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[[File:1983-08-29 Article in Capital.jpg|thumb|The Capital Aug 29 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. |
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[[File:1983-08-30 Article in Capital v2.jpg|thumb|The Capital Aug 30 1983]] |
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[[File:20170715-005.jpg|thumb|Proclamation]] |
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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 |
File:20161227002.jpg|Jack McCorkle as George Washington |
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File:20161227009.jpg|Marching Up Ferry Point Road |
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File:20161227007.jpg|General & Mrs. Washington (Jack & Mary McCorkle) Arrive at Ferry Point |
File:20161227007.jpg|General & Mrs. Washington (Jack & Mary McCorkle) Arrive at Ferry Point |
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File:WRS 1983 Mark Sean Russell Mom & Paul Dray.jpg|Honor Guard Salutes The General |
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File:NEG14-20200719-019.jpg|Lord Mayor Eisinger Reads Proclamation |
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File:20161227-001.jpg|Honor Guard |
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<gallery caption="Photos courtesy The Capital"> |
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File:WRS 1983 Mark Sean Russell Mom & Paul Dray.jpg|Honor Guard Salutes The General |
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File:1983-08-30_Article_in_Capital_v2.jpg|THE CAPITAL August 30, 1983 |
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Latest revision as of 16:48, 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