This museum contains a lot of artifacts and are described well including their provenance and a good number are noted being outside the general area (although many like items would have certainly been included on location) I believe the building is set for renovation/relocation and I think it's deserved. It seems dated, but is functional for its purpose The one thing I found annoying (and I've seen in no other non-private museum) is they RESTRICT ALL PHOTOS!!! I've seen places understandably restricted FLASH pics, but frankly this is a huge loss to the public and for education. This is my primary reason for the 3 star rating. Give is 4+ for allowing pics!!! read more

By all means you should come here. If you want to just exercise and enjoy a beautiful park along the Delaware river... Or stop in and learn a little about the significance of the area. There's also a gift shop where you can buy locally made items like freshly ground in flower as well as handmade soap and a little doll. You can enjoy a little 20 minute movie that tells you about the history of this area... Which is the history of America. There's also a museum . It was enjoyable. read more

Washington Crossing State Park - Film about to start! - Parks Near Me - Titusville, New Jersey

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This park on the New Jersey side of the Delaware is a bit more rustic than its sister Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania, but I enjoy it nonetheless. The two are part of the Washington's Crossing National Historic Landmark area. There's a Visitor Center & Museum, historic buildings to explore, green spaces, picnic areas, and walking path and hiking trails. read more

Calling before I left home, I spoke with Diane about the park. She could not have been more helpful. Upon arrival, she remembered me. Diane is simply the best and such as asset to the park. I was the only one there at the time and she put the film on for me and afterwards, explained to me about the 12/24/1776 battles and the painting behind the screen. She explained to me the area and answered any questions I had. You can walk over the bridge and alongside the Delaware. It is such a peaceful place, made more special by Diane!! read more

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A typical park. Much if it is open fields, wooded areas, hiking trails, and picnic areas. Great place to walk. This is the site Washington began his march to Trenton after crossing the Delaware River. There's a small museum but it closed before I got there. Be sure to go to the shoreline and see the site of the crossing. read more

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This place is great certainly a breath of fresh air during this whole pandemic had to drag the kids out away from the video games today but definitely worth it I'd highly recommend read more

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This park is the site where George Washington crossed the Delaware river during the war. Well besides that the park is real nice. You can sit by the river and relax. They have tours to take you around the park the tour guides are dressed in clothing from that time period which I like. They have trails around there too for jogging and walking. I also liked the monuments/towers on the site. You can also cross the bridge the have a NJ side too. The surround town is cute and also historic looking. Very nice park. read more

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Love the spot for running, walking, or just taking my dog to meet friends. The scenery is breathtaking at sunset and the history behind it make it worth the time! read more

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Very beautiful location with much history. Excellent tour guide and make sure to take pedestrian bridge over the Delaware. Nice display of type of boats used in the crossing. read more

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Love it here! Historic, clean, and well kept! Great little museum too. A little something for everyone.

Better for the outdoors activities than the historic, though the history is pretty good!

December 25, 1776 - George Washington chooses to cross the Delaware and attack the Germans. This bold decision alone may well be the only reason we arent speaking with an English accent right now. Remember, crossing the Delaware to launch a surprise attack over 200 years ago was no easy feat, especially in a blistering snow, sleet, and rain storm. So bad was the storm that two men literally froze to death, yet Washington, thinking that no one in their right mind would expect an attack in such brutal conditions chose to go ahead with the crossing, the march, and the attack, and the rest is quite literally as they say......history. Fortuneatly, it's history that is easily accessible. Washington Crossing State Park contains a museum with literally hundreds or Revolutionary War artifacts. A few of my favorites? The handwritten letter of Washington detailing plans for the crossing/attack, an original Ferguson rifle (one of only about 5 known to survive), along with numerous cannonballs, bullets, knives, bayonets, uniforms, guns, and everything else you could think of. You can walk down to the water on the NJ side to the EXACT SPOT where Washington's fleet of Durham boats landed that fatefull night. How cool is that!!!??? And you can tour the nearby house (Johnson Ferry House) visited and used that night as a brief reprieve from the storm and as a place for last minute planning of the attack on the Hessians in Trenton. Be sure to visit the Pennsylvania side too before you go, it also has some interesting stuff. Most importantly, appreciate the history and the great sacrifices made while you're there. Most Americans dont realize that had this attack failed, the young American army likely would have been smashed that very night and England would have won the war. History would have taken a dramatic turn, and Yelp would now be dominated with Bangers and Mash, Spotted Dick, and Fish N' Chips reviews. read more

