The Hermitage Museum

06/11/2026

Grateful for good neighbors. 😊 After last week’s storm, a large branch came down on our roof, thankfully causing no further damage. Ridgewood Tree arrived with incredible speed and care to remove the debris and ensure the building was safe.

We’re lucky to have such reliable local partners who help protect this historic treasure. Thank you, Ridgewood Tree, for your swift response and steady hands.

06/10/2026

Tours every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15! Come on out!!

The Hermitage, originally built in the eighteenth century, was visited by George Washington and other Revolutionary War figures after the Battle of Monmouth and served as the site of Aaron Burr's 1782 marriage to Theodosia Prevost. In 1807, Dr. Elijah Rosencrantz purchased the property and in 1847 commissioned architect William H. Ranlett to transform it into the Gothic Revival style structure known as Waldwic Cottage; the property was bequeathed to New Jersey in 1971 and is now managed as a historic house museum by the Friends of the Hermitage. The Hermitage is architecturally significant as the only known remaining Gothic Revival structure that can be definitively attributed to Ranlett and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970.

A 2025 Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation grant will help fund the preparation of a Preservation Plan and design documents to support the future preservation of the building and site.

05/30/2026

Last chance! Shop perennials, annuals, herbs + houseplants at our Annual Plant Sale TODAY 9-2PM Our Master Gardeners of Bergen County are on-site to answer all your gardening questiosn! Stop by and see us!

05/30/2026

Spring is blooming at The Hermitage 🌸 Shop our Annual Plant Sale tomorrow, May 30 from 9AM–2PM and bring home something beautiful 💚

05/29/2026

🌸 Our Annual Plant Sale is happening TODAY! Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30 from 9AM–2PM, and you’re invited to bring home something beautiful.

Our dedicated Master Gardeners of Bergen County are on site, answering all your gardening questions!

Browse a vibrant mix of house plants, perennials, annuals, and herbs, perfect for refreshing your garden, brightening your home, or gifting a little green joy.

💚 All proceeds support The Hermitage Museum.
Come for the plants, stay for the community.
Come grow with us this spring.

05/28/2026

Big announcement! Thursday summer tours start on June 4th!

05/19/2026

The Retreat Route - Just minutes from The Hermitage, Washington’s troops crossed the Hackensack River at Historic New Bridge Landing New Bridge Landing during their retreat from Fort Lee.

It was one of the most pivotal moments of the war, and it happened right here in our backyard. Stand in the rooms where families waited for news from the front.

Come learn more on your next visit tour.
📆 Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:15 PM
🎟 Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Children | Kids under 6 FREE

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05/18/2026

The Hermitage: A Witness to Revolution

From military movements to whispered political debates, The Hermitage was more than a home, it was a witness. Every beam, every floorboard, every doorway holds a story from the fight for independence.

Come hear the stories where they happened.

📆 Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:15 PM
🎟 Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Children | Kids under 6 FREE

05/18/2026

Your donation doesn’t just help The Hermitage, it activates the work that saves it.
Your gift directly supports the planning that will guide restoration for decades.

Every dollar moves us closer to securing the future of this 250‑year‑old landmark.

💙 Join the effort: https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1601113

05/15/2026

The Hermitage didn’t sit quietly during the Revolution, it sat on the front line. 🇺🇸

Bergen County was a volatile borderland between British‑held NYC and Washington’s forces. Skirmishes, spies, and midnight riders were part of daily life here.

The Hermitage stood in the middle of it all. Come learn more on your next visit tour.
📆 Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday: 1:15 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:15 PM
🎟 Admission: $10 Adults | $5 Children | Kids under 6 FREE