Dirck Dey, a Dutch-born planter, built this family house circa 1740- 1750, of stone and brick produced on site. His son, "eunis, who commanded the Bergen Militia, offered the east side of the house to Washington and his staff officers as headquarters from early June through July, 1780, and again from early October through late November that year. At the time, the Continental Army was stationed in the hills along the Passaic River, keeping watch on the British in New York. Washington arrived for his second stay at the house immediately after learning of Benedict Arnold's treachery. The house has been restored to its 18th century appearance, with furnishings from the first three-quarters of the 18th century.



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