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Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania is an unincorporated village located in Upper Makefield Township, Pennsylvania, United States. Formerly known as "Taylorsville," it is most famous for being the western launch point for George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25–26, 1776 during the Revolutionary War .
Washington Crossing Historic Park offers more than 500 acres of American history, natural beauty and family fun. The park preserves the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware River and turned the tide of the Revolutionary War. Contribute Now: Help us save our national heritage.
Washington Crossing Historic Park preserves the site of George Washington’s dramatic boat crossing of the Delaware River during the American Revolution and is a National Historic Landmark. The Upper Section of the park has historic buildings, walking paths, picnic pavilions, fishing, and historical and environmental education programs.
Address. Lower P ark: 1112 River Road. Washington Crossing, PA 18977. Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve: 1635 River Road. New Hope, PA 18938. Phone. (215) 493-4076. Admission. Adult: $6.00 (single ticket) Adult: $11.00 (combination ticket) Youth (4-11): $6.00 (all buildings) Children under 4: Free. Active Military Duty & Immediate Family: Free.
The Visitor’s Center at Washington Crossing Historic Park was completely renovated in 2012. Here, visitors can find information about the park, view historic exhibits, attend an educational program, purchase tour tickets, or browse through the museum shop.
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Washington Crossing Historic Park has been preserved as both a historic and nature area by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The History On Christmas night, 1776, General George Washington and his Revolutionary troops met here to secretly cross the Delaware River so that they could surprise the British and Hessian troops presumably celebrating ...
During 1961, the park was declared a National Historic Site. The park was transferred to the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission in 1971. During 2015, Washington Crossing returned to DCNR's Bureau of State Parks.
