Annual Meeting with Guest Presentation: Washington Crossing State Park - The Future Unveiled

Name: Annual Meeting with Guest Presentation: Washington Crossing State Park - The Future Unveiled
Start: 2026-01-25T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-25T14:30:00-05:00
Location: Phillip Pittore Justice Center

Schedule

Sun Jan 25 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Phillip Pittore Justice Center | Lambertville, NJ

After our brief annual business meeting, we will discover the exciting future of Washington Crossing State Park! Park Historian Mark Sirak will give a presentation about the $28 million in improvements that are transforming this nationally known local landmark. Mark will discuss:
• The NEW Museum & Visitor Center
• 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 will share insights and answer your questions during this free program, a collaboration between Washington Crossing State Park, the Lambertville Historical Society and the Lambertville Free Public Library. This event is free and open to members and to the public. Light refreshments.
Mark Sirak (right - pictured with his recently retired colleague Clay Craighead) is a “Resource Interpretive Specialist” at the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, with over 37 years of service at Washington Crossing State Park. He administers the Washington Crossing Museum & Visitor Center and its extensive collection of Revolutionary War artifacts, gives tours to school children and other visitors, runs lectures and programs, and offers weekly musket firings to the delight of all.