Historical Sites

Step back in time and explore the rich history and heritage that shapes our culture.

Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters

Dey Mansion Washington's Headquarters

Field trips at the Dey Mansion engage students in the study of life in Colonial America, and the events of the American Revolution as it was experienced by the Dey Family in 1780. This virtual field trip will take you through various perspectives of the American Revolution and is fit for all ages.
8 min on foot 0.4 miles

Paterson Museum

Paterson Museum

Paterson Museum is a museum in Paterson, in Passaic County, New Jersey, in the United States. Founded in 1925, it is owned and run by the city of Paterson and its mission is to preserve and display the industrial history of Paterson. It is located in the Old Great Falls Historic District.
11 min 4.1 miles

Lambert Castle

Lambert Castle

Lambert Castle, originally called Belle Vista, is located within the Garret Mountain Reservation in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey. The building was built in 1892 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1976, for its significance in art, architecture, and industry.
12 min 6.6 miles

Botto House / American Labor Museum

Botto House / American Labor Museum

The Pietro and Maria Botto House, also known as Pietro Botto House, at 83 Norwood Street, Haledon in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, is where leaders of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) union spoke to the 25,000 striking workers of the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913.
11 min 5.1 miles