Join us for a simulated archaeological excavation! Learn how archaeologists uncover, document, and analyze artifacts through an exciting hands-on experience. Working together, participants will carefully excavate a simulated site, screen the soil, examine their discoveries, and discuss what the artifacts reveal. Registration is required due to limited space. Two Sessions: October 11th, 10:00 AM - …
Join Dey Mansion Docent Tom Dempsey for an engaging lecture exploring the life and military career of Colonel Alexander Scammell, one of the Continental Army’s most respected officers. As General George Washington’s Adjutant General, Scammell played an important role in organizing and maintaining the Continental Army throughout the Revolutionary War. Learn about Scammell’s leadership, service, …
Ever wonder what stories are buried beneath our feet? Explore the history of Dundee Island Park, from prehistoric times through its industrial past, and learn how local flooding has shaped the area’s archaeology. Come early or stay after the talk to explore the Passaic County Archaeology Center and view artifacts connected to the area’s history. …
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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!
Join us for an elegant afternoon tea at Lambert Castle featuring freshly baked scones with clotted cream, savory and sweet treats, and a selection of teas. During the tea, historian Karen Bachmann will explore Victorian mourning practices and how grief shaped 19th-century customs and material culture. Learn about the sentimental art of mourning jewelry and …
An advocate for arts education, professional dancer and educator, Dajhia Ingram Maddox believes in the power of community building through dance and all art forms. This event will introduce attendees to the power of mind/body connection through dance, movement and writing. This exercise, guided by Maddox, will enable participants to write down the words that …
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 …
Celebrate Archaeology Month by exploring beneath Dey Mansion, Washington’s Headquarters! Join a guided tour to discover what excavations have revealed about the site’s history. View archival photos and explore features that show how the Dey family and soldiers used the landscape. After the tour, visit the Visitor Center to see artifacts recovered from the grounds! …
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Join us on October 24, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Passaic County Arts Center at the John W. Rea House to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibits! Light refreshments to be served. This event is free to the public -- please RSVP. Click here to RSVP. America's Tapestry In the …
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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 …
The 19th century of the Victorian Era was a time rife with sentimental culture. Death rates were high due to numerous factors including disease, war, and high childhood mortality. Queen Victoria was an unlikely fashion icon and submerged herself in mourning after the deaths of both her husband, Prince Albert, and her mother in 1861. …
Step into 1780 and join General George Washington, Martha Washington, Mercy Otis Warren, and James Warren for an unforgettable evening of dining and living history at Dey Mansion. Enjoy a historically inspired dinner while experiencing the world of the American Revolution. The evening begins with a presentation featuring these influential figures before they join guests …