“Washington’s  Landing in New Jersey” at Washington Crossing State Park

On December 8, from 11 am to 3:30 pm, NJ State Park historians, the Washington Crossing Park Association, and the First Rhode Island Regiment invite you to Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, NJ. Welcome Washington’s troops from Pennsylvania’s “First Crossing” rehearsal, and learn what happened after 2400 soldiers, 18 cannons and 50 horses landed on New Jersey shores. Our encampment will take place on the banks of the Delaware, where visitors will enjoy campfires, hot cider, and skilled reenactors who will captivate them with tales of the history that took place in Mercer County. NJ historians will narrate the Crossing rehearsal in real time, and we will feature activities — such as photo-ops on reproduction boats — that will engage our youngest visitors in hopes of sparking their interest in New Jersey history. The event will include cannon fire and musket drills, and a special wreath-laying by BSA Troop 1776 of Titusville New Jersey. Learn more at www.wcpa-nj.com.