Washington Crossing Historic Park
The park includes 13 historic buildings including McConkey's
Ferry Inn, where General George Washington and his aides
ate dinner and made plans prior to the crossing. Among the
historic buildings is a 20th-century barn that houses several
replica Durham Boats. Durham boats were large, open boats
that were used to transport pig iron along the Delaware River at
the time of the Revolution and these boats, along with others,
were used to transport soldiers, horses, and equipment
across the river on the night of December 25, 1776. The replica
boats are used each Christmas when the famous crossing is
re-enacted in the park.
The park includes 13 historic buildings including McConkey's
Ferry Inn, where General George Washington and his aides
ate dinner and made plans prior to the crossing. Among the
historic buildings is a 20th-century barn that houses several
replica Durham Boats. Durham boats were large, open boats
that were used to transport pig iron along the Delaware River at
the time of the Revolution and these boats, along with others,
were used to transport soldiers, horses, and equipment
across the river on the night of December 25, 1776. The replica
boats are used each Christmas when the famous crossing is
re-enacted in the park.
Statue Of Washington Crossing The Delaware
You Can See There Is A Modern Way To Cross The
Delaware River Now
There is now a bridge (albeit a very narrow one which you
have to drive slow and close to the edge ni order to get two
cars past each other) to cross the Delaware River at this
point.
Delaware River Now
There is now a bridge (albeit a very narrow one which you
have to drive slow and close to the edge ni order to get two
cars past each other) to cross the Delaware River at this
point.
Durham Boats
Type of boat used to cross the Delaware.
Type of boat used to cross the Delaware.
Washington Delaware Crossing Point
Standing on the Pennsylvania side, you can see across
the river to New Jersey.
Standing on the Pennsylvania side, you can see across
the river to New Jersey.
The Original McKonkey Ferry Inn Where Washington
Stayed Before He Crossed At This Point
Built in 1750, this building was the only one in the area
when the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River in
December 1776.
Stayed Before He Crossed At This Point
Built in 1750, this building was the only one in the area
when the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River in
December 1776.
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