The crossing of the Dan River is an annual event held each February in South Boston, Virginia to commemorate the1781 crossing by General Nathanial Green and his army to get away from the British army. They succeeded in getting across by using two ferries and many batteaux which were then secured on the North side…
The Crossing of the Dan festivities for the Saturday portion of the weeklong event: See page with slideshow and description of the event by Holt Messerly. Please note that photo prints are available for purchase online.
. . . a turning point in the American Revolution See Calendar of Events posting for more information: _______________________________________________________ Saturday, February 13, 9 a.m. Celebrate the 235th Anniversary of the Crossing of the Dan River Chastain Theatre, The Prizery, and at site of Boyd’s Ferry (Riverside Exhibit Area) Agenda Greetings and Presentation of Wreaths (Chastain…