If 4.5 was an option for this park, it would definitely be it. My ONLY issues with this place are that every bathroom seemed to be locked aside at the Nature Center (which opened at noon), and in the middle of wandering around for hours, that was no bueno for me. So to be honest, you might want to come prepared just pop a squat in bushes. The only other thing that bothered me was the police quadding around on the narrow trails where you walk (so watch out). Not that I have an issue with the man, but the man should be careful of who he might run over, lol. Other than that, I was in love with this place. I can't wait to go back in the spring when everything is green again. There are a LOT of trails whipping through the woods. I'm a huge fan of being in the middle of nature, working off my own instinct. Sure there were park maps at the Nature Center, but I decided to wing it. I romped around for a few hours and enjoyed the solitude of the leaves crunching beneath my shoes. I only saw a few people in passing through one of the most quiet walks in my life. Walking these grounds doesn't entail anything for the short winded. If you decide to hit the trails, it is extremely likely that you'll end up a little lost if you haven't been there before. I ended up lost, and it was awesome. Needless to say, if you like to walk- this is the place for you. I will absolutely come to this place again without a doubt! read more

Washington Crossing State Park - Parks Near Me - Titusville, New Jersey

I like to think of myself as a bit of a history buff. However, despite living in South Jersey most of my life and visiting such popular Revolutionary War sites as Fort Mifflin, Valley Forge, and Independence Hall multiple times I had never visited Washington Crossing. And am I glad I did - what a wonderful park just outside Trenton! I have spent my life believing that Washington marched his troops from Valley Forge to attack the Hessians. Lo and behold - it turns out that the crossing actually happened the year before Valley Forge - who knew? In fact, I asked 10 random people today where Washington marched from to attack the Hessians and 10 people said Valley Forge! Anyway, I digress. Entering this park on the weekends in the summer will cost $5 per car for NJ residents, but is worth it. Follow the road to the visitors center where you will find a small museum with interesting artifacts of the time period. Not the slickest or most modern museum/visitor center, but it is adequate especially in today's limited government funding environment. There is also a film for an additional $1 per person, but you probably don't need to use it. There are also bathrooms in the visitor center to hit before you head through the rest of the park. From the visitor center you can walk along the actual trail the Continental Army used on the morning of December 26 to head to Trenton. Soon you come upon the ferryman's house where an amazingly friendly and knowledgeable young ranger (I wish I had gotten his name) gave a presentation and answered many questions about the property, the inhabitants, the crossing, and the life of a ferryman. In the 1770's, there was no 29 and was no canal, so it would have been an easy 2-3 minute walk and clear view from the house to the river. Today, however, you have to walk up a meadow and across a bridge to get to the river. At the river is another house (from the 1850s) where they had reenactors doing a culinary demonstration. They did a nice job, but not much different than other period cooking demonstrations I have seen. On the way back, we ventured deeper into the 3000 acre park and explored some of the trails that went through woods and back and forth across several creeks. Well worth the time if you are interested in doing some hiking. Trails are well blazed at intersections, reasonably clear and wide, and match the trail map that you are given at the gate and/or the visitor center, but trails are not blazed between intersections. Horse back and mountain biking trails are also available. Also nearby is the lengthy bike trail loop along the canals on both sides of the river and also Goat Hill Overlook about 15 minutes North. Check this park out soon it may not be as sexy as the Liberty Bell, but it is an important part of our nation's story and a beautiful park to explore on a beautiful Spring, Summer, or Fall day to boot. read more

I agree (as I usually do) with Alice L. This is pretty much what we did growing up as kids. The park is great in Spring & Summer - but at Xmas t is a historical treat. Great park! read more

I've been there twice. It is a good place to enjoy some alone time. Walking on the trails is my favorite thing to do. Wish there will be more restroom LOL read more

Even the drive to the park from nearby Lambertville or Trenton make you appreciate the rolling country side. I recommend taking River Rd since it is particularly scenic. The park itself is mostly hiking and walking trails and it looks nice even in winter. read more

