Washington Crosses the Delaware River: The 2020 Reenactment

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Washington Crosses the Delaware River: The 2020 Reenactment

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On December 25, 1776, General George Washington and more than 2,000 troops crossed the Delaware River - at night, amid a Nor’easter. After crossing to New Jersey, they marched to Trenton and were victorious over the Hessian troops stationed there.
Each year, Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) hosts a reenactment of Washington’s crossing. We hope you enjoy this cinematic presentation of the 68th annual crossing reenactment, which could not be held in the traditional, in-person manner due to crowd-size restrictions.
The video, filmed in December 2020 here in Washington Crossing Historic Park, provides a close-up view of the crossing reenactment: a beloved community tradition that will continue for years to come.
To support the non-profit Friends of Washington Crossing Park, please visit www.washington....
Thank you to the numerous members and donors whose support made this video possible, and special thanks to Canal Frame-Crafts and The Garden Group, LLC.

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@nickprimo5230 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats to all for keeping this crucial turning point in our country's history alive!

@madisongroninger3665 3 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing video, as someone who watches the crossing every year this is definitely a good replacement to in person ❤️ thank you for making it

@kevinmyers440 2 жыл бұрын

My wife and I are going for the first time today, I’m guessing you enjoy?

@DavidEvans_dle Жыл бұрын

Walked the walk from George Washington Bridge to Trenton via the Delaware Raritan Canal so many times.

@AR-ls5iu 2 жыл бұрын

My husband's 5x great grandfather was one of the Hessian soldiers caught by surprise at the Battle of Trenton on Christmas 1776. He was one of the 900 Hessians captured. He is still listed in Germany in their archives as a #12: deserted to enemy forces. He realized he was no match for a people starving and outnumbered yet willing to cross a frozen river on Christmas to kill Hessians in their sleep! 😄 He switched sides, became an American citizen, and the rest as they say, is history.

@MFPhoto1 2 жыл бұрын

I understand many Hessians stayed. Land was cheap and skilled labor was highly prized. Many did join Washington's army. They were impressed by his win at Trenton.

@kevinmyers440 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy. That’s awesome. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@DavidEvans_dle Жыл бұрын

That's some family history - yet generations later, it seemed to work out.

@heathergibson9748 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful reenactment like those I witnessed in person while growing up in Bucks County, PA. An amazing, inspiring video, and a reminder of what some of our earliest patriots endured during the formative years of our country.

@johnschindler3095 3 жыл бұрын

Glad they were able to continue such an inspiring tradition this year.

@thomasmaddockii3547 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful depiction of a vital event in our history. we pray that this event will be re-enacted live in 2021 May we never forget why these brave men’s endeavores allow us the many freedoms that prevail in the wonderful US of A

@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783 8 ай бұрын

Awesome! Would love a long, powerful reenactment leading up to this and awhile after. Everything. You guys are so wonderful for keeping this going!! God bless and Merry Christmas! 🙏🏻✝️🌟💫🎄💫🌟🇺🇸💥❄️☃️❄️💙💜

@TralfazConstruction 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely steeped in the lore of this region. Right in our own backyard so to speak. Makes it easier to imagine what Washington and his troops faced that night when one knows the landmarks so well.

@joebrennan226 8 ай бұрын

Great job! I can't imagine what it was really like, with the water rising from the ice dam during a winter Nor'easter, at night blowing sleet and rain, malnutrition, disease, and illness ... real heroes. Where would the world be without these brave men and women who fought to have what we have today and so easily take for granted. Thank you!

@JA51711 3 жыл бұрын

We attended a few years ago and it was a fantastic tribute thank you

@carlhicksjr8401 3 жыл бұрын

Speaking as a fellow reenactor, HUZZAH! Please accept the respects and congratulations for your dedication and perseverance from an old cavalry corporal. A tip of the Stetson to you all. -- CRH Jr. -- Orderly Sergeant -- Co. C, 4th Infantry Reg't -- Ft. Steilacoom, Wash. Terr'y

@liutangdege 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the amazing video and today I actually witnessed the crossing in person. Very impressed. Thanks you all for keeping this going. God bless and Merry Christmas.

@TheBinoyVudi Жыл бұрын

Very well filmed. Seemed authentic. Could have edited out that truss bridge though. For a second, it just reminded me that this is a movie.

@DavidEvans_dle Жыл бұрын

It's pretty wacky, that they do this year after year and yet it never get's boring.

@anthonyferrarajr3277 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and reenactment as usual. This is one of the main reasons why we gained our independence. My Uncle Tony's Brother reenacts as Washington. Great job to all!

@d.mueller4427 3 жыл бұрын

If your Uncle Tony's bro same guy as last year he is a nice guy and NEVER breaks character, we did the "waffles w/Washngton" last year...

@abbjulie1508 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you all !

@hsinjung5489 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, patriots. Our number has dwindled over the millennia, but our resolve shall never waver. Another challenge equal or greater than Delaware Crossing is right here in front of us. Who is our Washington? Do we wait for one?

@robertkirchner3637 3 жыл бұрын

Great job to keep the most important battle of the Revolution going this year.

@charlesevered2751 3 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic, I watched all the way from California, and I appreciate it.

@Flo-Joe Жыл бұрын

My 7x grandfather was there. Conrad Peter Cline. 2nd Pa. Reg Continental Line. At Valley Forge, with Washington crossing the Delaware. December 26 1776, Battle of Trenton & capture of Hessians.

