River crossings during the American Revolution were common events. Historians, patriotic organizations and living history enthusiasts focus on several of these crossings with commemorations and reenactments. The most celebrated of all crossings is Washington’s Crossing of the Delaware on December 25, 1776. State parks, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, recognize the crossing and events of […] The post “It is Incredible How Much They Dread a Rifle”: Col. William Woodford’s 1775 James R...| Journal of the American Revolution
After a delightful stay in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, we had time for one last adventure this cruising season before winter arrives. We decided on a relatively rarely done side trip up the James River to check out Richmond, VA - or RVA as commonly called. The river is navigable about 90 miles| Technomadia | Adventures in Nomadic Serendipity