One of the most famous battles of the American Revolutionary War for Independence was Washington crossing the Delaware to surprise hung over Hessian troops on the other side of the river. It was not a massive victory, in terms of military significance. Yet, it was one of a series of victories for the rebels which inspired some confidence and provided a sliver of hope for their cause. One of the most iconic and enduring images of that battle is of a bold General George Washington standing in front of his boat, with his foot planted atop the boat, as bold a sign of leadership, confidence and perhaps even eagerness to get on with the upcoming battle.
In fact, the reality was surely different. No such image likely ever took place in real time.
Still, it has become one of the most enduring symbols of the American Revolution.
This weekend, my girlfriend and I placed a visit to Washington Crossing Historic Park, on the Pennsylvania side. It was actually the second time she and I visited it (or at least passed through it), but this time, we actually paid something of a real visit to it.
That said, we did not stop or visit on the Jersey side. I heard that it is not nearly as impressive or pleasant as it is on the Pennsylvania side. Still, someday, I want to visit it. It was just not going to happen on this particular day.
We did get to see it on the Pennsylvania side, however. It was impressive to think that one of the most famous single events of the American Revolutionary War had taken place very close to where we were. Also, that our visit came just days after the 250th anniversary of the actual outbreak of the American Revolutionary War of Independence.
Below are some of the pictures that I took of the visit.
Enjoy.
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