Monthly Living History: Soldier Saturdays – Camp Followers

About this event

September: Camp Followers Did you know that the Revolutionary Armies were followed by hundreds of women and children? Learn about the importance of the followers in the daily lives of soldiers, and how these often overlooked people shaped the outcome of the war. Location:    Historic Village , 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977 Time:   Saturday August 8th 2026, 11am – 3pm This  free event  is part of our  Monthly Living History  Series . From April through October 2026,  Washington Crossing Historic Park  hosts  Soldier Saturdays  &  Farmstead Fridays.  Presented in partnership with  Americana Corner , these free monthly programs explore military and civilian life during the American Revolution. Upcoming Programs Farmstead Fridays – Thompson-Neely Farmstead Explore civilian life during the Revolution with hands-on demonstrations. Programs take place on the 4th Friday of each month . September 25: Tending the Flock October 23: Preparing for Winter Garden Tours Step into the sights, scents, and stories of an 18th-century kitchen garden on these guided tours, held at the  Hibbs Garden , the same day as Farmstead Fridays, at 12:30pm (registration required) Soldier Saturdays