Fort Lee Museum

The Fort Lee Museum occupies a 1922 bluestone building that once served as the residence of Judge Moore. The galleries contain exhibits about local history, the area's film-making past, and how the community grew over time.

The area held military importance during the American Revolution, with Continental Army forces positioned nearby under General George Washington. The building itself became a museum much later to preserve memories of the area's earliest chapters and its growth.

The museum documents the area's connection to silent cinema, when filmmaking companies brought activity and change to this part of New Jersey in the early 1900s. This chapter shaped how the community developed and what residents remember about their town.

The location is easy to reach and can be explored on foot, with Monument Park nearby offering a good starting point for a walk through the area. Guided tours and educational programs run regularly and help visitors understand the exhibitions better.

Buried beneath Monument Park next door is a time capsule waiting to be opened at a future date. This hidden message from the present allows people today to send their hopes and objects forward to whoever discovers it later.

Location: Fort Lee

GPS coordinates: 40.84840,-73.96881

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41