Area Events

Washington Crossing Reenactment Dress Rehearsal

Sunday 12/8/2019 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (crossing: 1 pm)

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

Witness George Washington’s 1776 Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River. This Bucks County tradition features several hundred reenactors and George Washington himself plus family-friendly colonial activities & demonstrations throughout the day. For special assistance or ADA accommodations: call Jennifer Martin 215-493-4076. www.washingtoncrossingpark.org

Cost: $8 Adults, $4 Children aged 6-11 (5 and under free)

Bus Tour: Traversing the Ten Crucial Days Campaign



12/21, 12/27 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Meet at Washington Crossing Historic Park

1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977

This all-day bus tour through Washington Crossing, Trenton, and Princeton explores the social, topographical, and military aspects of the campaigns of the Ten Crucial Days, December 25, 1776 to January 3, 1777. Historical interpreters include Larry Kidder, author of TEN CRUCIAL DAYS: Washington’s Vision for Victory Unfolds, and Roger S. Williams, co-founder of TenCrucialDays.org.

Cost $125

Purchase tickets: www.patriotsweek.com

67th Annual Washington Crossing Reenactment

Wednesday 12/25/2019 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (crossing: 1:00 pm)

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

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. Please arrive early to ensure parking. For special assistance or ADA accommodations: Call Jennifer Martin

215-493-4076. www.washingtoncrossingpark.org

Free

Musical Workshop Reading of The Crossing: The Ten Crucial Days The Musical

Saturday 12/28/2019 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Adeth Israel Synagogue

The sacrifice…the glory…the musical! Come see a sneak preview of scenes from a revolutionary new musical in development. This is the story about the times that tried men’s souls. Historically accurate, heart-pounding, and patriotic, The Crossing and the Ten Crucial Days presents inspiring tunes that are both poignant and full of humor. Actors portray the officers, the men, and the women who changed the course of history during the Ten Crucial Days. A $15 donation suggested. To register, or for more information, go to facebook @TheCrossingMusical or, www.TheCrossingMusical.com

Cost: $15

Experience the Battle of Princeton​

Sunday 12/29/2019 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Park at the Princeton Battlefield State Park,

500 Mercer Street, Princeton NJ

The Princeton Battlefield Society will present its annual educational event commemorating the Battle of Princeton, the immediate sequel to the Second Battle of Trenton. The event will start at 9:00am at the Princeton Historical Society’s Updike Farm, adjacent to Princeton Battlefield State Park, with a presentation by local historian William L. Kidder, and will then move to the Battlefield where Mr. Kidder will lead interpretation of the recreation of the battle by re-enactors representing the Continental and British units involved. For registration and detailed event information, please visit www.pbs1777.org.

Free

Annual Hogmanay Bonfire at the 1761 Brearley House

Tuesday 12/31/2019 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

1761 Brearley House at Maidenhead Meadows Park, Lawrenceville, NJ

100 Meadow Road Parking at Princeton Pike Corp. Center, 200 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ; lighted trail and shuttle bus connection to Brearley House.

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Lawrence Historical Society’s family-oriented Hogmanay Bonfire and open house. The Hogmanay Bonfire will take place in the Great Meadow promptly at 6:00pm. This December 31st is also the 275th Anniversary of the Birthday of Edward Hand, locally famed for his role in the Ten Crucial Days and later as George Washington’s Adjutant General

Free; suggested donation $5

Colonel Hand Historic March