Museum of Jersey City History at the Van Wagenen (Apple Tree) House — Attraction in Jersey City

It was Saturday, May 18th 2019 when I went to the local beauty supply store and stumbled upon the "Bergen Square Day" celebration. The sun was shining brightly, the weather was nice and warm so it was the perfect day to celebrate. The entire Bergen Avenue area from Sip Avenue through Highland is historic. On that day, we were able to get a glimpse into the past when the doors to The Van Wagenen house (Apple Tree house) were opened to the public. The entire area was Dutch and we learned that the smaller part of the house was built first in order to give the people shelter in the quickest way possible. The larger part would be added on after they had settled in the area for a while. During the visit, guests got to see a copy of the deed and the property owner's "inventory" which...

One star was only because they did not update the website. Should have said call before coming. I flew 3000 miles to see the property. If it is open to the public self guided tours should be available if not please advise visitors on the website to call before coming and have prices available wasted 36 dollars in cab fare going to a place I could not view at 2 in the afternoon. Knowing COVID is happening update your openings tours or any information on your site for the public. Even Trenton Barracks had prices and reservations...

Went for the tour.... What a beautiful property!!! Wonderfully preserved.

The Apple Tree House, also known as the Van Wagnen House, gained it's name from the story of the 1780 meeting of General George Washington and Marquis de Lafayette during the American Revolution. Legends states that while camped in Bergen for the days, Washington and Lafayette dined in the yard of the house "underneath an apple tree", and discussed strategy for French naval...