The Washington Crossing Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (S.A.R.) held its “Ten Crucial Days” dinner meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Continental Tavern in Yardley.
Revolutionary War author and historical interpreter David Price was the guest speaker. He is author of a trilogy about the “Ten Crucial Days” of the American Revolution from the time of Washington’s crossing the Delaware River through the battles of Trenton, Assunpink Creek and Princeton.
He gave a talk titled “Colonel John Haslet’s World” based on his latest book in his trilogy titled “John Haslet’s World: An Ardent Patriot, the Delaware Blues, and the Spirit of 1776.” Price spoke about how this little-known hero formed and guided perhaps the finest fighting force in George Washington’s army in 1776. Haslet’s leadership was crucial during this pivotal time for the American patriots.
Price was honored by the chapter at the dinner meeting with the SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal. The medal was awarded by Chapter President William Hampton for Price’s outstanding work in supporting the SAR’s goals and objectives. His work promotes the historical and accurate story of the Crossing and the succeeding 10 crucial days of the American Revolution.
Price has been instrumental in furthering the Chapter’s primary goal: that of the careful perpetuation and accurate teaching of Washington’s Crossing. His research, authorship and interpretive education programs promote the historical and accurate story of Washington’s troops successfully crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776 to defeat the Hessian soldiers in the battle of Trenton.
This battle initiated the “ten crucial days,” what many believe was the turning point in setting the Patriots on a course to victory over the British. Price has eight years of experience as a historical interpreter and outreach educator for the Friends of Washington Crossing Park and four years of experience at Princeton Battlefield.
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