Memorial Day Observation in Washington Crossing Park

Last year's Memorial Day observation in Washington Crossing Historic Park.

Washington Crossing Historic Park will hold a Memorial Day observation on Sunday, May 25 at 1 p.m. at the gravesite of Continental soldiers. The event is free and open to the public.

The observation will include a colonial color guard, the Old Barracks Fife & Drum Corps, Revolutionary War reenactors, the Guardians of the National Cemetery Firing Party, veterans, Boy Scouts, and other honored guests. During the event, American flags will be placed on the graves.

The gravesite marks the resting place of soldiers who died during the Continental army’s December 1776 encampment in Bucks County. Although no Americans were killed during the Delaware River crossing and the First Battle of Trenton, some soldiers succumbed to exposure, disease or previous injuries. James Moore, a 26-year-old artillery captain from a New York regiment, is the only veteran buried in this plot whose identity is assumed. The others are unknown.

The gravesite is located near the Thompson-Neely House, about two miles south of New Hope at the intersection of Route 32 and Aquetong Rd. This program is sponsored by the non-profit Friends of Washington Crossing Park and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.