Retreat to Victory
Sun, Nov 23
|River Edge
Join living historians and other history enthusiasts as the story of the Retreat Across the Jerseys begins at Historic Bridge Landing. The first object, as described by Thomas Paine, was to secure the bridge over the Hackensack. Join us on the 249th Anniversary of this momentous event.
Time & Location
Nov 23, 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
River Edge, 1209 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661, USA
About the Event
Join living historians and other history enthusiasts as the story of the Retreat Across the Jerseys begins at Historic Bridge Landing. Walk in the footsteps where history was made.
George Washington leads the troops across the bridge as described by Thomas Paine in the American Crisis. Two tactical demonstrations with the Bridge crossing the Hackensack River as the focal point of each battle. There will be various demonstrations, tours of the historic buildings, new exhibits, and thousands of spectators to discuss the events of November of 1776 with!
Historic New Bridge Landing would like to invite you this fantastic 1-day living history event surrounding the "Bridge that Saved America"! We look forward to working with your membership this year and next year during the 250th!
We have a dinner Saturday evening with George Washington (John Koopman) planned. More details to follow.