Hillsborough Emmy Award-Winning Producer Creates Historical Washington Crossing Film

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Three-time Emmy Award-winning producer and self-proclaimed history buff Tim Stollery of Hillsborough was able to tap into his passion and create a unique video for The Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) of New Jersey.

The "Crossing To Victory: Washington Recaptures New Jersey," is a 13-minute educational video free for viewers to watch. (See video below)

"It's a story that's been told that everyone thinks they know it. It's the story of George Washington crossing the Delaware River. ... But what we show are some of the less reported, less well-known aspects of the crossing," said Stollery.

One of those aspects revolves around the famous painting of Washington crossing the river. Specifically, the Durham boat used. Stollery noted that it was more likely that Washington used flat bottom ferry boats as well to bring over cargo.

"The WCPA even commissioned an artist to show how it may have really happened," said Stollery.

Stollery got involved with the project after he became a volunteer at Washington Crossing.

"I have a built-in interest in history. I am a history nut," said Stollery.

The purpose of the film is to educate visitors and viewers.

"We hope this film will enhance public understanding of the fascinating and crucial American Revolutionary War events that took place on these grounds, and inspire people visit this park," said Annette C. Earling, WCPA president.

"For the first time, the film gives a concise account of events that took place on December 25-26, 1776 in this park: From the Crossing itself, to the importance of the ferry operations that moved the Continental Army and its artillery across the Delaware River, to General Washington’s decision at the 1740 Johnson Ferry House to go ahead with the attack on Trenton, to the heroic crossing of Jacob’s Creek and march to Trenton resulting in victory," added Tim West, WCPA vice president and project manager.

For more information on the film visit wcpa-nj.com.

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