DeWint House, Dutch Colonial house in Tappan, United States
DeWint House is a Dutch Colonial stone building from 1700 in Tappan, Rockland County, New York, with glazed bricks set into its exterior walls. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the New York State Register of Historic Places, and it holds the status of a National Historic Landmark.
The house was built in 1700 and served as George Washington's headquarters on several occasions during the American Revolutionary War. The most consequential stay was in 1780, when Washington signed the execution order for British officer John Andre here.
The name DeWint comes from the family who owned the property during the 18th century. The rooms on the ground floor are arranged with furniture from the colonial period, giving a sense of how people lived and worked in the house at that time.
The house is on Livingston Avenue in Tappan, New York, and entry is free, but visitors should call ahead to book a guided tour before making the trip. Availability can be limited, so reserving in advance is a good idea.
On the property there are seven small grave markers from a burial ground for enslaved people who lived here during the colonial period. These markers are easy to miss, yet they stand as one of the few visible reminders of that part of the site's past.
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