Selected as a site to help defend New York and the Hudson Valley against the onslaught of the British during the
War for Independence, Fort Lee Historic Park today stands as a monument to those who fought in the conflict. Originally built in 1776 by the continental Army, the reconstructed fort features cannon batteries, a rifle parapet and a firing step that overlooks the river.
The Visitors' Center provides information on the role of Fort Lee in the War. Audio-visual displays, detailed exhibits, and a short film present the story of how General George Washington was forced to evacuate the area in November 1776 and begin his famous retreat through New Jersey during the winter of 1776-77.
The park is located in northeastern New Jersey on the Palisades across the Hudson River from New York City.
