded a grant from the Historic Preservation Fund’s Semiquincentennial Grant Program for $536,330 to repair the interior of the historic Thompson-Neely House. In December 1776, the Thompson-Neely House and Farmstead acted as an encampment site for part of the Continental Army. The sick and injured took shelter in the home as they recovered in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: $2.2M Historic Dual-Residence Estate in Washington Crossing
A historic home, known as the Matthias Harvey Estate, offering two residences on 3 acres, is available for sale in Washington Crossing. The main residence, the Canal House, dates back to 1709 and has been carefully updated to balance modern comfort with preserved period character. . . Inside, the home features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, with original pumpkin pine floors,…
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Annual Reenactments Return to Washington Crossing Historic Park This December
Step back in time this December as General Washington’s daring Delaware River crossing is brought to life during two special reenactments at Washington Crossing Historic Park. Hundreds of actors in Continental Army attire will be in attendance, bringing military drills, music and the river crossing itself to life. The Friends of Washington Crossing Park is hosting…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park Celebrates Black Revolutionary War Reenactors
One of Bucks County’s most historically-significant areas is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting local actors they work with. Washington Crossing Historic Park, located in the namesake area of Washington Crossing, has become known in and out of the area for regularly hosting reenactments of famous battles related to the Revolutionary War. Recently, the park…
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Luxurious and Historic: Washington Crossing Home from 1750 Up for Sale
Greg Lang and his wife made a significant lifestyle change when they moved from Wilmington to Bucks County, drawn by Greg’s new job at an insurance company in Princeton, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple fell in love with a historic home nestled on three acres, part of what was originally…
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PA Tourism Office: Bowman’s Hill Tower in Washington Crossing Is a Place You Can’t Leaf Alone for Fall Foliage
With the earlier sunsets and cooling temperatures, the lush greenery of the Pennsylvania woodlands is about to be transformed into an array of spectacular autumnal colors. The Happy Traveler, the visitPA travel publication, recommends Bowman’s Hill Tower as a best-in-state site for enjoying this annual display. Bowman’s Hill Tower is a 125-foot-tall outlook in Washington…
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Iconic Painting ‘George Washington Crossing the Delaware’ Celebrates American Leadership
The iconic painting “George Washington Crossing the Delaware” by Emanuel Leutze depicts General George Washington on a boat as he is leading his troops in a surprise attack across the Delaware River, writes for The Indian Express. However it is the American flag that waves gallantly overhead that resonates most deeply with many observers and…
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Revolutionary War-Era Durham Boat Replica Heads to Bucks County
A replica of the boat that carried George Washington and his troops across the Delaware River is coming to Bucks County, thanks to a partnership between the Friends of Washington Crossing Park and the Independence Seaport Museum, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. In time for next year’s Semiquincentennial, visitors will have the chance to…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park to Host Sneak Peek of Ken Burns’ Latest Series
Washington Crossing Historic Park will be hosting an exclusive preview screening of Ken Burns’ new documentary series on the Revolutionary War in its visitor center on Oct. 23 from 7 to 8:30 PM, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “We’re honored to partner with the Princeton Battlefield Society as part of their Cadwalader Lectures to…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park Hosting Wine on the Waterfront 2025 This Weekend
Wine on the Waterfront 2025 is set to take place this weekend, July 26, in Washington Crossing Historic Park, and locals are invited to attend, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The event will take place at 1112 River Road from 3 PM to 7 PM on the banks of the Delaware River. The Friends…
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McConkey’s Market Returns to Washington Crossing for its Tenth Season
On Saturday, June 14, Washington Crossing Historic Park will host the annual McConkey’s Market for the 10th spring season, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Visitors will be able to walk around from 10 AM to 4 PM. Around 100 vendors set up stalls twice a year to sell their wares while customers enjoy live music…
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Former David Library Site in Washington Crossing Could Become Visitor Center for State Park
The former David Library of the American Revolution site in Washington Crossing could be transformed into the visitor center for a state park, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. Last year, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which owns the Upper Makefield building, conducted a feasibility study to explore the…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Luxury Meets Sustainability in Washington Crossing’s $1.8M Gem
Situated in the picturesque landscape of Washington Crossing is a sustainable gem awaits discerning buyers. Priced at $1,837,500, this LEED-certified home sits on six acres in Upper Makefield Township and offers an unparalleled blend of modern elegance and eco-conscious living. XXXXX XXXXX With over 4,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the property boasts…
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Thousands Gather to Watch Reenactment of Washington’s Christmas Night Crossing of Delaware River
Thousands of people gathered on Sunday at Washington Crossing to watch the historical reenactment of George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Day 1776, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The advance of the Continental Army into New Jersey represented a turning point in the Revolutionary War and our nation’s history. The moment has…
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