Delaware Crossing Draws Thousands
Thousands of spectators gathered Saturday on the banks of the Delaware River to watch volunteers re-enact George Washington’s historical crossing from Pennsylvania to New Jersey.
About 200 participants in four 40-foot replica Durham boats crossed the river in the 41st re-enactment of Washington’s 1776 crossing--a prelude to a surprise attack on enemy troops camped at Trenton, N.J., during the Revolutionary War.
Washington and his troops crossed the icy river on Christmas night to attack the Hessian troops who fought for the British.
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