Nice easy hiking trails, I haven't found anything with too much incline. A few trails that walk you by water which is nice. read more

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Started our 7 mile bike trip to Lamberville from here. Free parking and bathrooms at the far end of the lot. We sat down by the river after our ride and planned our next stop for the evening. This was a nice park and perhaps a return visit is in order to explore more. read more

If you are looking for a great day trip destination, then head down to the Delaware River and Washington Crossing State Park! Riding the tow path between Lambertville and the State Park is one of our favorite spring/summer/fall weekend splurges. Each season it feels like a different place. read more

Loved learning about Washington's Crossing-- the turning point of the Revolutionary War! Gorgeous tow path loop on bikes. Watch the movie at the historical center on PA side. read more

The park trails are not maintained... the trail we took was a mess ... we had to clear logs and plants to make way through the trail... the trail maps aren't right either ... lots of tics so be extra careful ... the trail signs are misleading and sometimes hard to see ... overall not a state park I would like to visit again ... read more

If you count the Christmases I've been alive for, and figure the how many times I've seen George try to cross the river to thrash the drunken Hessians, it comes up to 4.4% of my Christmas morns. Out of those times, he made it 50% of the time. However, while it is the main event, watching the boat slowly troll the waterway is really the least interesting part of what you should be doing all morning. I'd highly suggest finding a well costumed volunteer, making friends, and hanging out for the morning before the General rallies the troops. If you run out of questions, someone nearby will pop a new one soon. Come wind or snow or sleet or sun, it is an enjoyable experience...100%. read more

This review is solely of the Christmas Day reenactment of Washington Crossing the Delaware. To cut to the chase, we left before the reenactment was through. We got there 30 minutes early on the advice of a friend that had been in the past. The reenactment began 45 minutes late, and you would think they have never done this before. Narration was choppy as if the readers were seeing the script for the first time. Big crowds had to stand behind ropes until the crossing began at which time they took the ropes down and let you get closer. Then the crossing didn't even occur because the winds were moving too fast. Will not go back in the future. Regret leaving the house that day. read more

I can't comment on the historics of this park because I only went there to do a car photo shoot with my boyfriend. It has some really nice surroundings and this is where we were meeting our photographer. It's a really nice park, really big and would be nice in the spring/summer for a picnic or a walk with the dogs. It's not close to us so I doubt we would go back but if it were closer I would def want to try and come here to look at the history and enjoy the walkways. read more

A beautiful park with a wonderful view of the river. The staff were dressed like the colonials, which was really nice to give you an authentic feel. While we were there, I made sure to check out the magnificent river, which was the main reason we were here. I also got to witness historic blacksmiths, and the processes for constructing materials such as ladles. I learned about historic food preservation, boat construction and how to make replicas, Washington's journey, and I witnessed the exact tavern that he sat down and constructed his plans for the night. Everything is in tact and despite a little room for renovations, I really enjoy this place. read more

Washington Crossing State Park on Jersey side. Benches that overlook the river and bridge; you can walk across the bridge to the PA side. Parky-y restrooms, and they just started a weekend bike rental. Faherty's on the river is a small cafe for food. The Canal path is very popular with runners, bikers and walkers - from WC you can go north to Lambertville or south to Trenton. It's a nice place where I have a quiet lunch to get away from work a few times a month. River Road has some great old houses on the drive. read more

all the historical stuff from the previous review is true and alot of fun. but the big draw for me is the serenity. the park has decidedly different topographical and vegetation features. a meandering creek and a stand of old growth deciduous trees that host the elusive (to me, anyway) pileated woodpecker. several thick stands of conifers and big, gorgeous meadows in which to spread a blanket and let your girlfriend kick your ass in scrabble while sipping gruet champagne and falling deeper in love. it's rarely crowded and i often have most of to myself on a sunday morning. it's just a beautiful place. well marked trails that are a delight to step off of every once in a while and ... i could go on forever. i love this place. it's my church.. read more

My husband and I loved our visit here. The tavern that overlooked the crossing was really neat. The docent was great. My favorite part was actually standing in the place overlooking the crossing. The replica of the ferry barge was a little disappointing, but still neat to see what it actually looked like. read more

It's great for biking along the canal. I spanned a great Saturday with my wife, we ride from Washington Crossing to New Hope it's about 13 miles ride. read more