Join historian Ed Koenig for an engaging lecture on the life and legacy of Baron Friedrich von Steuben, the Prussian officer whose military expertise helped transform George Washington's Continental Army into a disciplined fighting force. From his early military career in Europe and journey to America to his pivotal role at Valley Forge and his …
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Join us for a special sensory-friendly living history day featuring the 2nd New Jersey Regiment, an 18th century Revolutionary War reenactment unit. Visitors can meet soldiers in period clothing and learn about daily life in 1780 through hands-on demonstrations, cooking over open fires, and military drill. This program is designed for visitors who benefit from …
While Bergen County contributed few soldiers to Washington’s Continental Army, hundreds served various short-term tours of duty in the militia or state troops (militia serving beyond one month). Under the command of Colonel Theunis Dey, the militia were responsible for guarding neighborhoods, routes, and passes from the enemy. Join Historian Todd Braisted as he explores …
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Was the Great Fire of 1776 an act of war, sabotage, or something else entirely? Join us for a lecture exploring one of the American Revolution’s most dramatic and enduring mysteries: the Great Fire of New York. In September 1776, as British forces occupied New York City following George Washington’s retreat, a devastating fire tore …
NEW DATE: This event has been postponed until July 11th due to the extreme heat. 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 …
Step into 1780 as Heard’s Brigade, an 18th-century Revolutionary War reenactment unit, returns to the Dey Mansion grounds! Throughout the day, soldiers will drill and maneuver, cook over open fires, and demonstrate the daily life of the Continental Army. Visitors can explore the military encampment, see period equipment and clothing, and speak directly with reenactors …
The Battle of Golden Hill was one of the more obscure conflicts during the Revolutionary Period. This skirmish in the center of New York City in January 1770 was born out of the frustration of not only the Sons of Liberty in New York, but of a larger group of citizens who were weary of …
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 …
Join author Damien Cregeau as he speaks about his new book Portraits of Patriots, focusing on John Trumbull and five fellow patriots from Connecticut during the American Revolution. Cregeau will go into detail on John, who served as an officer in the war while beginning to become an artist. Trumbull would go on to paint …
Join the Friends of Dey Mansion and members of the National Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Association for a wine and cheese fundraiser event! Enjoy delectable French-inspired treats in a historic setting, all while making a difference in the education and preservation programs at the Dey Mansion! Click Here to Sign Up
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 …
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 …