America at 250: Stories of Revolution - The Crossing (2000)

Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Beginning with a historical introduction by local historian Sandra Gibson-Quigley, stay for a screening of the film The Crossing. This presentation will be followed by a discussion led by Carol Mitchell.

About the movie: It is December 17, 1776. Hounded by his superior British forces, his army decimated by disease, desertion and lack of funds, General George Washington faces the unthinkable: He is losing the war for American Independence. A week later, on Christmas Eve, Washington will make one of the most courageous decisions in military history. Staking everything on a risky surprise attack against a garrison of battle hardened Hessian mercenaries, Washington sets out across the ice-choked Delaware River. Facing a desperate confrontation, in which his career, his life and the American Revolution itself hang in the balance.