Retreat Weekend

Photo: Anthony Taranto

Held on the weekend nearest to the actual date of the British Invasion of New Jersey and the beginning of the Continental Army’s strategic “Retreat to Victory” in 1776, this annual re-enactment event at Fort Lee Historic Park features music, cooking, artillery demonstrations, and more.

247th Commemoration
Sat. & Sun., Nov. 18 – 19:

Saturday, November 18, 2023

Parking $5 (cash only, collected at entrance)

On Saturday a new and dynamic aspect to the event this year is the inclusion of the portrayals of Generals Washington and Greene on horseback; the Generals will give orders and watch the lines of battle throughout the day. The men will be joined by others from the 4th Dragoons acting as Washington’s lifeguards.

Washington’s Marquee Tent will be set up for use by Washington and be considered the Headquarters for the Continentals throughout the day.

9 AM

Camp Open to the Public

9:15 AM

“18th Century Material Culture” – clothing of the men and women of each Army (In the Visitor Center auditorium)

10:15 AM

18th-century Cricket Presentation (Front of Visitor Center patio)

10 AM

Visitor Center Open to the Public

11:30 AM

Parade to Monument Park

1:30 PM

Music & Infantry Demonstrations

2 PM

Artillery Demonstration

3 – 3:45 PM

Tactical of the Blockhouse

5 PM

Site Closed

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Metered Parking

Artillery demonstration at 2 PM (weather permitting)