The Lenape-Delaware People were a confederation of communities, peaceful farmers, fishermen, and hunters. For a generation, they were treated with scorn as “women, good only for raising corn.” Berated, dispossessed and repeatedly betrayed by their allies, both red and white, the Delaware were forced to flee westward from their ancestral homes. There they underwent a transformation of identity, generated powerful new leadership, and developed into the fiercest and most devastating warriors of the Ohio Frontier.

Rick Durham, from the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society, will talk about the domination and subjugation of the Lenape-Delaware, both by arms and artifice, by their powerful Iroquois Nation rivals;  their resurging influence during the French & Indian Wars, the American Revolution, the Tecumseh Rebellion of the Northwest, ….and beyond.

Rick will draw not only from current research sources, but also include the primary testimony of early historical writers who lived among the Delaware during this critical time.

Help Keep Our Park Beautiful

Join us at the Park’s Nature Center for the launch of the Washington Crossing State Park cleanup initiative! This program was developed by Park Naturalist Joe Moore to maintain our grounds in pristine condition and protect the local environment.

Why Join Us?

• It’s Easy & Fun: A great way to enjoy the outdoors while giving back.

• Show the Love: Help preserve the natural beauty of our park.

• Strengthen Our Community: Connect with neighbors and fellow park supporters.

• Fight Pollution: Take active steps to reduce environmental impact.

Requirement: Ages 16 and older.

We look forward to seeing everyone there to help keep our park beautiful!

Join the Washington Crossing State Park Garden Club and help install a shade garden!

Washington Crossing State Park is forming a Garden Club made up of interested volunteers for the park's 250th year!

18th and 19th century hearth cooking and site interpretation, along with a discussions on the origins of our Memorial Day Remembrance. Come and ask questions and take refreshment. FREE! Call 609-737-2515 for further information.

The Nelson House can be found at the Washington Crossing Bridge Parking Lot, on River Drive in Titusville, NJ. Enter the parking lot and the charming white house will be immediately visible on the right.

Join the WCPA Conservation Crew on a forest restoration project!

We will use hand tools to clear invasive plants along the Continental Lane Trail. Then we will return later this year to plant native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers! Meet us at Knox Grove inside the state park (turn right after entering and follow the signs).

Ages 16+. No experience necessary.

Dress for the weather. Bring work gloves and loppers if you have them. We will provide extra gloves and tools.

Spring is for the birds! Join our Park Naturalist at the trailhead parking lot of the Goat Hill Overlook for a bird walk exploring spring migratory around the trails of the Goat Hill Overlook. Free, and no registration is required!

Meet us at the Nature Center, where State Park Naturalist Joe Moore will lead a brief interpretive hike with a discussion of our park conservation projects. Keep an eye out for a good fallen branches, because after the hike, WCPA Trustee Stan Saperstein, an expert woodworker, will teach you how to carve a beautiful custom walking stick of your very own. Bring a good pocket knife or bench knife that Stan will sharpen for you! He will also provide knives if needed.

This is a paid event ($35 per person over age 16, $20 for ages 9-15). You can pre-pay at our EventBrite page, or by cash, check or credit card at the Nature Center.

Spring is for the birds! Join our Park Naturalist outside the Nature Center for a bird walk exploring spring migratory around the trails of Washington Crossing State Park.  No registration required, but registering does keep you updated on this and future programs!

The Washington Crossing State Park Garden Club will be meeting on Friday, May 15th to begin the process of installing a Shade Garden by our Nature Center.

You are invited to attend! We will be meeting at the Nature Center from noon to 2pm to plant and add on to the work we did on May 6th.

Clear trails with the Senior Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Spring inspired nature walk along the trails of Washington Crossing State Park on Sunday, May 10th. We will be walking up to two miles that morning on uneven trails as times. Meet at the Nature Center by 10 AM. No registration required, but registering does keep you updated on this and future programs!

