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Washington Crossing Park Association New Jersey Announces its First Educational Program in Celebration of George Washington’s Birthday

Washington Crossing Park Association Announces:

“After the Crossing: New Jersey in the American Revolution”

Washington Crossing Park New Jersey-February 2, 2015

The new non-profit group Washington Crossing Park Association, Inc. of New Jersey announces its first community-wide educational symposium to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on Sunday, February 22 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.  The program entitled “After the Crossing: New Jersey in the American Revolution” will be held at the Union Fire House in Titusville on River Road, a short distance from Washington Crossing Park.

The three-part lecture series and commentary will focus on New Jersey’s role during the American Revolution beginning with Washington’s famous crossing and exploring the Battle of Monmouth and War in the Watchungs. Featured speakers include historians Larry Kidder, Tim Nist and Mark DiIonno with Dr. Richard Veit, Department Chair of History at Monmouth University serving as moderator.  Also in attendance will be George Washington himself, portrayed by well-known re-enactor Sam Davis. General Washington will add personal perspective to the speakers’ lectures and he will include his thoughts on the importance of the New Jersey in the American Revolution. 

The afternoon talks, scheduled to run a half hour each, will be followed by commentary and questions from the audience. The event will include book sales from the historians present and information tables about Washington Crossing Park and the Washington Crossing Park Association, a newly formed friends group of the Park. The audience is invited to meet the speakers after the program while refreshments are served.

Anyone interested in attending may pre-register by contacting Mr. Bill Marsch @ wrmarsch@earthlink.net or attendees may register the day of the program.  A ten dollar donation is requested; members of the W.C.P.A. are free but must pre-register.

 All proceeds are earmarked to support Washington Crossing Park Association and its efforts to support the Park.  To learn more about this event or the mission of the Washington Crossing Park Association contact the group through its website: www.washingtoncrossingparkassociation.com