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
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  Jack McCorkle as George Washington
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  Marching Up Ferry Point Road
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  General Washington Confers with Corporal Hildebrand
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  General & Mrs. Washington (Jack & Mary McCorkle) Arrive at Ferry Point
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  Honor Guard Salutes The General
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  Lord Mayor Eisinger Reads Proclamation
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• Honor Guard
  Honor Guard
• Launch from Ferry Point
  Launch from Ferry Point

• Local News Coverage
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  THE CAPITAL August 29, 1983
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  THE CAPITAL August 30, 1983

• Proclamation
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Eyewitness Report

File:George W Replays South River Frolic.pdf