Schools, Scouts & Groups
Information on this page current as of January 12, 2012Fort Lee Historic Park: “Living History” Program
Guided Hiking Tours
Community Service
Palisades Bus Tours
From September through December and March through June, schoolchildren in grades five and up who are studying the American Revolution and would like to experience life as an eighteenth-century soldier–recruit in George Washington’s Continental Army, can visit Fort Lee Historic Park for a 5-½-hour “living history” program that combines discussion, demonstration, and hands-on participation to give students a complete learning experience.
For more information and to make a reservation: 201 461-1776.
Fees: $5 per participant.
For an additional description: “The Meaning of a Hut”
School groups of all ages can schedule guided hikes and nature walks within the park and led by our staff. The Palisades are uniquely situated for studying geology and river ecology, though many topics can be covered (woodland ecology, winter ecology, history, invasive plant species, etc.). Hikes range from easy to moderate and can be offered in any part of the park. Subject to staff availability—please arrange early.
For more information and to make a reservation, please call or send an email to Christina Fehre: 201 768-1360 ext. 110 / cfehre “at” njpalisades.org.
Fees: $35 nonrefundable reservation fee per class or troop + $2 per participant.
Some suggested hikes…
Ross Dock/Englewood Boat Basin—2 mi. easy hike along the Shore Trail between two major picnic areas
Alpine Boat Basin—3.5 mi. easy/moderate hike along the Upper and Lower Shore Trail
State Line Lookout—2 mi. moderate hike on the Long Path to the Women’s Federation Monument
We offer many opportunities for community service, from group projects to Eagle Scout projects to ways to help students complete their school’s community service requirements. Find out more by clicking here.
General Information
Guided bus tours of the NJ Section, which are conducted by the staff of the Kearney House, are offered on weekdays only. Reservations should be made as early as possible. A reservation is not complete until the entire fee is received and processed.
Tours are conducted “drizzle or shine.” In cases of severe weather, tours will be cancelled (the determination will be made by 8:30 on the morning of the tour). Groups are encouraged to select a rain date with their reservation.
A group must provide the bus and driver. Only one bus can be accommodated per tour.
Fees
For “jitney”-type buses (up to approx. 20 passengers): $100.00
For school-bus type buses (up to approx. 40 passengers): $150.00
For tour-bus type buses (up to approx. 50 passengers): $200.00
Notes: Smaller buses are preferred due to the narrow roads in the park; larger, tour-bus type buses need to follow an altered route. Reservation fees will be refunded only due to weather or other conditions and when no rain date can be established within the calendar year.
Booking/Additional Information: 201 768-1360 ext. 108
2012 Area Information & Fee Schedule (.pdf file, 4 pages)
