GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
The Johnson Ferry House at Washington Crossing State Park, New Jersey, cordially invites all interested public to a Washington’s Birthday Celebration, Saturday, February 22 from 1 to 4 pm to commemorate the birthday of our nation’s first president.
In the parlor, find out some well-known and not so well-known “Facts, Quotes and Anecdotes” about our first Commander in Chief and Founding Father. Listen to familiar Colonial and Revolutionary War tunes played on the fife and Baroque flute.
The history of gingerbread, one of Washington’s favorite treats, will be presented while a 1740 recipe is prepared and baked on the winter kitchen hearth. Historians will be interpreting the house and ferry service as it related to the Crossing while textile crafts are demonstrated and explained.
Quill pen writing and education in the 18th century will be ongoing in the upstairs bedchamber.
Refreshment of “1740” ginger snaps with hot and cold cider will be available to all. This is a great family event for school-age children and above. Come and go as you like, as activities are ongoing.
Parking and admission are free, but a $5 donation is suggested to defray costs.
For more information, please call 609-737-2515.
DIRECTIONS
From the North: Take I-95 heading south and follow to the very last exit in NJ before crossing the Delaware River. Exit and head north to Lambertville on route #29. Proceed for 2.5 miles. At the first traffic light, turn right onto Washington Crossing-Pennington Road. The Park entrance will be on your left in ¾ mile. Make a left into the Park Entrance and follow the signs to the Johnson Ferry House.
From the South: Take I-95 heading north. Cross the river into New Jersey and take the first exit immediately after the bridge. Follow the same directions as above.
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