@amethystanne4586 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, Thank you!

@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234 3 жыл бұрын

Great, thanks for showing us.

@chrisvassos1869 9 ай бұрын

Dude could have cropped out the giant parking lot filled with cars at 0:38 😂😭

@MotownWes Жыл бұрын

God Bless George Washington and all our American Revolutionaries!

@wikilee8928 8 ай бұрын

God bless America!

@rickschuman2926 3 жыл бұрын

Still pretty cool that the guy that stands in as Washington looks so much like him. Glad the weather cooperated this year.

@LBGirl1988 Жыл бұрын

Two of my absolute proven patriot grandfathers were committed no matter the low morale. They were with Washington at Valley Forge. Huzzah!

@socalpal8416 2 жыл бұрын

very nice. it's a shame that our local schools no longer teach U.S. History in detail. Washington is no longer even mentioned.

@cliffordfunk7664 3 жыл бұрын

An excellent continuation of what was started by St John Terrell and my cousine George Bailey among others.

@thejoseonone Жыл бұрын

My grandfather told me joke about the crossing. He asks do you know what Washington said to his troops before they crossed the Delaware River? Washington said "into the boats boys." Then he asks do you know what Washington said when he got into the boat. Washington said "now who took my damn seat." 😂

@joebonomono5078 8 ай бұрын

Very cool

@robertryan1881 3 жыл бұрын

watched from Delaware. very nice.

@Pointman-yf6or 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I served in Vietnam with the 14th infantry regiment. Col glover was one of general washingtons right hand men. Not only did the 14th man the boats for the attack on Trenton, later in the war glover was asked to form the 1st navy, maned by troopers of the 14th. From them also came the marines that manned the guns on those first ships. Any one who cares to read about this proud history of our country, it’s on our web site. Google 14th infantry, “golden dragons”. “Right of the line!”

@michaelstewart4671 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service!!!!!

@moelarrycurly708 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service and comment ,,, grateful !

@gkoogz9877 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@belight123 2 ай бұрын

Well done, lads. Well done.

@nploda1408 2 жыл бұрын

I thought they crossed at night.

@chadwilliams5756 2 жыл бұрын

Masks? Really?

@ChrisTina-ce4ut 10 ай бұрын

how to tell the re-enactors are from jersey: "tretten'

@captainhempbeard5737 2 жыл бұрын

I totally missed the part of history that talked about our soldiers wearing masks.

@AwesomeBeatles 2 жыл бұрын

How wide is the river here ?

@moelarrycurly708 2 жыл бұрын

About 200 yards

@ireadbooks1 3 жыл бұрын

The masks are a bit much.

@anthonyferrarajr3277 3 жыл бұрын

Why? It was freezing out that night, so I am sure they had face coverings to begin with.

@MFPhoto1 2 жыл бұрын

One of these days, I am going to drive up to witness this -- as my schedule permits. You forgot to mention that these winter victories convinced the French to enter the war on the side of the Americans.

@Systems1 2 жыл бұрын

Poor camera work. Dude shot a modern bridge, modern paving. Otherwise, pretty cool.

@normamurillo7660 3 жыл бұрын

Por favor en español gracias

@g0-b0y90 2 жыл бұрын

I guess COVID worked it’s way to the past too 😂 with the masks

@belight123 2 ай бұрын

😑my thoughts exactly

@pablorolando6658 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting that they are fighting for freedom but are bending the knee and wearing face masks or gators 😂👍

@chinesecovidanalswabs4752 3 жыл бұрын

lol right?

@talonwash 3 жыл бұрын

Where's that one black guy?

@MFPhoto1 2 жыл бұрын

Good question. Washington did have free blacks in his army, so there would have been more than one.

@LittleJimmyNorton 3 жыл бұрын

It's not live.....

@christafarion9 3 жыл бұрын

Dislike for unconstitutional masks

@georgem7965 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing at all unconstitutional about necessary public health measures. In 1905 the US Supreme Court ruled, and it is still good law, that a mandatory smallpox vaccination did not unduly infringe on a person's constitutional rights. Having to wear a mask is much less intrusive than a smallpox vaccination. This is no more restrictive to personal liberty than having to obey a speed limit, wearing a seat belt, or having to obey any other law that protects both the individual and the community. With every right comes a responsibility.

@christafarion9 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgem7965 Thanks for your opinion.

@christafarion9 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgem7965 Commie.

@georgem7965 3 жыл бұрын

@@christafarion9 Dear Christopher: Probably not. I have loved this country all my life and have put it on the line to defend it. 50 years ago I was leading an Infantry Platoon in Viet Nam. I have spent most of my subsequent life in public service. What have you done? Can you give me a reasoned argument of why I may be in legal error? Or is name calling all you've got?

@christafarion9 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgem7965 Dear George: You sound like someone who follows orders and doesn't think for himself to me. Your Vietnam comment cements that view for me. I'm not going to argue with you. If you think this is all good and ay-ok, then I'll see you on the other side in the coming civil war. So sorry to inform you: this isn't going away, we're not going to surrender. If you can't bring yourself to fight for freedom, you're nor worth the breath. Enjoy your muzzle, and your place in history next to Hitler and Mao. We will roll over you, and your past military accomplishments will count for nothing. 2A's gonna knock your teeth out.