PHOTO ESSAY: Christmas Day Washington Crossing Reenactment
PHOTO ESSAY: Christmas Day Washington Crossing Reenactment
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Photojournalist Cooper Tyksinski captured this Bucks County Christmas tradition where thousands gather on the banks of the Delaware River to watch the reenactment of George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas night river crossing during the Revolutionary War.
A boat battalion carries out oars that will be used on the boats during the crossing of the delaware river.Steve, a reenactor from alexandria, virginia, has been participating for nine years.Reenactors talk with the public, sharing facts and answering questions during downtime.“redcoats” perform traditional music, playing instruments such as flutes and drums, as they march around washington crossing.A reenactor poses for a portrait, leaning against a tree in front of the washington crossing bridge.A battalion prepares to muster before the reenactment of the crossing commences.Cannons are fired over the delaware river on christmas day as part of the washington crossing reenactment.Eenactors stand in formation with boat oars on the ground.A reenactor leans against a rope in a barn overlooking the delaware river.Spectators line up in preparation for george washington’s arrival.A reenactor, dressed as george washington, walks toward the visitor center.
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