NEWS1776 Delaware River crossingA Revolutionary War reenactor walks near the Washington Crossing bridge before the 62nd annual reenactment of Washington's Christmas 1776 crossing of the river. The crossing turned the tide of the Revolutionary War.Mel Evans, APRevolutionary War reenactors drill near the Delaware River as they prepare for the crossing. During the crossing 237 years ago, boats ferried 2,400 soldiers, 200 horses and 18 cannons across the river, and the troops marched eight miles downriver before battling Hessian mercenaries in the streets of Trenton.Mel Evans, APRevolutionary War reenactors wait near the Delaware River before the crossing in Washington Crossing, Pa., on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey border.Mel Evans, APGeorge Washington, played by John Godzieba, left, walks with some of his men near the Delaware River during the crossing.Mel Evans, APRevolutionary War reenactors walk along the Delaware River.Mel Evans, APGeorge Washington stands near the Delaware River.Mel Evans, APGeorge Washington looks toward New Jersey through a scope.Mel Evans, APGeorge Washington, second from left, walks with troops near the Delaware River.Mel Evans, APGeorge Washington looks toward New Jersey through a scope during the crossing.Mel Evans, APAs people watch from a bridge, George Washington holds onto his hat as he and his troops cross the Delaware River.Mel Evans, APGeorge Washington holds onto his hat as he and his troops cross the Delaware River.Mel Evans, APGeorge Washington holds onto his hat as he and his troops land in Titusville, N.J., after crossing the Delaware River.Mel Evans, APFeatured Weekly Ad