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On August 27, 1983, the community of [[Wild Rose Shores]] reenacted George Washington's crossing of the South River as part of the 300th anniversary celebration of the founding of the port of London Town. Jack and Mary McCorkle portrayed George and Martha Washington with rented costumes and a horse. [[Annapolis Artillery Reenactment Group|Ferguson's Artillery]] provided the color guard. |
On August 27, 1983, the community of [[Wild Rose Shores]] reenacted George Washington's crossing of the South River as part of the 300th anniversary celebration of the founding of the port of London Town. Jack and Mary McCorkle portrayed George and Martha Washington with rented costumes and a horse. [[Annapolis Artillery Reenactment Group|Ferguson's Artillery]] provided the color guard. |
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File:20161227002.jpg|Jack McCorkle as George Washington |
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File:20161227003.jpg|Lord Mayor Eisinger Reads Proclamation |
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== Eyewitness Report == |
== Eyewitness Report == |
Revision as of 16:45, 15 September 2020
On August 27, 1983, the community of Wild Rose Shores reenacted George Washington's crossing of the South River as part of the 300th anniversary celebration of the founding of the port of London Town. Jack and Mary McCorkle portrayed George and Martha Washington with rented costumes and a horse. Ferguson's Artillery provided the color guard.
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Jack McCorkle as George Washington
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Marching Up Ferry Point Road
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General & Mrs. Washington (Jack & Mary McCorkle) Arrive at Ferry Point
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Lord Mayor Eisinger Reads Proclamation
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Honor Guard
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Launch from Ferry Point
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General Washington Confers with Corporal Hildebrand
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Honor Guard Salutes The General