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[[File:1983-08-29 Article in Capital.jpg|thumb|The Capital Aug 29 1983]]
[[File:1983-08-30 Article in Capital v2.jpg|thumb|The Capital Aug 30 1983]]
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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.
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File:20161227002.jpg|Jack McCorkle as George Washington
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File:20161227007.jpg|General & Mrs. Washington (Jack & Mary McCorkle) Arrive at Ferry Point
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File:20161227008.jpg|Launch from Ferry Point▼
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▲File:WRS 1983 Mr McCorkle & Mark.jpg|General Washington Confers with Corporal Hildebrand
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== Eyewitness Report ==▼
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▲== Eyewitness Report ==
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