Steuben House sits along the Hackensack River in River Edge, New Jersey, where Revolutionary War history comes alive in one of the state’s most storied colonial homes. This Dutch Colonial sandstone house served as George Washington’s headquarters during the war and was later awarded to Baron Friedrich von Steuben — the Prussian drillmaster who transformed the Continental Army into a disciplined fighting force at Valley Forge.

The house itself dates to the early 1700s, built by the Zabriskie family with distinctive Jersey Dutch sandstone walls that have weathered three centuries remarkably well. Inside, period furnishings and military artifacts tell the story of the American Revolution’s pivotal years in northern New Jersey, when Bergen County changed hands between British and Continental forces multiple times.

Visitors can explore the house through guided tours offered by the Bergen County Historical Society, which maintains the property and its surrounding grounds along the riverbank. The adjacent park offers a quiet spot for walking along the Hackensack River, with interpretive signage that traces troop movements and key events from the war years.

The best time to visit is spring through fall, when the historical society hosts living history demonstrations, colonial craft workshops, and special Revolutionary War commemorative events. October brings particularly atmospheric visits as the autumn foliage frames the old sandstone walls.

Steuben House is a compelling stop for history enthusiasts exploring the rich Revolutionary War corridor that stretches across Bergen County — an intimate, lesser-known alternative to the larger battlefield parks.

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