Historic New Bridge Landing

Located along the banks of the Hackensack River, the Zabriskie-Steuben House is one of many structures at Historic New Bridge Landing in NJ

Located along the banks of the Hackensack River in New Jersey, this town played a pivotal role in preventing the Continental Army's destruction in the wake of the loss of New York, Fort Washington, and Fort Lee. It was a bridge that spanned the waterway, that led into this town, that allowed George Washington, his generals, and his men to rapidly retreat into New Jersey to launch what is now known as the Ten Crucial Days Campaign.

Today, one can tour several of the original structures that Washington, his men, and even Thomas Paine--famed Patriot and writer of Common Sense--passed during their fateful retreat from the clutches of Lord Charles Cornwallis. Managed by the Bergen County Historical Society, on can tour the buildings during special events, which are held frequently, but one can walk the grounds during normal operating hours. The grounds are also home to three Jersey-Dutch Sandstone Houses, which can only be found in this part of the world.