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The War of Outposts
Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201-1209 Main St, River Edge, NJ | Get Directions »
$7.00
Experience running battles that occurred in Bergen County in 1780, highlighting New Bridge as a Revolutionary War battleground, at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201-1209 Main Street, River Edge, NJ, 07661 on Saturday, October 13 (11 am to 4 pm) and Sunday, October 14 (11 am to 3 pm). Hosted by Outwater's Militia, the 4th NJ Volunteers and Bergen County Historical Society, 40 re-enactors are scheduled to demonstrate period trades and cooking. Children's drills and battle reenactments occur both days. Activities include a scavenger hunt. Three Jersey Dutch sandstone houses and Out Kitchen will be open. Visit the tavern for refreshments and gift shop. By donation: $7 adult, $5 children (covers both days), BCHS members free. For further information about the Bergen County Historical Society and its programs, visit: www.bergencountyhistory.org or call 201-343-9492.
Schedule (subject to change):
Saturday:
10:30 A.M. - Drill and practice formations in “the Meadow” and behind the Von Steuben House, pickets will be placed.
12:30 P.M. - First battle begins.
2:00 P.M. - Children’s Drill at Demarest House.
3:00 P.M. - Second Battle at the Bridge.
Scavenger Hunt - Ongoing
18th Century Medicine and Sewing - Ongoing
Sunday:
10:30 A.M. - Morning Drill / Pickets posted.
11:00 A.M. - Music Demonstration / Discussion at Demarest House.
12:00 P.M. - Children's Drill at Demarest House.
1:30 – 3:00 P.M. - Battle at New Bridge.
Scavenger Hunt - Ongoing
18th Century Medicine and Sewing - Ongoing
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| Where | Historic New Bridge Landing 1201-1209 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 11:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Website | http://www.bergencountyhistory.org |
| Phone | 201-343-9492 |
| contactBCHS@bergencountyhistory.org | |
| Price | $7 adult, $5 children (covers both days), BCHS members free. |
More About Historic New Bridge Landing
Historic New Bridge Landing is the headquarters of the Bergen County Historical Society. Built in 1752, it is a historic attraction and was a battleground during the American Revolutionary War, featuring the Zabriskie-Steuben House, the Demarest House and the Campbell-Christie House. The site also includes a historical museum and is open for special events. Visit the Historic New Bridge Landing's website for more information about the establishment, including an in-depth history on its origins.
