Washington Crossing State Park invites you to participate in our Summer interpretive programs through both the Interpretive Center and the Visitor Center Museum at Washington Crossing State Park.
The Visitors Center is open Wednesdays through Sundays year-round from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Programs for school groups and other organizations are available by reservation. For more information call (609) 737-9304.
AUTUMN PROGRAMS
AT THE VISITOR CENTER MUSEUM
July | August | September
July
HISTORY VIDEO
Independence. Friday July 4, 2:00 p.m.
This 28-minute video interprets the unfolding drama of the struggle for
Independence by our Founding fathers including Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
MUSKET FIRING DEMONSTRATION.
Saturday July 19, 2:00 p.m.
Join a Park Historian for an interpretive talk about some of
the weapons used during the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton. Included will be a musket firing demonstration.
August
HISTORY VIDEO
Founding Fathers: Rebels With A Cause. Saturday August 2, 2:00 p.m.
This 45-minute video introduces Sam
Adams, John Hancock and John Adams, who will all play vital roles in the genesis of the revolutionary movement.
HISTORY VIDEO
Founding Fathers: Taking Liberties. Saturday August 9, 2:00 p.m. This 50-minute video tells the stories of
Patrick Henry, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Thomas Paine as the colonies move forward to revolution.
HISTORY VIDEO
Founding Fathers: You Say You Want A Revelution. Saturday August 16, 2:00 p.m.
This 50-minute video follows
our Founding Fathers from the Declaration of Independence through the Revolutionary War.
HISTORY VIDEO
Founding Fathers: A Heatlhy Constitution. Saturday August 23, 2:00 p.m.
This 50-minute video tells the story
of our Founding Fathers constructing a constitution and building a new democratic nation.
MUSKET FIRING DEMONSTRATION.
Saturday August 30, 2:00 p.m.
Join a Park Historian for an interpretive talk about some
of the weapons used during the American Revolution and their use during the Battle of Trenton. Included will be a musket firing
demonstration.
September
NEW JERSEY FRONTIER GUARD ENCAMPMENT.
Saturday September 13 & Sunday September 14, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Visitors can enjoy an 18th century encampment by New Jersey’s colonial militia, which defended the western settlements of Sussex
County prior to the American Revolution. The arts and crafts of frontier life and defense can be observed throughout the day.
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