Indiana University of Pennsylvania anthropology professor Ben Ford will present a free public lecture on his recent discovery of an original Durham boat on Sunday, September 9 at 2 PM in the Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) Visitor Center. Attendees will learn the history of Durham boats, including the role in Washington’s historic crossings of the Delaware River; what makes a Durham boat different from other vessels; how Durham boats contributed to the development of Mid-Atlantic and Northeast commerce; and how Ford and his team of local divers excavated and recorded this particular wreck and what their findings mean. Please Read More