Saved: Washington’s Crossing Of The Delaware
In 1776, George Washington made a famous journey across the Delaware River on Christmas Day. Boats ferried 2,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 18 cannons across the river. Then, they marched 8 miles downriver and attacked Hessian mercenaries in Trenton, NJ. Thirty Hessians were killed and two Continental soldiers froze to death.
For the past 56 years, the crossing has been re-enacted; however, this year they did not have enough money. At last, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., of Newtown, PA, pledged to donate $400,000 to the Washington Crossing Historical Park.
