DeWint House, Dutch Colonial house in Tappan, United States
DeWint House is a Dutch Colonial stone building from 1700 in Tappan that features glazed bricks set into the exterior walls in Rockland County. The structure retains much of its original appearance from that early period.
The house served as George Washington's headquarters in 1780, where he signed the execution order for British officer John Andre. This period marked a turning point in negotiations for British withdrawal from New York City.
The first floor rooms display period furniture from when Washington stayed here, while the carriage house shows archaeological items found at the site from colonial times. These arrangements help visitors understand how the space functioned in that era.
The building sits on Livingston Avenue and offers free entry with guided tours that require advance telephone reservations. Visitors should call ahead to confirm availability before making the trip.
The property holds seven small grave markers from a burial ground for enslaved people from colonial times. These markers document an important part of local history that visitors often overlook.
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