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January 2024
Hikers braved a January cold snap to learn about historic Skunk Hollow and then, a few nights later, snuck in between the rain drops to visit the “Eastern Witness” on our annual Wolf Moon Hike
Photos by Emily DeSimone, Francesca Costa & Anthony Taranto
December 2023
Our park carpenters rebuilt the stairs on the Long Path where it crosses the entrance to Greenbrook Sanctuary.
Photos by Francesca Costa.
November 2023
As we do each year at the historic Kearney House, we closed out our season with “Thanksgiving Time at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern,” featuring the singular musical genius of Mr. Thaddeus MacGregor, two crackling firesides — and plenty of Mrs. Kearney’s famous hot mulled cider (we served up seven gallons over two afternoons)! Click here to see what’s up next at “Mrs. Kearney’s tavern”…!
Photos by Anthony Taranto.
November 2023
We commemorated the 247th anniversary of the start of Washington’s historic “Retreat to Victory” at Fort Lee Historic Park with reenactments, demonstrations, a parade — and a visit from the General himself! Visit our event page for more photos of this exciting event!
Photos by Anthony Taranto.
October 2023
Our fall season got off to a spirited start with “Punch & Pie at Mrs. Kearney’s tavern”!
Tavern photos by Francesca Costa. Turnip heads photo by Eric Nelsen.
June 2023
We marked the longest evening of the year with our annual Solstice Hike along the riverfront from Alpine Picnic Area — stopping at sunset to read Emerson’s description of a summer evening from 1838.
Photos: Emily DeSimone and Louise Savage.
May 2023
April 2023
Jane Adler and Joanne Green, members of our new Interpretive Ranger Pilot Program, tried on some different garb for a tavern program at the Kearney House. They then took advantage of a rainy weekend to continue their training with a tour of some of the nearby places where former residents of the historic house now rest or are commemorated for their service to the country.
Photos courtesy of Joanne Green
April 2023
Later that day, while stopping to check in on Hazard’s Ramp, Joanne captured a dramatic angle on the George Washington Bridge.
Photos courtesy of Joanne Green
April 2023
We installed another interpretive panel funded by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey at Fort Lee Historic Park. This one, placed at the vista at the very southern end of the Park, helps visitors understand the strategic value of the site in 1776. Stop by and check it out!
Photos: Eric Nelsen
March 2023
Around 75 hikers joined us for a history hike to “Cliffhanger Point,” stopping on the way to learn about the fabled Riviera Nightclub — and taking a stroll onto the newly opened “Northwalk” of the George Washington Bridge!
Photos: Emily DeSimone
February 2023
Another new sign funded through the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey went up at Fort Lee Historic Park, this one a welcome banner with an introduction to the Fort Lee story on the other side.
Photos: Francesca Costa
February 2023
Around 25 hikers took advantage of some bright February sunshine to explore “Closter Mountain” on a winter history hike.
Photos: Emily DeSimone
January 2023
Hikers braved some overcast skies for our annual tour of “Millionaires Row” to learn the stories behind the ruins and remains of some of the grand Gilded Age estates that once graced the Palisades.
Photos: Emily DeSimone & Francesca Costa
January 2023
Despite some scattered showers in the forecast, around 30 hikers joined us for our annual “Wolf Moon Hike” at State Line Lookout, where we visited the “Eastern Witness” monument — and made it back to Lookout Inn for some hot beverages at the fireside just before the rain started for real!
Hike photos: Francesca Costa
January 2023
We brought the 18th and 19th centuries together for a “First Day” program at Fort Lee Historic Park. Our historical interpreters from the Kearney House (closed for the winter) teamed up with our Fort Lee staff to serve some home-made hot cocoa and to lead a walking tour in the Historic Park — while Mr. Thaddeus MacGregor (of Kearney House tavern fame!) provided the musical accompaniment. Around two hundred 21st-century visitors joined the fun on a beautiful New Years Day — including our old friend Len Kalvert, who shared these photos with us!
January 2023
Also at Fort Lee, we installed the first of three new interpretive panels funded by the Society of the Cincinnati in New Jersey, this one explaining the significance of the reconstructed blockhouse on the grounds. The other two panels will be installed soon!