The very last standing building from the era when the waterfront had quarries, taverns and other businesses. Really fascinating!

PROS: One of the most historic places on the cliffs. Built around the revolutionary war time and having several duties throughout the years it has definitely been kept up with. They now use it as a reenactment location CONS: The schedule for when they hold events here is never published enough and its a mystery when they will have another reenactment again. I also wish there was a small museum where they have on display actual things that were used in that house back in the day OVERALL: Amazing location, but i wish they did more with it

Place to learn about the preindustrial life style of the fishing village along the Hudson River. Well informed guide.

Stunning location and well maintained historic structure

Went here for punch and pie. It was a great experience! Loved the inside of the tavern. Seating was good and there was plenty of space. The wine punch was very tasty and perfect for that cold evening. I would definitely go here again!

Tried to find this place but our GPS tried to send us over a cliff because apparently it was by the River and not up on the road we were on. No idea how get there and very disappointing. Need to do more research on how to actually get there since GPS is suicidal lol. Very disappointing.

The house was open the three visits I've made while guiding paddling tours from New York (13 June and 24 Oct 2021, and 29 Oct 2022 respectively). There were guides answering questions and pointing out aspects of the house or its inhabitants as well. Two interesting pieces of trivia: the currents on the Hudson and hours between tide cycles (waiting for the tidal current to shift from an ebb or southerly current to the flood or northerly current) made turning the house into a tavern a pretty smart decision because sailors/boat owners often had several hours of downtime to wile away waiting for the current to shift to the direction they needed to go. The second was that the low ceilings (approximately 6 feet one inch) were more about making the house easier to heat, not that people were shorter back then. AND don't miss the large new '2021' interpretive sign down next to the sidewalk adjacent to the marina fence (see photos). Built circa 1761 but certainly before the revolution (at least the southern half of the structure, the northern have was thought to have been built as an expansion in the 1800s) it is thought the place started as a home and office for those overseeing the busy landing here that was originally built for getting NJ farm produce to New York City via Hudson River sloops. It was later run as a tavern. There was for a long time conjecture that General Cornwallis might have stayed here after the British crossed from New York but historians disagree about that of late. No question though that this landing and house probably saw a lot of intrigue during the Revolutionary War. Read more details about its history at these two sites: https://www.njpalisades.org/kearney.html http://www.revolutionarywarnewjersey.com/new_jersey_revolutionary_war_sites/towns/alpine_nj_revolutionary_war_sites.htm

The place needs to open for business. Many people could enjoy the views and the picnic area.

It's not a place where you can visit. I am sure it's got its historical stories.

Nice place to relax