Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania

On Christmas night in 1776, General George Washington led a surprise crossing of the ice-choked Delaware River with 2,400 troops, launching a bold attack that shifted the momentum of the American Revolution. By then, his army was exhausted, having had to retreat from New York, while the British held Rhode Island and much of New Jersey. The ensuing victory revived a faltering cause. Morale was boosted, soldiers reenlisted, and new recruits joined…