Ferry boats played a crucial role in Washington’s December 1776 Crossing, which occurred just south of Lambertville. Local expert Stan Saperstein will share a presentation on the 1776 Delaware River ferry boat operations, including Coryell’s Ferry (Lambertville), while dressed in ferryman’s garb of the era. He’ll discuss the local ferries’ economic impact, how they affected private businesses and their military use. He’ll also provide a look at the technical operations and different styles of ferry boats.

Stanley D. Saperstein is a master micro-historian who specializes in important but little-known histories. He brings these stories to life through living history first-person impressions, portraying a variety of historical people from the Revolution and the Civil War. Stan is also a master wood-worker and owner of Artisans of the Valley, which creates museum quality period reproductions & original designs. He is a published author and teaches advanced learning history courses for seniors.