Revolutionary River: The Delaware Waterway & the War for Independence

The Delaware River was more than an obstacle crossed by Washington’s army on December 25th, 1776.  At the heart of its 120 navigable miles lay Philadelphia, the Revolutionary capital of a new republic…if it could be won, and kept.  Perhaps more vitally than any other waterway, the Bay and River became a strategic actor in its own right, influencing trade, communication, and military movement – especially during the key phase of 1776-1778.  Join independent historian and Historic Lewes’ Director of Interpretation, Ryan Schwartz, in this exploration of how the waters that still flow passed Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware influenced the dramatic acts of the United States’ founding drama.