Day 3- Washington's Crossing

This was the area where Washington crossed the Delaware...although imagine it as snowy and the water chocked full of icy flows......

When did Washington’s Crossing happen?

Washington’s Crossing happened on December 25, 1776

What was happening in America right before Washington’s Crossing?

It was only in July that the Declaration of Independence was signed.  Six short months later, the war was almost over.  New York had fallen to the British and the British had chased the Americans across New Jersey.  George Washington and his troops were only saved by going across the Delaware, so the British stopped the campaign to set up for winter camp.

How did Washington get across?

Washington and his men got across on Durham boats. These looked like big canoes.  But, what about all of the artillery and horses? Well they went across on larger ferry vessels, like the picture I have taken.  It might be hard to see...but that is ONE big BOAT!! (A fellow teacher from the trip is on so you can see how big it is)