George Washington

This 250-year-old NJ home with ties to General Washington is listed for sale

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This 250-year-old NJ home with ties to General Washington is listed for sale

Historic Lansdown Estate in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County 1 of 30 Lansdown, a 47-acre estate in Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, was once the home of Charles Stewart, quartermaster general for George Washington’s Continental Army. Stewart hosted Washington at the property, which dates back to the mid-18th century. Before it went up for sale for nearly … Read more

When Washington crossed the Delaware at Christmas 1776, it was not in the name of Christian nationalism

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When Washington crossed the Delaware at Christmas 1776, it was not in the name of Christian nationalism

I grew up a few miles from where George Washington and his Continental Army crossed the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on Hessian mercenary soldiers stationed in Trenton, NJ. As luck would have it, Washington launched this daring military coup on Christmas Day, sending three parties (only one succeeded) across the ice-choked waters … Read more