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December 25, 1776 George Washington and the Delaware River
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Located on the Delaware River just eight miles north of Trenton is Washington Crossing State Park. It was here that the Continental Army under the command of General George Washington landed after crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776. The crossing was used to carry both passengers and supplies across the Delaware River. General Washington chose to cross the Delaware River at this place because not many people knew about it or used the ferry often. This location allowed his troops to cross the river without being seen or caught. After landing in New Jersey, the Continental Army attacked German and British troops in the Battles of Trenton and Princeton. These battles are the beginning of the colonist's victory over Great Britain in the American Revolution. |
