Guide to Education Programs available at Washington Crossing Visitor Center Museum

Name of Park or Site: Washington Crossing State Park

Facility: Visitor Center Museum.

Address: 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd, Titusville, NJ 08560-1517

Contact Information: Clay Craighead or Mark Sirak at the Visitor Center Museum. Phone: 609-737-0623. Email: Mark.Sirak@dep.nj.gov or Clay.Craighead@dep.ni.gov.

Notes

  • School Programs are free. Donations appreciated

  • All other groups please call for cost.

  • Park Entry Fees apply on weekends and Holidays only from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend.

  • Programs are available between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

  • An outdoor space for lunch is available.

  • History Outreach Programs are available on a limited basis. Call for more details.

LIST OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Type of Programs: Revolutionary War History

Victory or Death - The Revolution is saved!
Grades 4th - 12th. Duration: 1 hour and 15 mins - 1 hour 30 minutes.
This program includes a brief discussion of the Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River, musket demonstration (weather dependent), video and museum tour. Program is generally offered Tuesday - Sunday. Limited to 60 students.

Muskets, Marching, and Boats
Grades 4th - 12th. Duration: 2 hour and 30 mins - 3 hours
This program includes the Victory or Death Program and an additional walk to the river. This includes walking close to the footsteps of the Continental Army, climbing in a reproduction ferry boat, and re-enacting the Battle of Trenton. Water bottles are recommended for all students who participate in this program. Program is not available in the event of inclement weather or insufficient staffing. Program is generally offered Wednesday through Saturday. Limited to 2 groups of 60 students each (max 120).

Revised June 23, 2017