General George Washington Presents “The Dark Days of the American Revolution”

As the days keep getting darker in early December, it is a perfect time to hear “General Washington” talking about the Dark Days of the American Revolution. Join us as we kick off the semiquincentennial at Summerseat House, General Washington's Headquarters, on December 7th at 2:00 p.m. Sam Davis, portraying Washington, will bring that time in history to life, sharing details of the daring Battles of New York, Trenton (first and second), and Princeton.

Summerseat House, located at 130 Legion Avenue in Morrisville, PA, is most famous as the Headquarters of General George Washington from December 8th to 14th, 1776. The well-known directive, "That all the boats and watercraft should be secured or destroyed," was issued by Washington while he was staying at Summerseat.

This is a free event, but registration is required.

Presenter Bio:

Sam Davis brings General George Washington to life, combining historical authenticity with personal passion for America's founding era. Sam's connection to the Revolutionary War is deeply personal—21 of his ancestors fought for American independence, including two colonels. As a member of the Sons of the American Revolution for 10 years and a Freemason for 45 years, he honors the values and sacrifices of the founding generation. Sam serves as Vice President of the Morrisville Historical Society. A dedicated educator, Sam taught for 36 years at Trenton Central High School.

About DRGP

The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) sponsors lectures about different aspects of the Delaware River's cultural, recreational, and natural heritage. An environmental nonprofit, DRGP supports the Delaware River Scenic Byway, the Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River, the Delaware River Water Trail, and the Delaware River Heritage Trail.

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We extend our sincere gratitude to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for their financial support of the 2025 Heritage Lectures. We also thank Morrisville Historical Society for graciously providing use of the Summerseat House.