DCNR Calendar of Events

Dress Rehearsal - First Crossing of 2022

WITNESS AMERICAN HISTORY COME TO LIFE!

Each December, thousands of people gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing. During the event, several hundred reenactors in Continental military dress listen to an inspiring speech by General Washington and then row across the river in replica Durham boats.

The first opportunity to witness the reenactment is Sunday, December 11, from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Washington Crossing Historic Park’s Historic Village.

The actual crossing begins at approximately 1 PM. In addition to the crossing reenactment, special colonial-era activities and demonstrations in the Historic Village will offer a full day of family fun and learning.  Justin Cherry of Half Crown Bakehouse will be returning to this year’s event with freshly baked bread for purchase.

Author and professor at Penn State University Abington Friederike Baer, Ph.D. will discuss and sign her new book, Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • To register as a reenactor, click here. Registration opens August 1 and ends November 18. Reenactors must supply their own period-correct clothing.
  • Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Routes 532 and 32 (River Road) in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania. Directions can be found here.
  • Parking is available on-site and will be clearly marked.
  • Individuals with disabilities who need special assistance or accommodations to attend should call the Visitor Center at 215-493-4076.
  • If river conditions do not allow for crossing, ceremonies, speeches and commemorative activities still occur. River crossings are contingent upon safe conditions for participants.
  • For more colonial-era activities, the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton hosts reenactments of the Battle of Trenton and other celebrations during its annual Patriots Week festivities.
  • Drones are not permitted at this event.

Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 11:00am to 3:00pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park
1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

Bureau

State Parks

Categories

History

Region

East

Target Audience

Families

Website

https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.or...

Subscribe
Google Calendar iCal Outlook

Recent Activity