Step Back in Time: Crossing the Delaware with George Washington

Join us for a captivating afternoon as George Washington steps out of history to share "10 Little-Known Facts about the Battle of Trenton."
About this Event

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In this engaging, in-character presentation, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army himself will share how a desperate, daring surprise attack on December 26, 1776, saved the American Revolution from near-certain collapse. He will discuss how the audacious crossing of the icy Delaware River to defeat the Hessian garrison at Trenton revitalized a broken Continental Army.

This shocking victory, which involved two future presidents, did more than just capture vital supplies; it boosted morale, inspired soldiers to reenlist, and flipped the momentum of the war—proving that the Patriot cause was not lost. Join us to explore how this decisive battle shifted the course of history and restored faith in the fight for American independence from the perspective of General George Washington.

Presented by associate professor John Donovan of Broward College.