Come celebrate the end of the holiday season with a Twelfth Night Celebration! Join us for an enchanting evening filled with 18th century music, holiday crafts, parlor games, and delicious treats. You may even become the King or Queen of Twelfth Night! At the end of the evening, help Dey Mansion staff bring the Christmas …
John U. Rees joins us for our first lecture of the year, speaking on African Americans in the Continental Army. Rees will dive into the roles of African Americans in the regiments of the Continental Army, their motivation for fighting, and their experiences during and after the American Revolution. Rees is the author of They …
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It is George Washington’s birthday and we are hosting a ball in his honor! Dancing Master Niel DeMarino will be leading dancers in the main hall of the Dey Mansion while 18th century music fills each room. Join us for an evening of music, food, and dancing! Tickets are $30.00 per person. Call 973-706-6640 or …
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It is George Washington’s birthday and we are hosting a ball in his honor! Dancing Master Niel DeMarino will be leading dancers in the main hall of the Dey Mansion while 18th century music fills each room. Join us for an evening of music, food, and dancing! Tickets are $30.00 per person. Call 973-706-6640 or …
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The Happy Revolution: The Educational Worlds of Early National Women Dr. Lucia McMahon, Professor in the Department of History, Philosophy, and Liberal Studies at William Paterson University, joins us for this month’s lecture at the Dey Mansion! The “happy revolution” was not in the American Revolution itself but rather the related developments that gave women …
In this two-day workshop, learn how to make the foundational garment of women’s wardrobes in the 18th century, the shift! Participants will come away with a historic shift well underway, and with the skills to complete the garment on their own. Seamstress and historian Kirsten Hammerstrom will be leading this workshop. A supply list and …
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Dey Mansion with a delightful afternoon tea in the company of Martha Washington. Guests will step back in time to enjoy tea, sweets, and stories from the First Lady herself, offering a glimpse into 18th century life, family, and friendship during the Revolutionary Era. This elegant gathering is the perfect …
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a bang at the Dey Mansion’s July 4th Picnic! Join us for an afternoon of patriotic festivities, including lawn games, live music, delicious food, and plenty of all-American fun. Bring your family and friends, and enjoy the beautiful grounds of this historic landmark. Don’t miss out on the perfect way …