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.

248th Commemoration

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Metered Parking

9:00 AM

CAMP OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

10:45 AM

MUSIC DEMONSTRATION

11:45 AM

PARADE TO MONUMENT PARK

12:00 PM

CEREMONY AT MONUMENT PARK

1:00 PM

PERIOD CRICKET GAME
in front of Patio

1:45 PM

ARTILLERY DEMONSTRATION

2:15 PM

FACES OF THE ARMIES
Clothing of the Men and Women of each Army
Presentation on the Patio