Washington Crossing Historic Park

Washington Crossing Historic Park is a 500-acre state park that marks where George Washington crossed the Delaware River in 1776.
The park preserves historic buildings, offers guided tours and self-guided walks, and hosts events that bring Revolutionary War history to life.
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Five Revolutionary War Sites Every Local Should Visit This Year
One of the remarkable things about living in Southeast Pennsylvania is that the Revolutionary War isn’t distant or theoretical. It’s local. It’s physical. And it’s…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Drought Threatens Reenactments of Washington’s Crossing of Delaware River
The continuous drought could prevent volunteers from re-enacting George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks…
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9 Must-Visit Revolutionary War Attractions Near Valley Forge National Historical Park
If you’ve explored the hallowed grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park and are eager to delve deeper into the Revolutionary War’s rich history, the…
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for…
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In Post-Holiday January, Here’s How to Silence Those Kid Choruses of ‘I’m Booored!’
There’s a reason parents tend to think of January as the only month of the year with 83 days in it. If the cold, bleak…




















