Delaware River too dangerous for re-enactment of 1776 crossing

Friday, December 26, 2003

WASHINGTON CROSSING, N.J. -- A Christmas Eve downpour following heavy rain and snow made the Delaware River too dangerous for the annual re-enactment of George Washington's bold Revolutionary War crossing Thursday, grounding the actors for the second Christmas in a row.

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