George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River: A holiday tradition for fans of history
Fans reenact George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River every December. Muskets and cannon fire probably aren't the traditional way most Americans associate their Christmas Day with but for dozens along the New Jersey and Pennsylvania border, it is the perfect way to remember one of the most inspiring parts of the nation's founding. The historical reenactment of George Washington's cross ing of the Delaware River is held every December in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Thousands of spectators gather along the riverbank to watch reenactors row period-correct wooden boats a cross the river to New Jersey. Reenactors participate in George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Dec. 11, 2022. Kelly Terez/ABC News John Godzieba, who's portrayed Gen. Washington at the reenactment for 13 years, told ABC News' "Start Here" podcast the event is more meaningful than putting on an 18th century uniform. "We...