Clear trails with the Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We will work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Take a guided evening bicycle ride led by the park’s retired naturalist, Wayne Henderek. We’ll ride from Washington Crossing and up the Delaware & Raritan Canal Towpath toward the Lambertville wing dam (approx.13 miles round trip). Meet by the public restrooms at the far end of the Nelson House parking area. Bring your own bike, mounted front and rear bike lights and helmet (no headlamps or helmet lamps please). Limited to 12 guests…adults only! Weather permitting. Free.

The Washington Crossing State Park Garden Club will be meeting on Wednesday, May 6th to begin the process of installing a Shade Garden by our Nature Center.

You are invited to attend! We will be meeting at the Nature Center from noon to 2pm to begin the new garden. We will discuss shade plants as well as choose species to include for a follow up workday on Friday, May 15th.

Spring is for the birds! Join our Park Naturalist outside the Nature Center for a bird walk exploring spring migratory around the trails of Washington Crossing State Park.  No registration required, but registering does keep you updated on this and future programs!

Visit the Washington Crossing State Park Nature Center for a wildlife presentation on the afternoon of Saturday, April 25th at 2 PM. Beyond Bugs LLC will be on hand showcasing several live wildlife species, including Wilson the Milk Snake from 2-3:30 PM. No registration required, but registering does keep you updated on this and future programs!

Join the WCPA Conservation Crew on a forest restoration project!

We will use hand tools to clear invasive plants along the Continental Lane Trail. Then we will return later this year to plant native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers! Meet us at Knox Grove inside the state park (turn right after entering and follow the signs).

Ages 16+. No experience necessary.

Dress for the weather. Bring work gloves and loppers if you have them. We will provide extra gloves and tools.

Washington Crossing State Park is forming a Garden Club made up of interested volunteers for the park's 250th year! On Sunday, April 12th @ 1 PM, visit the Nature Center for an introduction to the gardens of the park, upcoming ecological projects, and prospective volunteers will have a chance to share their own ideas for the formation of the club! Please register for this presentation so we know you are coming! If you have any questions or are unable to make this date you can call the Nature Center at (609) 737-0609 for more information.

Shake off the ice from winter and jump on this spring hike! We will be walking about 1.5 miles around the overlook and enjoying the first signs of spring! Meet at the parking lot found on George Washington Road in West Amwell by 9 AM. This is a free program. All ages are welcome. No registration required, but registering on our EventBrite page does keep you updated on this and future programs!

Hopewell Township is sponsoring their annual Spring Clean Sweep Day. Please join our WCPA Team of Trail Stewards and other volunteers to clean trash from the entire perimeter of the Park AND raise funds! We meet at the Hopewell Township Public Works building at 9am to pick up bags, gloves and grabbers, then we go to town on trash : )

Every hour you work will net us a donation from the Township. Please email info@wcpa-nj.com to register for this particular event.

Clear trails with the Senior Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Clear trails with the Trail Stewards! Tools are provided, although you're encouraged to bring gloves or loppers if you like. Please dress in layers, wear a hat, work gloves, work or hiking boots, a long-sleeved shirt, and long pants. We will work in the rain & snow, but not in a downpour, so consider rain gear! Please also bring plenty of water and a snack.

If you've never volunteered with us before, please arrive at 8:30 at the Nature Center to fill out Volunteer Application Forms. Anyone who volunteers for two sessions will receive one of our AWESOME t-shirts! The Stewards meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA.

Join park staff on a 2-mile hike along the park’s Continental Lane trail. This hike will follow one of the supposed paths of Washington and his troops after disembarking from the banks of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776. Please meet in the parking lot at the front entrance to the park by 10 a.m. to meet the group. Enjoy the natural aspect of the trail as well as hear the history of Washington’s historic crossing. Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear. Bring binoculars or a camera if you have them. Binoculars are available on a first come, first serve basis. All ages welcome.

Volunteers needed to help monitor Washington Crossing State Park's Eastern Bluebird Trail system. This workshop will cover Eastern Bluebirds, their conservation history, and how you can get involved in the program as well as a short walk through one of the Bluebird Trails. This workshop will take place inside the Nature Center starting at 9 AM and last about two hours including the half mile walk. Please use the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bluebird-monitoring-workshop-tickets-1985075488222