You can see replica boats here. A cool insight into what they looked like when the Crossing event occurred! Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Inn, Barn, History Sign, Boats, Delaware River Bridge From Pennsylvania Section. Photos by Nature Photographer Pam Hirst at PKH Photography. Writing by Freelance Content Writer and Travel Blogger Meghan Hirst at Meghan Hirst, Writer.
"I am determined, as the night is favorable to cross the river..."
–George Washington
Washington said these words in a letter to Colonel Cadwalader on December 25, 1776. He and his troops were fortifying the inn at the time. A man named Samuel McConkey purchased the building from a family with the surname "Baker" in the same year.
This was not the first ferry establishment in this area; the first one was constructed in 1752. Sadly, the only thing left of it is the basement kitchen.
The barn was not put in until 1977. The replica Durham boats are present at the yearly re-enactments of the Crossing event. Since this type of boat was utilized to transport iron ore and hefty trade goods, Washington deemed it to be very suitable. Because of their durability, Durham boats were popular long after the American Revolution ended.
If you would like to attend the re-enactments, we encourage you to check out Washington Crossing Park's website. There are are two available: the First Crossing and the Christmas Day Crossing. There is a fee to view the first one and the second one is free. Please note that details may be subject to change due to COVID-19 guidelines. There is an awesome video that you can view on the website as well as other videos on YouTube if you cannot witness the re-enactments in person.
The Frye House and Hibbs House are next!
Have you seen any historical re-enactments in real life or online?
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