A Day Spent at the Dey Mansion 6.7.26

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Friends there is so much history right in my own backyard; after watching Washington on Netflix my husband suggested we visit the Dey Mansion in Wayne, NJ. because the Continental Army was headquartered there in 1780.

What a wonderful structure. The home dates back to 1770 with a large central hall running the length of the home.

Theunis and Hester Dey stayed in the house with 8 family members during July, October and November 1780 while the mansion and grounds served as General George Washington’s headquarters. Unlike most who vacated their properties when the Continental Army took up residence Theunis Dey being a Colonel in the Bergen County Militia needed to remain on site for that reason.

The family split the house offering General Washington, his 6 Aide de Camps and offices one side, while they remained on the other half. There were 3000 enlisted men in tents on the grounds.

General WAshington’s office and dining room

General Washington’s office and dining room are in the front of the house off the large central hall. The family used this room across from the General’s.

The Ladies Parlor

General Washington’s 6 Aides-de-Camp worked and lived in the first room shown adjacent to General Washington’s office and they also utilized Colonel Dey’s office.

the extra room for the Aides-de-camp

The Kitchen was not originally connected to the Mansion. The original burned down and was rebuilt in the 1930’s. You can see the view back into the house is the Aides-de-Camp room.

washington’s bedroom during his time at the mansion.

General Washington slept in Mr. and Mrs. Dey’s bedroom. The Dey’s moved across the hall and shared a bedroom with their two daughter-in-laws. The six grandchildren of varying ages shared a single bedroom.

the back entrance of the mansion and gardens

the blacksmith at work

Outbuildings and walled garden.

To learn more history of the Dey Mansion and the events that took place during Washington’s time there click here.

Til next time be well and I’ll see you over on the Gram!

Philadelphia Freedom

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Hi friends… I enjoyed an overnight visit to Philadelphia with my sister and I’m sharing the deets! Our first stop was The Barnes Foundation - where we viewed so many wonderful pieces of art.

Our first stop lunch!

We enjoyed the exhibit From Paris to Provence: French Painting at the Barnes viewing four exceptional van Gogh pieces.

The Barnes Foundation was founded in 1922 by Dr. Albert C. Barnes and owns the largest collection of Pierre-Auguste Renoir works in the world 181.

We were fortunate most of the frames listed the artists name; because unlike traditional museums The Barnes does not have placards next to the art.

Then we checked into the Kimpton Hotel Monaco. The location is amazing - across the street from Independence Hall and the Second National Bank and down the street from the Museum of the American Revolution.

We walked over to the Benjamin Franklin Museum. I love it there! It’s on the property where Franklin’s house stood and explores his life.

We enjoyed a delicious dinner with my nephew at Tuna Bar & then we indulged in yummy ice cream at The Franklin Fountain.

On day two we spent hours at the Museum of the American Revolution. So many interesting objects showcasing the history of America’s war for independence including George Washington’s Marquee Tent.

In the lobby of the Curtis Publishing Building we viewed the largest Tiffany glass mosaic in the world “The Dream Garden” we threw coins in the fountain underneath to remember our brother on what would have been his 67th birthday. Then alighted into P.J. Clarke’s for a leisurely lunch.

One last look at Independence Hall.

So wonderful -we viewed so much beauty, were surrounded by history and enjoyed family. Til next time be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

The Frick Collection 8.1.25

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I visited The Frick Collection located on the corner of E 70th Street and Fifth Avenue - a stones throw from The Met last week.

Here I am outside prior to meeting up with the rest of our party. The Frick does not allow photography inside. So the images shared of galleries were from on-line sources including The Frick Collection and internet searches. I was able to capture a few images while enjoying drinks at the Westmoreland cafe on the second floor of the Frick Collection.

Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919) bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment.

THE DINING ROOM

living HALL

the library

PORTICO GALLERY

THE WEST GALLERY

OVAL ROOM

The Oval room has several John McNeill Whister works - one of my favorites is Harmony in Pink and Grey: Portrait of Lady Meux; then the Garden Court.

The Garden Court

We visited the wonderful Vermeer’s Love Letters exhibit. To view three works by Vermeer is extraordinary.

We wound our way through the second floor galleries.

The Boucher Room

The Walnut Room

Westmoreland Cafe takes its name from the private rail car Henry Clay Frick purchased in 1910, naming it after the Pennsylvania county of his birth.

Westmoreland

We all enjoyed a yummy French 75.

I purchased this book to always remember the Frick and the wonderful art.

Then we were off to dinner at David Burke Tavern 135 E. 62ND Street.

David Burke greeted guests. Dinner was a delight!

It was a marvelous day! So blessed to spend this time with family and friends. Til next time friends be well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.