Newtown Yardley, PA Events Calendar
Events for Sunday February 1, 2026
"The Other Crossings,” Old Library by Lake Afton
The “Other Crossings,” a program about the many crossing of the Delaware River in December 1776, will be presented by author and historian William (Larry) Kidder on Sunday, February 1 at 2 p.m. It will be held at the Old Library by Lake Afton, 46 West Afton Avenue in Yardley and is sponsored by the Yardley Historical Association. Most people have at least heard about General George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776, but there is much more to the story. Larry Kidder will share the history of the almost daily Delaware River crossings by Washington’s troops during the month leading up to the famous crossing and several crossings after the Battle of Trenton. Local militia troops stationed in the Yardley area played a significant role in these crossings as did the Yardley ferry. This expanded story will allow a better understanding of what made the Christmas crossing so important and the victory at Trenton possible. The public is invited to this free program. No reservations are needed. Seating will be first come.
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