Step back in time this October and experience the Dey Mansion after dark! Journey through the historic halls where General George Washington once stood, then continue with us on a lantern-lit walk to the Dey Family Cemetery. On the way, do you think you can you find all of the turnips? Discover the stories and …
Saturday, October 10 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday, October 11 | 10:00AM - 2:00PM Experience the American Revolution during the Dey Mansion's annual Fall Encampment. Meet historical reenactors, explore Revolutionary War encampments, watch live demonstrations, and discover how soldiers and civilians lived during America's fight for independence at General George Washington's 1780 headquarters. Admission is …
Celebrate International Archaeology Day at the Passaic County Archaeology Center! Explore local history through demonstrations, exhibits, and hands-on activities. Enjoy a morning lecture, guided tours, site mapping, a mock excavation, artifact mending, and more. There is something for all ages!
Discover how archaeologists read the soil and uncover stories from the past! In this hands-on workshop, participants will help construct a new archaeological installation layer by layer. Select artifacts, explore how human activity shapes the soil, and help create an exhibit for future visitors to enjoy. Designed for ages 12–16. Registration is required due to …
Experience the warmth and joy of an eighteenth-century Christmas as Linda Russell & Company present a festive concert of traditional holiday music at Dey Mansion. Enjoy period songs, beloved carols, and instrumental music from the Revolutionary era as the sounds and traditions of Christmas in early America come to life. Blending festive music with engaging …