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The Dey Mansion was built ca. 1770, it was the home of Colonel Theunis Dey and his wife Hester. At the time of the Revolutionary War, Theunis was a Colonel in the Bergen County militia, and he was also active politically in the Revolutionary War era. Hester also took part in the cause of Independence; she served on a committee of women who raised money for the "relief and encouragement of those brave Men of the Continental Army."
”The Dey Mansion"
The Dey Mansion served as General George Washington's Headquarters twice during the Revolutionary War: from July 1 - 29, 1780, and again from October 9 - November 27, 1780.
On July 14th, Washington received news the French allies arrived in Newport RI. He left the Mansion on July 29th to meet with the French allies. Later Washington had dealt with the treason of Major General Benedict Arnold and the capture and hanging of British Major John Andre. During Washington's October-November Headquarters at the Dey Mansion Washington had to deal with many military maneuvers and operations, including commanding Major General Marquis de Lafayette. Washington Left November 27th moving to Morristown.
”Washington's Headquarters"
Washington and his close aides, who he referred to as his "military family," occupied the east side of the house. Theunis and Hester Dey remained at the house with their children and occupied the rooms on the west side
”Meeting Rooms"
This cache is one of "The American Revolution Geo~Trail" caches throughout New Jersey. These special geocaches are hidden at many historic locations which have a connection to important New Jersey's American Revolutionary War history. To participate in the optional Geo-Trail, after you find the geocache, locate the secret code and record it into your passport which you will print from this website. Information at njpatriots.org
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