Groundbreaking Held For $8.7M Washington Crossing Park Project

WASHINGTON CROSSING, PA — The groundbreaking for the $8.7 million rehabilitation project at Washington Crossing Historic Park will be held in February, local elected officials announced Monday.

The project, which will involve fixing 11 historic homes and other structures throughout the park, has faced several delays since it was first funded nearly a decade ago, State Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-Bucks) said.

“Washington Crossing Historic Park is one of the most significant historic sites in our state and its situation along the Delaware River makes it a gem in our state park system,” Sen. Santarsiero said. “The restoration of these buildings will help the Friends of Washington Crossing Park to continue their incredible work highlighting the story of the crossing and lifting up the park as a tourist destination.”

The project will be a transformative investment for the park, according to John Godzieba, Board President of the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. Godzieba, who portrays George Washington during events at the park, was instrumental in the capital project coming to fruition, Sen. Santarsiero said.

Contracts were awarded to Jones Masonry Restoration Corp., Chadwick Service Company, QPI Electrical, Wu & Associates, Inc., and Murphy, Quigley Company, Inc., according to the state Department of General Services.

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