Washington's Crossing - Pennsylvania

General Washington, after loosing New York to the British, led his army in retreat across the Delaware from New Jersey into Pennsylvania on December 8, 1776. On his way across the river, he commandeered every available boat to keep the advancing British troops from crossing and capturing the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.

On the Pennsylvania side are many treasures to see, including a restored village including period houses and a black smiths shop. Further down the road are many other historical sites to visit, such as the Thompson-Neely House and Bowman's Tower. If you decide to visit this area, you should go during the spring or summer, as many of the parks are closed during the winter.

The village is the staging area for the annual Washington's Crossing reenactment that is done every year on Christmas day. Authentic replicas of the boats used in the crossing can be seen at the water's edge beside the restored village, just North of the bridge.

The Washington's Crossing Re-enactment shown in this gallery took place on Saturday, December 25, 2004. Visit this page to read more about this event, and to view the pictures.