Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the American Revolution from a different perspective as Dey Mansion, Washington’s Headquarters hosts its second annual Loyalist Week! Join us from Wednesday, May 14th, through Sunday, May 18^th,  and culminate with a weekend encampment filled with immersive history, interactive activities, and family-friendly fun.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday, May 14th

12:00 PM

Lunch Time Presentation Women on the Other Side: Loyalist Women in Passaic County

Thursday, May 15th

12:00 PM	Lunch Time Presentation Uncommonly Zealous and Active: Abraham Van Buskirk & the NJV
7:00 PM	Tea time Presentation with Todd Braisted, Loyalist Historian

Friday, May 16th

12:00 PM	Lunch Time First Person Interpretation A Family Divided: Benjamin Franklin on his complicated relationship with William
6:00 PM	Wine & Cheese Fundraiser for Friends of Passaic County Parks $35 per person, cash or check (made out to Friends of Passaic County Parks). Book ahead by calling (973) 706-6640 or pay at the door.

Saturday, May 17th

10:00 AM	Camps open to the public
11:00 AM	Formation of troops for Inspection (safety)
11:30 AM	Military Drill Demo Dey Mansion Front Lawn
12:00 PM	Nooning of the Troops (mid-day meal and rest)
1:00 PM	Meet Black Loyalist Leader Colonel Tye
2:00 PM	Military Drill Demo Dey Mansion Front Lawn
3:00 PM	Take Loyalist Oath with Reenactors

Sunday, May 18th

10:00 AM	Camps open to the public
11:00 AM	Formation of troops for Inspection (safety)
11:30 AM	Military Drill Demo Dey Mansion Front Lawn
12:00 PM	Nooning of the Troops (mid-day meal and rest)
1:00 PM	Meet Black Loyalist Leader Colonel Tye
2:00 PM	Military Drill Demo Dey Mansion Front Lawn
3:00 PM	Take Loyalist Oath with Reenactors

*Schedule is subject to change due to weather

Living History Demonstrations

Throughout each day, you can take in the following demonstrations of 18th-century life:

Camp life cooking demos 

Spinning demos  

Field Music Demos 

Carpentry and blacksmithing in the Blacksmith shop