Free Winter History Videos

The Visitor Center Museum presents “Winter History Videos” this month. Each video interprets the many layers of the American Revolution. Come spend a warm winter afternoon with us at 2:00pm every Saturday here at the Museum. Open to all, please call 609-737-0623 for more information. Today: John and Abigail: Love and Liberty. This 45 minute video […]

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Tending the Wounded: The Role of the Revolutionary War Nurse

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Leslie Bramlett, Historical Interpreter at the Old Barracks Museum will present a lecture at the State Park's Visitor Center Museum, “Tending the Wounded: The Role of the Revolutionary War Nurse.” She’ll discuss Revolutionary War nursing, emphasizing women in military service and African and Native American medical practices of the 18th century used by them. More info at […]

Free Winter History Videos

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

The Visitor Center Museum presents “Winter History Videos” this month. Each video interprets the many layers of the American Revolution. Come spend a warm winter afternoon with us at 2:00pm every Saturday here at the Museum. Open to all, please call 609-737-0623 for more information. Today: George Washington: Founding Father. A 50-minute video biography of our Nation’s Founding […]

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Recreating the Battle of Trenton in a Wargame

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

The Battle of Trenton will be recreated by using miniature figures, dice and “Flint & Steel” rules developed by Richard Kane who will also be managing the game. Visitors can […]

Meet Francis Hopkinson

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Stan Saperstein will perform a 45-minute one-man presentation as Francis Hopkinson, New Jersey Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hopkinson, a member of the congressional Marine Committee, claimed that he […]

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African American Soldiers in the Revolution, with Algernon Ward

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Join Reenactor Algernon Ward and learn about African American soldiers and their important role in the War for Independence. Mr. Ward is commander of the First Rhode Island Regiment — […]

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Songs and Stories of the American Revolution, by Matthew Dodd

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Dressed in colonial clothing and performing rousing period songs and stories, Matthew Dodd will take you back in time to the days of the American Revolution. Mr. Dodd sings and […]

Meet Francis Hopkinson

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Stan Saperstein will perform a 45-minute one-man presentation as Francis Hopkinson, New Jersey Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hopkinson, a member of the congressional Marine Committee, claimed that he […]

Revolutionary War Rations: Feeding the Army

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Learn how the Continental Army was fed throughout the war. Join historian Julie Power as she discusses and demonstrates different ways feeding the army was accomplished. Presentation at 1pm followed by […]

History on the Table

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Local historians, including members of the First Rhode Island Regiment, will preside over a series of tables that each feature fascinating memorabilia and information on various aspects of the Revolutionary […]

Outwater’s Militia Encampment

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Outwater’s Militia (A reenactment group, portraying a Revolutionary War militia unit) will be encamped at Washington Crossing State Park, New Jersey, on Saturday, August 3rd. Come and see the men […]

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