A ragtag band of colonial soldiers, with enlistments nearing their expiration dates, march to the landing. They will shortly embark into some commandeered Durham boats so they can cross over to New Jersey and pounce on the unsuspecting Hessians at Trent-town yonder.
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The boatmen row their Durham boat back to the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware after a successful crossing on Christmas afternoon. The red hats look like Tocques but actually they're liberty caps. I assume this is not an anachronism, but the first I ever heard of them being worn was in the French Revolution.
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Gen. Washington inspires the troops and some gawkers from the early 21st century.
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Plainsboro Presbyterian Church decorated for Pentecost
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on the Statue of Liberty ferry from New Jersey
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