PRINCETON NJ Announcement

Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) Recruiting Rowers for December Crossing Reenactments

WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pa. – Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) is seeking rowers and boat crew members for its annual reenactments of George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River in December. Interested men and women can find out more at an informational meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 2, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Continental Tavern in Yardley.

Current crew members will explain the requirements and obligations of rowing during the annual December programs and detail safety precautions, including an upcoming boat drill scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21, at Core Creek Park in Langhorne.

Two reenactments are scheduled for this year. The first will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and the 64^th annual Christmas Day crossing will take place from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 25 (actual crossing at 1 p.m. on both days).