info@washingtoncrossingparkassociation.com
PHONE
(609) 738-0765
WCPA
PO Box 83
Titusville, NJ 08560
Our Mission
The Washington Crossing Park Association of New Jersey (WCPA) works to preserve, enhance and advocate for the park and the history it represents. The Association strives to educate citizens and enrich their quality of life through knowledge of and exposure to the park.
Our Board of Trustees
Officers
Kenneth W. Ritchey, President
Bill Cane, Vice President
John T. Daniel, Secretary
Michael Mitrano, Treasurer
Executive Director
Annette C. Earling
Trustees
Joe Carney, Emeritus
Soledad Cepeda
Michael Chipowsky
Carol Hager
Randy Hudson
Susan Kelly
Chuck Monroe
Michael Rahtz
Stan Saperstein
Bill Traubel, Emeritus
Susan Vybiral
Tim West
DEI Commitment Statement
The Washington Crossing Park Association recognizes that the rich history of the park is the history of all Americans. We actively solicit and maintain diversity in our programs, partners, board members, visitors, and other stakeholders. Furthermore, we proactively seek out opportunities to promote the stories of the historically disenfranchised and weave those stories into the well-known tale of Washington’s Crossing and its aftermath in New Jersey.
What We've Achieved
Since 2013, the Washington Crossing Park Association has supported the Washington Crossing State Park of New Jersey’s unique historic, recreational and environmental resources. Here are a few highlights:
Creation of the WCPA Trail Stewards
Nature Center Pavilion Roof Restoration
Johnson Ferry House Roof Restoration
Repainting of the Johnson Ferry House
Sullivan Grove Pavilion Roof Restoration
Park Map Kiosks & Signage
Tai Chi & Yoga Classes on the Delaware
Nelson House Pollinator Garden
Park Clean Ups
Our Meetings
The WCPA Board of Trustees meets on the 2nd Thursday of every other month at 7 pm at the Titusville Presbyterian Church unless otherwise noted.
Annual Meetings
WCPA held our first two Annual Meetings at the beautiful Barn at Gravity Hill, which was attended by our members, stakeholders, and local & state officials. The events began with presentations on our projects of the past few years. 2021’s meeting featured the premiere of our documentary, “Crossing to Victory: Washington Recaptures New Jersey.” 2022’s meeting featured a presentation on the George W. Harding Mural. We concluded with cocktails, refreshments, and lots of conversation…please join us next year!
Our Five-Year Plan
In 2018 the WCPA put together our five-year plan, and we’d love to share it with you. Click below to see what we have in mind for the future of the Washington Crossing State Park.
Washington Crossing State Park Archives
Thanks to the tireless work of William Farkas, our founding trustee (seen at left), combined with a generous bequest he left the Association upon his passing, the WCPA is the steward of a large collection of photos, maps, articles and plans which document the founding and creation of Washington Crossing State Park of New Jersey.
Bill collected these documents while arranging for the writing of his book, Where Washington Once Led: A History of New Jersey's Washington Crossing State Park The book can be purchased on Amazon or in person at the Park’s Visitors’ Center.
The Washington Crossing Park Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, making your membership donation tax deductible. Our tax ID is 46-4509321