Revolutionary War Re-Enactors at Jacobus Vanderveer House

The Jacobus Vanderveer House is pleased to announce that Outwater’s Militia, a group of Revolutionary War re-enactors based in Bergen County, will be holding its first annual drill at the Jacobus Vanderveer House on Saturday, March 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.  

The original Outwater's Company was founded in Hackensack in 1777.  The reenactors group, established in 1979, strives for an accurate re-creation of the Revolutionary War unit and features civilian roles to create the full experience of the Revolutionary War period.  

Visitors are welcome to witness this first-rate company in action and tour the Jacobus Vanderveer House during the event free of charge.   

For more information about Outwater’s Militia, visit http://www.outwatersmilitia.com/#anchorhistory.  

The Jacobus Vanderveer House served as headquarters for General Henry Knox during the winter of 1778-79 and is the only known building still standing that was associated with the Pluckemin Artillery Cantonment, believed to be the first installation in America to train officers in engineering and artillery. 

The Jacobus Vanderveer House interprets Dutch colonial life in America as well as the stay by General Knox and his family during the 1778-79 encampment.  A National and New Jersey Historic Site, the Jacobus Vanderveer House is a true landmark that offers a vivid look into the history of our country and the lives of those who made it.   

The Jacobus Vanderveer House is located at 955 Route 202/206, Bedminster, NJ, behind River Road Park. The entrance to the house is via River Road Park.

For directions and more information about the Jacobus Vanderveer House, visit www.jvanderveerhouse.com.