See Washington Crossing the Delaware on Christmas Day
17/12/15 14:15 Tags:New Jersey | Bucks County PA
The event begins at 1PM.
Washington Crossing Historic Park
1112 River Road
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Washington Crossing Historic Park is located at the intersection of Routes 532 and 32 (River Road).
See the official site for directions:
http://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/visit/directions/
Visit Bucks County Blog about the annual event:
http://www.visitbuckscounty.com/includes/calendar-of-events/Annual-Washington-s-Christmas-Day-Crossing/335/
Parking will be clearly marked.
Seeing the crossing is free. It is recommended to get there early for a good viewing spot. And if you want to see the boats rowing toward you, try the New Jersey side.
Other activities include ceremonies, speeches, and other commemorative events. These take place even if weather doesn't permit the actual crossing.
Links of Interest:
George Washington Biography - http://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/visit/directions/
George Washington History Channel - http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/george-washington
American Revolution History - http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history
Revolutionary War Timeline - http://www.ushistory.org/declaration/revwartimeline.htm
AmericanRevolution.org - http://www.theamericanrevolution.org/
Washington Crosses the Delaware - http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/washington-crosses-the-delaware
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