Market and Muster Day: Sunday, September 23rd
WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA; All are invited to travel back in time, to experience the life of our founding fathers during Market and Muster Day!
Market & Muster Day is formerly known as Harvest Day and will occur on Sunday, September 23rd, 2012, from 10AM to 4PM. Witness colonial townspeople gather at their market place and soldiers assemble to drill. While the soldiers march and fire their muskets, historic crafters will be demonstrating and selling their wares.
Families will enjoy a wide array of activities including face painting, hayrides, a pie contest, and puppet shows. Please e-mail xingvols@comcast.net to register for the pie contest!Shop at our market and buy local produce, colonial baked goods, and other items.
Admission is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children ages 5-11, 5 and under free. This event will occur rain or shine.
Washington Crossing Historic Park commemorates the site of General George Washington's famous Delaware River crossing on Christmas Day 1776. The 500 acre park also includes the Thompson-Neely House, an 18th century farmhouse used as a hospital to care for sick and wounded Continental soldiers, and Bowman's Hill Tower, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Recreational areas of the Park are available for picnicking, hiking and wildlife-watching.
Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Rtes. 32 and 532. Individuals with disabilities, who need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this program, or for additional information, please call 215-493-4076.
Proceeds benefit The Friends of Washington Crossing Historic Park, a non-profit organization. This program is sponsored by The Friends of Washington Crossing Park in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
http://www.friendsofwashingtoncrossingpark.com/
Market & Muster Day is formerly known as Harvest Day and will occur on Sunday, September 23rd, 2012, from 10AM to 4PM. Witness colonial townspeople gather at their market place and soldiers assemble to drill. While the soldiers march and fire their muskets, historic crafters will be demonstrating and selling their wares.
Families will enjoy a wide array of activities including face painting, hayrides, a pie contest, and puppet shows. Please e-mail xingvols@comcast.net to register for the pie contest!Shop at our market and buy local produce, colonial baked goods, and other items.
Admission is $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children ages 5-11, 5 and under free. This event will occur rain or shine.
Washington Crossing Historic Park commemorates the site of General George Washington's famous Delaware River crossing on Christmas Day 1776. The 500 acre park also includes the Thompson-Neely House, an 18th century farmhouse used as a hospital to care for sick and wounded Continental soldiers, and Bowman's Hill Tower, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Recreational areas of the Park are available for picnicking, hiking and wildlife-watching.
Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Rtes. 32 and 532. Individuals with disabilities, who need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this program, or for additional information, please call 215-493-4076.
Proceeds benefit The Friends of Washington Crossing Historic Park, a non-profit organization. This program is sponsored by The Friends of Washington Crossing Park in partnership with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
http://www.friendsofwashingtoncrossingpark.com/
posted by Silent 3 @ Thursday, September 20, 2012
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