Reenactment of George Washington's crossing of the South River

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.

• Photos courtesy Jim & Libby Hopkins, the Hildebrands
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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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The Capital Aug 29 1983

The Capital Aug 30 1983

Proclamation

• Photos courtesy The Capital
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  General Washington Confers with Corporal Hildebrand

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  Honor Guard Salutes The General

Eyewitness Report

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