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Songs and Stories of the American Revolution Performed by Matthew Dodd
Aug
23
2:00 PM14:00
History

Songs and Stories of the American Revolution Performed by Matthew Dodd

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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 plays the guitar, banjo, mandolin and recorder throughout the show.  The outdoor performance will take place at 2 PM at Sullivan’s Grove next to the Visitor Center Museum at Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, New Jersey.

Sullivan’s Grove can be reached from I-95 by taking the Trenton/Lambertville Exit (this is the first exit in N.J. heading north and the last exit heading south).  Head north on Route 29 for 2 ½ miles and turn right at the first traffic light.  Park Entrance will be on your left in a ½ mile.  Enter the park and follow the signs to the Visitor Center Museum.  For more information call (609) 737-0623.

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Hell on the Water: The Prison Ships of Wallabout Bay
Aug
31
2:00 PM14:00
History

Hell on the Water: The Prison Ships of Wallabout Bay

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Park Seasonal Historian Julie Power will discuss the conditions and stories of the soldiers who were held on the prison ships in Wallabout Bay, Long Island, NY.

Due to a combination of neglect, poor conditions on the ships and disease, more than 11,500 American prisoners of war died in captivity aboard these British prison ships — more than in all the engagements of the American Revolutionary War combined.

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New Jersey's Unknown Intelligence Network During and After the Ten Crucial Days
Jul
5
2:00 PM14:00
History

New Jersey's Unknown Intelligence Network During and After the Ten Crucial Days

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Russ Dutcher will speak about New Jersey's Unknown Intelligence Network during and after the Ten Crucial Days campaign (December 25, 1776 – January 3, 1777). The presentation will be held in the Visitor Center Museum’s auditorium at 2:00 PM.

The Visitor Center Museum will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. featuring The Swan Historical Foundation’s Collection of 500+ Colonial and Revolutionary War artifacts.

The Visitor Center Museum can be reached from I-95 by taking the Trenton/Lambertville Exit (this is the first exit in New Jersey heading north and the last exit heading south). Continue north on Route 29 for 2 ½ miles and turn right at the first traffic light. Park Entrance will be on your left in a ½ mile. Enter the park and follow the signs to the Visitor Center Museum.

For more information call (609) 737-0623.

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History Series Kick-off: Meet Francis Hopkinson and Hear the Story of Our Flag
Jun
14
2:00 PM14:00
History

History Series Kick-off: Meet Francis Hopkinson and Hear the Story of Our Flag

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Stanley Saperstein will perform a presentation as Francis Hopkinson, New Jersey Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hopkinson, a member of the Congressional Marine Committee, claimed that he had created the Stars and Stripes. The presentation will be held in the Visitor Center Museum’s auditorium at 2:00 PM. 

The Visitor Center Museum will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. featuring The Swan Historical Foundation’s Collection of 500+ Colonial and Revolutionary War artifacts.

For more information call (609) 737-0623.

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Washington Crossing State Park: The Future Unveiled
Jun
12
3:00 PM15:00
History

Washington Crossing State Park: The Future Unveiled

Free! An Online “Peek” and Virtual Talk about Washington Crossing State Park’s new Museum and Visitors Center, presented by Clay Craighead and Mark Sirak, Lead Historians at WCSP

Join Mark and Clay as they discuss the $28 million improvements underway at Mercer County's nationally-known historic landmark.

Register at https://www.penningtonlibrary.org/WCSP to send your questions about the…

  • NEW Visitor Museum

  • Immersive "Experience the Crossing" feature

  • Swan Foundation’s remarkable artifacts

  • Improvements to the Park's 13 miles of trails

  • Restoration of the Park’s 1932 Arboretum

  • Preparations for 2026’s 250th Birthday Celebration

  • Return of the Harding Mural

...and Mark and Clay will do their best to answer you! 
 
This free program is a partnership between the Washington Crossing Park Association and the Pennington Library.

Even if you're unable to attend live, registered participants will be able to ask questions and receive a recording of this webinar after the event.

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PARK INFO: Washington Crossing State Park, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road
Titusville, NJ, 08560 • 609-737-0623

PARK HOURS CHANGE THROUGH THE SEASON … CURRENTLY 8 AM TIL’ 8 PM