Jennifer Martin Cited As Local Hero: Here's Why

NEWTOWN, PA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Gene Epstein who nominated Jennifer Martin of Southampton.

Local hero’s full name:

Jennifer Martin

Local hero’s home state:

Pennsylvania

Local hero’s Patch:

Newtown, PA, Southampton

What does the local hero do?

Jennifer Martin has served Washington Crossing Historic Park since 2014, first as the assistant to the executive director. She has been the current executive director since 2018. During her time as director, park programs, especially free programming, have continued to expand. Each year the park serves more than 12,000 school age students. The success of their "Colonial Days" field trip program has allowed the park to offer free and discounted field trips to schools who receive Title 1 funding. Other free programs include Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day Concert and Ceremony, annual 4th of July Field Day and Car Show and the First Crossing Event. The park also offers several free lectures throughout the year. The Friends also fundraiser to support park enhancements such as the refurbishment of the Thompson Neely Grist Mill and expansion of the Hibbs Garden and Farmstead.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Jennifer is very passionate about the park, teaching students and providing high quality educational programs to share with our community

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

Jennifer’s never ending determination is to bring more people experiencing the beauty and history of Washington Crossing Park while never caring how she has sacrificed everything because she cares so much about the park and its history.

Thank you for all you do, Jennifer Martin!

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