Demarest House

The Demarest House is a small two-room sandstone cottage built in 1794 with crafted details typical of early American construction. Its east room features a heating stove with its own chimney, a practical feature that distinguished homes of that era.

The cottage was originally built in the 1790s near a French burial ground in New Milford and served local families for many generations. It was relocated to its present location in 1955 to preserve it and make it accessible to the public.

The house reveals how settlers of the late 1700s organized their daily lives and used their living spaces. Visitors can see the simple, practical ways people arranged their homes for everyday work and family life.

The museum sits on the grounds of Historic New Bridge Landing alongside other historical buildings, allowing visitors to see multiple structures in one visit. Tours typically last about one hour and are led by the Bergen County Historical Society.

The east room features a heating stove with its own chimney that stored warmth more efficiently than open fireplaces common in other homes of that time. This improvement shows how homeowners of that era sought practical solutions to make their living spaces more comfortable.

Location: River Edge

GPS coordinates: 40.91310,-74.03170

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00