CSPAN3 American Artifacts George Washingtons Crossing Reenactment July 13, 2024
After retreating across new jersey came into bucks county in the beginning of the december 17th, 76. They encamped in several locations across this area including the house that is also part of our park. Things were desperate at this time. The Continental Army really needed wayne. Washington was afraid that british were going to invade philadelphia and take over the capital. He knew what he needed was a bold, bold action and after meeting with the war counsel, they made the decision that on christmas night they would cross the delaware and march to trenton to attack the outpost at trenton. As ...