Matt B.
10/17/2019
Phenomenal piece of history located in Wayne, NJ. I highly recommend visiting, especially if you're interested in seeing one of the HQs General Washington stayed at during the Revolutionary War....
Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters
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199 Totowa Rd
Wayne, NJ 07470
The Dey Mansion Washington’s Headquarters is a historic house museum, curated to provide visitors with the experience of stepping back in time. Dey Mansion guests are transported back to the Colonial Era as they walk through the front door of the home of Colonel Theunis Dey. The mansion served as General George Washington’s headquarters during the summer and fall of 1780, and played a significant role in the American Revolution. Today, the Dey Mansion staff hosts tours, lectures, and special programs – showcasing life in Colonial America, the events and people of the American Revolution, and the value and need for historic preservation.
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4.58 reviews
Alyssa R.
12/4/2023
Soooo if you happen to live in Northern NJ and happen to have family visiting, and that family happens to be huuuuge history buffs -- then y'all should probably visit the Dey Mansion, aka George...
Anton K.
7/16/2020
Documents that attest to General George Washington having used Dey Mansion as his headquarters can be found in the Library of Congress. There are 364 letters and orders totaling 594 pages that...
Eloy Y.
2/9/2020
On this Oscar Sunday, my partner Ralph and I relived history in Passaic county, NJ only 15 mins away from our house. The Dey (pronounced Dye) Mansion is a superb example of Georgian architecture....
Victoria L.
7/5/2017
This was very interesting, and the tour took less than an hour, which was great for the kids. Our guide was very knowledgeable and demonstrated several devices of the period we had never seen...
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