Madison Historical Society: Lecture | William Kidder on Washington Crossing the Delaware | Tuesday September 17 2024 | 7:00-9:00 PM
Emanuel Leutze’s C. 1850 painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware, created to arouse feelings of patriotism and dedication to a cause, is perhaps the most iconic image of the American Revolution. Three days before the crossing, Washington was told that New Jersey was totally deranged, without government, or officers civil or military in it that […]