Come celebrate the season with us! Dey Mansion will be fully decorated and alive with the sights and sounds of the 18th century. The weekend will be filled with music, hearth cooking, demonstrations, and crafters, as well as special appearances from New Jersey's local militia. Visit our fully stocked gift shop featuring the Georgian Kitchen …
Join us for our yearly fundraiser dedicated to preserving historic sites and parks at the iconic Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters. Experience a candlelit tour of the venue while savoring an evening filled with music, delicious food, and wine. Tickets are $50.00 per person. To RSVP, please call 973-706-6640.
Join us as author Robert Skead talks about his new book Dark Treason, a middle grade historical fiction about Benedict Arnold and John André's 1780 plot to hand West Point over to the British. Free and open to the public! Space is limited! To reserve your spot, please email deymansion@passaiccountynj.org or call (973) 706-6640. Sponsored by …
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General George Washington’s War Tent will return to Dey Mansion for the first time in 245 years as the County of Passaic will host the Museum of the American Revolution’s First Oval Office Project. Enjoy diverse programs, live music, 18th-century games, arts and crafts, and engaging demonstrations that will transport you back to the Revolutionary …
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Join us and the Museum of the American Revolution in setting up the First Oval Office Project. Participants will learn about Washington’s War tent, members of Washington’s military “Family” and more! Participation is $5 and goes to the Friends of Dey Mansion.
Join us for a thought-provoking lecture exploring the complex relationship between Benjamin Franklin and his son, William Franklin. Discover the personal and political tensions that defined their bond during the American Revolution, and how their differing loyalties shaped their lives. This lecture is provided by Museum Attendant Paul Maloney who will be portraying the famous …
Step into the shoes of George Washington and experience the excitement of the fictional Battle of Great Notch in an immersive tabletop wargame event. Command your troops and test your tactical skills as you learn about the predicament of the Continental Army in October of 1780 while encamped at Dey Mansion. Event is free but …
Local historian Tom Dempsey returns to Dey Mansion to share the history of daily events at the headquarters in July 1780. In his presentation, Tom will discuss how events were shaped by the anticipated arrival of the French forces. The General Orders and correspondence from that time reflect a growing resolve by Washington to launch …
Celebrate Independence Day 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 to …
CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Step back in time at Dey Mansion and explore the captivating world of the American Revolution. Enjoy formal teatimes, living history demonstrations, and stories of loyalists who played pivotal roles. Discover untold narratives that shaped American history during this weeklong event! Bring the whole family and experience history like never …
CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Step back in time at Dey Mansion and explore the captivating world of the American Revolution. Enjoy formal teatimes, living history demonstrations, and stories of loyalists who played pivotal roles. Discover untold narratives that shaped American history during this weeklong event! Bring the whole family and experience history like never …
As part of our Loyalist Week event, Passaic County DCHA Staff Member Paul Maloney will give a first person talk portraying Benjamin Franklin. Paul's talk is a reflection on Benjamin Franklin's complicated relationship with his Loyalist son, William Franklin and the parallels between the Franklins and the Deys.