In preparing for a significant upcoming period, the Friends of Washington Crossing Park determined it needed to do something: hire an Interpretative Programs Specialist to design new educational programs that highlight the park’s unique military history.
But how? And who?
The first was answered with the recent awarding of a $51,000 grant from the Philadelphia Funder Collaborative, and the second is Alex Robb.
“Alex loves history,” said the Friends in a statement following the selection of a new full-time staff member to establish programs in connection with the upcoming Semiquincentennial (250th) celebration in 2026. Robb’s choice wasn’t necessarily a surprise because of his background – his mother is a history teacher and along with his grandfather, he would as a kid attend reenactments and visit historical sites.
Over the past several years, Robb earned a degree in history and education from The College of New Jersey in 2021 and participated in reenactments and other events at Washington Crossing Historical Park. He also worked with a historical society in Hamilton Township, N.J. and taught school for a period of time.
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