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The 245th Anniversary of the British Invasion & American Retreat

Sun, Nov 21

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River Edge

To mark the 245th Anniversary of the "times that try men's souls," the Bergen County Historical Society, along with the Brigade of the American Revolution, will co-sponsor a weekend of living history and scholarly presentations.

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The 245th Anniversary of the British Invasion & American Retreat
The 245th Anniversary of the British Invasion & American Retreat

Time & Location

Nov 21, 2021, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

River Edge, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661, USA

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About the Event

On November 20th, 1776, five thousand British, Hessian and Loyalist troops, under command of Lt. Gen. Lord Cornwallis, scaled the Palisades at Lower Closter Dock and marched against Fort Lee. Warned by an alert officer, the American garrison escaped entrapment by safely crossing the Hackensack River at New Bridge, now known as "the Bridge That Saved a Nation," and lived to fight another day. To mark the 245th Anniversary of the "times that try men's souls," the Bergen County Historical Society, along with the Brigade of the American Revolution, will co-sponsor a day of living history on Sunday, November 21st 10 am-4 pm. 1201 Main Street, River Edge NJ.

At 10:30 am, the retreating troops  will arrive from Fort Lee  and engage in a battle for the bridge in a tactical weapons demonstration portraying the action that occurred when British troops forced the Continental Army away from the area and captured…

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  • Adult, non-member

    The 245th Anniversary

    $12.50

    +$0.31 ticket service fee

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  • Student, non-member

    6 yrs-21 yrs old

    $7.50

    +$0.19 ticket service fee

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