The Swan Collection contains 1200 original items from the period of the American Revolution (1750-1810).
Most of these objects are on view at the
Visitors Center at Washington Crossing State Park
Others are on loan to other institutions or in storage. The collection was assembled initially by Harry Kels Swan.
Most of these objects are on view at the
Visitors Center at Washington Crossing State Park
Others are on loan to other institutions or in storage. The collection was assembled initially by Harry Kels Swan.
“Liberty or Death” Fusil (SHF-484)
Help Support the Swan Historical FoundationSwan Historical Scholarship Fund - Support our fellowship awards through the American Philosophical Society
and the David Library for the American Revolution
Building Fund - Support our exhibits in the new Washington Crossing State Park Visitor's Center, scheduled to open in 2026.
Donate to
The Swan Historical Foundation, Inc.
to help support our:
Scholarship Fund
Building Fund
&
the General Fund to Support Conservation and Acquisitions
and the David Library for the American Revolution
Building Fund - Support our exhibits in the new Washington Crossing State Park Visitor's Center, scheduled to open in 2026.
Donate to
The Swan Historical Foundation, Inc.
to help support our:
Scholarship Fund
Building Fund
&
the General Fund to Support Conservation and Acquisitions
We need your support in order to reach these goals. Your donations generate the resources we need to grow and innovate, year after year.
Gifts of any size make an impact and are deeply appreciated.
A contribution to the Swan Historical Foundation is a lasting investment and is 100% tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Gifts of any size make an impact and are deeply appreciated.
A contribution to the Swan Historical Foundation is a lasting investment and is 100% tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
