Only in Bucks County: Bristol's Delaware River

   I am absolutely in awe at the beauty of the Delaware River; even an industrial stretch of it like here in Bristol. Sure, you will see folks fishing from the wharf, recreational kayakers, and people out for a boat ride or on jet skis, but I've also seen HUGE cargo ships originating from places like Holland  and Hong Kong go by. Whether it's for sport, relaxation, or transportation, the river gets good use and the sunrises and sunsets can be spectacular. 

Here are just a few photos that I've taken since I moved in:

As cute of a town as Bristol Borough is, and as calming as the river is every time I see it, I feel completely aware that this town at the southern tip of Bucks County has its ties to an earlier time, and its evolution. When I stepped into the Grundy Library yesterday and saw this poster advertising an event they are having about Bristol during the Industrial Era, I knew I had to go!

Only in Bucks County: Washington's 283rd Birthday Bash

Last weekend I gave myself the photo assignment to cover George Washington's Birthday celebration at Washington Crossing Historic Park. I entered the park and walked to the Visitor's Center. My job was to take photos while General Washington cut a really awesome three-tiered birthday cake that was donated by a local pizza shop. (Note that the cake was so large that George opted to cut it with his sword!)

 Seven time Washington re-enactor John Godzieba. 

It was a BIG cake.

Luckily, George had his sword handy.

In addition to the festivities as the General cut his cake, the historic buildings that are grouped around that part of the park were open for visitors with living history demonstrations going on. 

The first one I visited was the Blacksmith's barn.

 Dan Lapidow, aka @the_hebrew_hammer_blacksmith on Instagram

COLONIAL STUFF:

I passed re-enactors walking down the main trail...

This kind Colonial woman invited me in for tea and a tour!

Re-enactor's garb.

Colonial women eating 20th century cake.

The General's Headquarters:

This bed was SMALL. Men were much shorter back in the day.

                                      

I had the opportunity to see the inside of The Durham Boat House next.
Durham boats were the type of boats used to carry cargo up and down the Delaware, and Washington's choice for his army's attack on Trenton.

And finally, a few more shots of the 19th century Taylorsville homes in February's snow, and the Delaware River on the way back to the car:

Porch detail. If any of this scenery or history appeals to you, the park has lots of events throughout the year. Scroll to the bottom of the park's Events Page and sign up for their e-Newsletter so you don't miss anything. The re-enactment of General Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware in December is not to be missed!

                                                            Shoe Selfie ;)

"People are trapped in history, and history is trapped in them."

~James Baldwin