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Hessian Encampment at the Park

  • Washington Crossing State Park Visitors Center 495 Washington Crossing Pennington Rd Hopewell Township, NJ, 08560 United States (map)

Join Von Prueschenk’s Hessian Regiment on the banks of the Delaware River and learn about the German Auxiliary troops’ role in the American Revolution.

  • 11am–3pm: Camp Life, drilling and demonstrations throughout the day.

  • 12pm: Hessian Patrol & First Skirmish

  • 1:30pm: Continental Patrol

  • 2:00pm: Hessian Patrol & Second Skirmish

  • 3pm: Camp Closes

Meet us near the Nelson House on River Drive, near the NJ entrance to the Washington Crossing Bridge. For more information: 609-737-0623. FREE!

Earlier Event: December 17
Senior Trail Stewards Work Day