Free! An online “peek” and Virtual Talk about Washington Crossing State Park’s New Museum and Visitors Center Presented by Clay Craighead and Mark Sirak, Lead Historians at WCSP
Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 3:00-4:00 pm
Discover the exciting future of Washington Crossing State Park! Join Park Historians Clay Craighead and Mark Sirak for an engaging hour-long Zoom chat about the $28 million in improvements transforming this nationally-known Hopewell Township landmark. This is your chance to get answers directly from the experts! We invite you to submit your questions in advance regarding:
- The NEW Visitor Museum
- The immersive “Experience the Crossing” feature
- The remarkable artifacts from the Swan Foundation
- Updates on the Park’s 13 miles of trails
- The restoration of the Park’s 1932 Arboretum
- The exciting preparations for 2026’s 250th Birthday Celebration
- The return of the Harding Mural
Mark and Clay will share insights and answer your questions during this free program, a collaboration between the Washington Crossing Park Association and the Pennington Public Library. Please submit your questions in advance upon registration. A recording of this webinar will be made available for those unable to attend live.
About Our Presenters: Mark Sirak and Clay Craighead are “Resource Interpretive Specialists” at the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, with a combined 60 years of service at Washington Crossing State Park. They administer the Visitor Museum and its extensive collection of Revolutionary War artifacts, give tours to school children and other visitors, run lectures and programs, and offer weekly musket firings to the delight of all.