Independent Arts News Reporting Fourth Annual “Washington’s Landing in New Jersey” Event at Washington Crossing State Park
Reported on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Pictured Above: Re-enactors will reveal the history that took place in Mercer County. NJ historians will narrate the Crossing rehearsal in real time. Photo Credit: Contributed.
NEWSROOM POST: TITUSVILLE, NJ
The Fourth Annual “Washington’s Landing in New Jersey” Event at Washington Crossing State Park will take place on December 14th
Titusville, NJ – Images of Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas night in 1776 are deeply ingrained in the American imagination — so much so that Pennsylvania’s annual reenactments draw thousands of spectators. But what many don’t realize is that after that daring Crossing, New Jersey witnessed more Revolutionary War battles and skirmishes than any other colony.
On December 14, from 11 am to 3:30 pm, Washington Crossing State Park in Titusville, NJ will welcome Washington’s troops and discover what unfolded after they made landfall on New Jersey soil.
New Jersey’s “Washington’s Landing in New Jersey” event is distinct from — yet coordinated with — the “First Crossing” presented by the Friends of Washington Crossing Historic Park in Pennsylvania.
Our NJ State Park encampment will be held at “Washington’s Grove,” along the banks of the Delaware. Visitors will step back in time as they join Washington and his troops around campfires, sip hot cider, and interact with reenactors who bring to life the rich history of Mercer County. The encampment will be anchored by members of the First Rhode Island Regiment, who portray Black soldiers, sailors, artillerists, marines and musicians. They will be supported by members from John Lamb’s Artillery, Motts Artillery, and the 17th Regiment of Infantry. All will be supported by music from the New Jersey Fifes and Drums. Just beyond the encampment will be a Haybale Theater, where historian Marjory Wienkop will speak on the life of a surgeon with Washington’s army. Swan Historical Foundation trustee and curator of Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution, Matthew Skic, will discuss the Park’s new museum. DEP historian Will Krakower will present a talk on the March to Trenton.
Pictured Above: Re-enactors will reveal the history that took place in Mercer County. NJ historians will narrate the Crossing rehearsal in real time. Photo Credit: Contributed.
Visitors will be welcomed at the nearby Nelson House for free hot cider, and food trucks will keep visitors fortified throughout the day.
Entrance is free, although a suggested donation of $10 per car is requested to help cover costs. Shuttles will run throughout the day. Donations do not include entry to the Pennsylvania Park’s activities so we encourage visitors to “Cross the Delaware” on the Washington Crossing Bridge (closed to vehicular traffic) to take part in Pennsylvania’s program.
“Washington’s Landing in New Jersey” was made possible with assistance from the Discover NJ License Plate Fund.
Please visit www.wcpa-nj.com/landing for more information, high-res photos and directions.
