Washington Crossing

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Upper Makefield Leads Charge for Historic Recognition of Washington Crossing Bridge

Upper Makefield is leading the effort to add the Washington Crossing Bridge to the National Register of Historic Places, according to a staff report from…

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Historic Washington Crossing Bridge Scheduled for Replacement

The historic Washington Crossing Bridge will soon be replaced, writes Amie Rukenstein for Mercer Me.

The bridge that connects the two halves of the national…

Ferry Inn at Washington Crossing Historic Park

Bucks County Tourism Grant Program Chooses Friends of Washington Crossing as Its Annual Stand-Out

In its latest round of grant allocations, the Bucks County Tourism Grant Program has chosen Friends of Washington Crossing as its annual stand-out, writes…

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Wreaths Across America Makes Tribute to Fallen Veterans at Washington Crossing National Cemetery

On December 16, 2023, a heartfelt tribute to America’s fallen soldiers unfolded at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, reports William Thomas Cain for the…

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Witness Washington’s Crossing of Delaware River on 1776 Christmas in Two Reenactments

On December 10 and Christmas Day, you will get the chance to witness a reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night crossing of…

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History Meets Hues at Washington Crossing Historic Park in Autumn

For history aficionados, Washington Crossing Historic Park is a must-visit this fall, according to AOPA.

Located at the very spot where in 1776, George…

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Historic Reenactments to Return to Washington Crossing. Read to Learn When

A historic Bucks County park will soon begin its annual reenactments of one of the country’s most important and remembered moments.

Washington Crossing Historic…

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Friends of Washington Crossing Park Receives $500,000 National Park Service Grant

The National Park Service recently awarded the Friends of Washington Crossing Park a $502,768 grant for the rehabilitation of the McConkey Ferry Inn. This…

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Washington Crossing Community Rallies to Honor Bucks County Flood Victim

The Washington Crossing community is rallying to honor one of the victims of recent flash flooding that devasted the area, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS…

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Learn About George Washington's Time in Bucks County During Upcoming Lantern Tour

An upcoming tour will allow Bucks County residents and visitors to learn about one of the country’s most famous leaders.

Washington Crossing Historic Park…

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Come and Learn Facts About Local Songbirds at Upcoming Washington Crossing Workshop

An upcoming Teacher Workshop in Washington Crossing will help local educators learn important facts about the county’s wildlife.

Officials from the Delaware Canal State…

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Washington Crossing Garden Center Gets Ready for the Fall with New Shipment of Plants

A garden center in Bucks County is preparing for the fall season with a new variety of plants and other gardening essentials.

Seasons Garden Center…

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PennDOT Reopens Several Bucks County Roads Damaged by Flooding Last Month

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has reopened a group of roads in Bucks County that were damaged by flooding in July, according to a staff…

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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…

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Friends of Washington Crossing Park Receives National Park Service Grant

The National Park Service recently awarded $61,995 to the Friends of Washington Crossing Park as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s African American…