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 …
It is George Washington’s birthday and we are hosting a ball in his honor! Dancing Master Niel DeMarino will be leading dancers in the main hall of the Dey Mansion while 18th century music fills each room. Join us for an evening of music, food, and dancing! Tickets are $30.00 per person. Call 973-706-6640 or …
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It is George Washington’s birthday and we are hosting a ball in his honor! Dancing Master Niel DeMarino will be leading dancers in the main hall of the Dey Mansion while 18th century music fills each room. Join us for an evening of music, food, and dancing! Tickets are $30.00 per person. Call 973-706-6640 or …
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Spend the day immersed in the world of George Washington and the Revolutionary era at our annual George Washington Symposium on February 7, held in the historic Dey Mansion, once used as General Washington’s Headquarters during the war.Join us for a full day of engaging lectures and presentations exploring the Revolutionary War, Washington’s leadership, military …
John U. Rees joins us for our first lecture of the year, speaking on African Americans in the Continental Army. Rees will dive into the roles of African Americans in the regiments of the Continental Army, their motivation for fighting, and their experiences during and after the American Revolution. Rees is the author of They …
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Come celebrate the end of the holiday season with a Twelfth Night Celebration! Join us for an enchanting evening filled with 18th century music, holiday crafts, parlor games, and delicious treats. You may even become the King or Queen of Twelfth Night! At the end of the evening, help Dey Mansion staff bring the Christmas …
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.