Special Events & Programs
Information on this page current as of January 03, 2009These programs are sponsored by the NJ Section throughout the course of the year (click to learn more):
Memorial Bench Program Motor Tours Off-Site Programs Schools & Scouts Other special events and programs are also held throughout the year:
History Hikes & Guided Tours
Held throughout the year—check our calendar pages for upcoming hikes & tours.
Click here to see more photos of history hikes and other tours.“Rachel's Rangers”
Summertime hiking adventures for children with the Kearney House staff. Held on Tuesday mornings in August, each hike meets at 10 am at a different place in the park and covers about 3 miles in 2 hours over relatively easy trails. For children ages five and up. Check our calendar for meeting places.
“Mad about Hawks”
Usually the first weekend in October, this event features live birds of prey with Jonathan Wood & the Raptor Project and exhibits by area nature centers at State Line Lookout. With the Nature Program Cooperative.
“Punch & Pie” at Mrs. Kearney's Tavern
During which guests participate in the re-creation of a nineteenth-century Hudson River tavern at the Kearney House, several evenings in the spring and fall. Usually held on weekday evenings from 7:30–10 pm, the program features food & drink, songs & tall tales—all taking place in an authentic candlelit setting…Spring 2009 dates: Wednesday evenings, April 15 & 22. Cost is $18 per guest—reservations and pre-payment are required.*
To make an initial reservation (your place will be held for 1 week only pending receipt of payment): call 201 768-1360 ext. 108, or send an email to kearney "at" njpalisades.org (specify date, number in party, and include daytime phone number in email), or stop by our office at the Park Headquarters in Alpine.
*Sorry, no credit cards—check, money order, or cash only, please.
Your group can also book a private "Punch & Pie" program. Please call 201 768-1360 ext. 108 for rates and additional information, or click here for a program description and additional information (2 pages, .pdf file).
See also: "Making a (Historic) House into a Home"
Retreat Weekend:
The Times that Try Men's SoulsThis commemoration of the Continental Army's strategic retreat from Fort Lee is held each year at Fort Lee Historic Park on the weekend closest to the actual date of November 20.
Click here to see more photos of "Retreat Weekend."You can sign up to receive email reminders of programs & events.
