Washington Crossing State Park is a New Jersey state park that is part of Washington's Crossing, a U.S. National Historic Landmark area. It is located in the Washington Crossing and Titusville sections of Hopewell Township in Mercer County, north of Trenton along the Delaware River. The park is operated and maintained by the New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry. It is supported by the Washington Crossing Park Association, a friends group that works to preserve, enhance, and advocate for the park.

This park area, together with Washington Crossing Historic Park on the Pennsylvania side, comprise the Washington's Crossing National Historic Landmark, which was listed on January 20, 1961, and added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

The park's natural area consists of of mixed hardwood forests and fields that offer locations for hiking, picnics, nature walks and cross-country skiing.

The Johnson Ferry House, an 18th-century farmhouse and tavern near the Delaware River, was owned by Garret Johnson, who operated a plantation and a ferry service across the Delaware. It was likely used by General Washington and other officers at the time of the crossing. Several rooms are furnished with period pieces, and an 18th-century kitchen garden has been planted. On weekends, living-history demonstrations are frequently held.

Nelson House

Built , the Nelson House, also known as the Alexander Nelson Tavern, is located near the landing site on the Delaware River and is used for park history demonstrations. The house includes period furnishings and old photographs of railroad and canal transportation.

Washington Crossing Visitor Center Museum

The Washington Crossing Visitor Center Museum focuses on the American Revolution and the military campaign known as the "Ten Crucial Days" from December 25, 1776, through January 3, 1777. During this time, the George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River, and fought at the Battle of Trenton, the Battle of the Assunpink Creek, and the Battle of Princeton. It features the Harry Kels Swan Collection of Revolutionary War artifacts. Over 700 military items from the American and British Armies are included in the collection.

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File:Washington Crossing State Park, NJ Johnson Ferry House.jpg|Johnson Ferry House

File:Washington Crossing State Park, NJ - Stone Barn by Johnson Ferry House.jpg|Stone barn by the Johnson Ferry House

File:Washington Crossing State Park, NJ Nelson House.jpg|Nelson House

File:Washington Crossing State Park, NJ - ferry boat by Nelson House.jpg|Ferry boat reproduction

File:2024-10-29 15 47 52 Sign at the southwest end of the Continental Lane Trail within Washington Crossing State Park in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, New Jersey.jpg|Sign marking Continental Army route.

File:Washington Crossing State Park, NJ history plaque.jpg|Monument near the crossing site

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See also

  • List of New Jersey state parks
  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Mercer County, New Jersey

References

  • Washington Crossing Open Air Theatre
  • NY-NJTC: Washington Crossing State Park Trail Details and Info