Historic Places in South Jersey

Historic Places in South Jersey - Places to Go and Things to Do

A discussion of things to do and places to go, with the purpose
of sharing, and encouraging exploration of South Jersey.

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Historic Events on Holidays

From The Atlantic Magazine, November 2017 issue:
George Washington and his army crossed the Delaware on December 25, 1776 to launch a surprise attack the next morning on a garrison of Hessian troops celebrating Christmas.  The Continental troops forces marched, hungry and ill clad against the cold and snow, to make this attack.  The decisive victory increased morale and gave our faltering Revolution the boost it needed to convince everyone we might have a chance.

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