Battle of Princeton

(Photos used with the permission of Al Pochek)

Battle of Princeton

Battle of Princeton- John as the General

Battle of Princeton

Princeton, the 5th gives fire

Princeton, The General follows the battle

Princeton, Washington addresses the victorious troops

Princeton, three cheers for his Excellency!

Princeton, preparing the General’s supper

Princeton, dining with the 5th PA commander

Princeton 13′

Princeton, the 5ht & Gen. Washington

Whitemarsh Encampment ( Hope Lodge)

Hope Lodge 2013

Market & Muster Day

This event is held at Washington’s Crossing Historic Park, PA. and is sponsored by the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. It recreates the one day a month that all able-bodied men were required to assemble and practice drilling & marching in order to defend their town or village. It was also a day to sign up for your required duty if you had not done so. For the 5th PA, it is a time to shed the regimental uniform and don civilian attire.

M&M Day 13

And what’s this, a LOYALIST in our midst!

M&M Day 13

Arguing his guilt before the local magistrate….

M&M Day 13

I find him guilty, away with him!

M&M Day 13

What loyalist?

M&M Day 13

Successful Crossing 2013!!

We had perfect weather, a bit cold, but clear skies!

For the Christmas Day crossing, as for the dress rehearsal, the advanced guard in the bateau ‘MOON’, as protrayed by the 5th PA, crossed the river first to secure the Jersey side for the troops and his Excellency, Gen. Washington to land. The General and his troops landed to great applause, and celebratory cannon fire!

HUZZAH to Gen. Washington for a successful crossing, and to our C.O. John Godzieba, for once again portraying the good General!

(The following photographs are used by the kind permission of the following; Suzanne Shaw and Elaine Schwetz of Mill Bridge Photography)

(Images of the dress rehearsal)

Moving into position to guard his excellency, Gen. Washington.