Washington Crossing Christmas Reenactment- 49 Years
Washington Crossing Christmas Reenactment 1976
Starting with the Bicentennial celebration of the Christmas Crossing, I began studying the American Revolution and American History. For over 40 years U.S. History and U.S. Military History has been my academic pursuit and career.
I thank St. John Terrell for inviting this young 14 year-old to partake in such an iconic event and igniting my passion for the history of our country and those who built it.
I thank St. John Terrell for inviting this young 14 year-old to partake in such an iconic event and igniting my passion for the history of our country and those who built it.
St. John Terrell and his interest in bringing history alive was such a driving force in my decision to pursue the study of the American Revolution. At his annual portrayal of General Washington making Summerseat his headquarters (December 8th to 14th, 1776), I enjoyed portraying one of his soldiers as I watched him bring General George Washington alive...
Washington Crossing Reenactment -1977
During my 2nd Christmas Crossing Reenactment in 1977, St. John Terrell, playing George Washington for the last time, took me in his boat as a kind gesture from a retiring reenactor to a new recruit to this iconic event. I stood up front near the general (2nd to the right of Washington).
Washington Crossing Reenactment- 2007
30 years later in 2007, I first portrayed General Washington and stood at the bow with a new recruit (my son) standing at my side in the same position.
History of the Washington Crossing Reenactment
I am honored to have been part of a new book out on the history of this great reenactment "Images of America, Washington Crossing" (2022) by Robert W. Sands Jr. and Patricia E. Millen. My family and I are forever indebted to all those whose love of American History has kept this iconic reenactment alive for historians of all ages.
I am honored to have been part of a new book out on the history of this great reenactment "Images of America, Washington Crossing" (2022) by Robert W. Sands Jr. and Patricia E. Millen. My family and I are forever indebted to all those whose love of American History has kept this iconic reenactment alive for historians of all ages.
Washington Crossing Reenactment-2016
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Mid-river looking at the New Jersey bank.
Now, 49 years after starting this Christmas Day tradition, still reenacting the most iconic American event with my two sons.
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Photos
Chosen to portray George Washington in 2007
As Major General Nathanael Greene reviewing the troops prior to crossing the Delaware 2012.
Washington Crossing the Delaware
May we never forget the importance of this turning point of the American Revolution.