FORT LEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

FORT LEE, NJ

The Roman scutum from Dura, 29 Wood, leather, and bronze Roman Imperial period, 1st half 3rd c. CE From Tower 19 at Dura/Europos (see on <a href="https://pleiades.stoa.org/places/893990" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Pleiades</a>), Syria, 1928-1937 excavations The only surviving (though heavily restored) Roman rectangular shield (scutum), discovered in a tower at Dura that had probably been undermined by Sassanid besiegers in 256 CE. It would once have borne a bronze boss (umbo) covering the central handgrip. Photographed on display in the exhibit "The World between Empires: Art and Identity in the Ancient Middle East" (18 March-23 June 2019) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, USA In the collection of Yale University Art Gallery, Yale-French Excavations at Dura-Europos Inv. 1933.715 <a href="https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5959" rel="noreferrer nofollow">artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5959</a>
The Roman scutum from Dura, 29 Credit: diffendale

The Fort Lee Historical Society is a non-profit organization in Fort Lee, New Jersey that is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the town and its residents. Founded in 1954, the society has been instrumental in collecting, preserving, and displaying historical artifacts and documents related to the town's past.

The society's headquarters is located in the Fort Lee Museum, which is housed in a historic building that was once the home of the town's first mayor. The museum features exhibits on the town's history, including its role in the American Revolution and as a hub of the early film industry. The museum also hosts events and educational programs for the community, such as lectures and tours of historic sites.

The Fort Lee Historical Society also maintains a research library and archives, which are open to the public by appointment. The archives contain a wealth of information on the town's history, including photographs, maps, newspapers, and other documents. The society also publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Fort Lee Historian, which highlights the town's history and the society's activities.

Overall, the Fort Lee Historical Society plays an important role in preserving and promoting the history of Fort Lee, New Jersey, and is a valuable resource for residents and visitors alike.

FORT LEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FORT LEE NJ. US MID #8403400382

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

The Roman scutum from Dura, 29 Wood, leather, and bronze Roman Imperial period, 1st half 3rd c. CE From Tower 19 at Dura/Europos (see on <a href="https://pleiades.stoa.org/places/893990" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Pleiades</a>), Syria, 1928-1937 excavations The only surviving (though heavily restored) Roman rectangular shield (scutum), discovered in a tower at Dura that had probably been undermined by Sassanid besiegers in 256 CE. It would once have borne a bronze boss (umbo) covering the central handgrip. Photographed on display in the exhibit "The World between Empires: Art and Identity in the Ancient Middle East" (18 March-23 June 2019) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, USA In the collection of Yale University Art Gallery, Yale-French Excavations at Dura-Europos Inv. 1933.715 <a href="https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5959" rel="noreferrer nofollow">artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5959</a>
The Roman scutum from Dura, 26 Wood, leather, and bronze Roman Imperial period, 1st half 3rd c. CE From Tower 19 at Dura/Europos (see on <a href="https://pleiades.stoa.org/places/893990" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Pleiades</a>), Syria, 1928-1937 excavations The only surviving (though heavily restored) Roman rectangular shield (scutum), discovered in a tower at Dura that had probably been undermined by Sassanid besiegers in 256 CE. It would once have borne a bronze boss (umbo) covering the central handgrip. Photographed on display in the exhibit "The World between Empires: Art and Identity in the Ancient Middle East" (18 March-23 June 2019) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, USA In the collection of Yale University Art Gallery, Yale-French Excavations at Dura-Europos Inv. 1933.715 <a href="https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5959" rel="noreferrer nofollow">artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5959</a>
The Roman scutum from Dura, 25 Wood, leather, and bronze Roman Imperial period, 1st half 3rd c. CE From Tower 19 at Dura/Europos (see on <a href="https://pleiades.stoa.org/places/893990" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Pleiades</a>), Syria, 1928-1937 excavations The only surviving (though heavily restored) Roman rectangular shield (scutum), discovered in a tower at Dura that had probably been undermined by Sassanid besiegers in 256 CE. It would once have borne a bronze boss (umbo) covering the central handgrip. Photographed on display in the exhibit "The World between Empires: Art and Identity in the Ancient Middle East" (18 March-23 June 2019) at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY, USA In the collection of Yale University Art Gallery, Yale-French Excavations at Dura-Europos Inv. 1933.715 <a href="https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5959" rel="noreferrer nofollow">artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/5959</a>
Sunrise and Morning at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (New York City), September 15th, 2023 Our weird first day of our two week cruise to Greenland. This is the sunrise and the morning on the Jewel as we were docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88) in New York City. On board the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a grand 14 day cruise to Greenland (September 14th through 28th, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an actual stop in Manhattan (a delay leaving NYC caused by Hurricane Lee); Nuuk, Qaqortoq & Nanortalik in Greenland; St.John's, Newfoundland before heading back to New York City. Was a grand adventure!
Sunrise and Morning at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (New York City), September 15th, 2023 Our weird first day of our two week cruise to Greenland. This is the sunrise and the morning on the Jewel as we were docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88) in New York City. On board the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a grand 14 day cruise to Greenland (September 14th through 28th, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an actual stop in Manhattan (a delay leaving NYC caused by Hurricane Lee); Nuuk, Qaqortoq & Nanortalik in Greenland; St.John's, Newfoundland before heading back to New York City. Was a grand adventure!
Sunrise and Morning at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (New York City), September 15th, 2023 Our weird first day of our two week cruise to Greenland. This is the sunrise and the morning on the Jewel as we were docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88) in New York City. On board the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a grand 14 day cruise to Greenland (September 14th through 28th, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an actual stop in Manhattan (a delay leaving NYC caused by Hurricane Lee); Nuuk, Qaqortoq & Nanortalik in Greenland; St.John's, Newfoundland before heading back to New York City. Was a grand adventure!
Sunrise and Morning at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (New York City), September 15th, 2023 Our weird first day of our two week cruise to Greenland. This is the sunrise and the morning on the Jewel as we were docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88) in New York City. On board the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a grand 14 day cruise to Greenland (September 14th through 28th, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an actual stop in Manhattan (a delay leaving NYC caused by Hurricane Lee); Nuuk, Qaqortoq & Nanortalik in Greenland; St.John's, Newfoundland before heading back to New York City. Was a grand adventure!
Sunrise and Morning at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (New York City), September 15th, 2023 Our weird first day of our two week cruise to Greenland. This is the sunrise and the morning on the Jewel as we were docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88) in New York City. On board the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a grand 14 day cruise to Greenland (September 14th through 28th, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an actual stop in Manhattan (a delay leaving NYC caused by Hurricane Lee); Nuuk, Qaqortoq & Nanortalik in Greenland; St.John's, Newfoundland before heading back to New York City. Was a grand adventure!
Sunrise and Morning at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (New York City), September 15th, 2023 Our weird first day of our two week cruise to Greenland. This is the sunrise and the morning on the Jewel as we were docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88) in New York City. On board the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a grand 14 day cruise to Greenland (September 14th through 28th, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an actual stop in Manhattan (a delay leaving NYC caused by Hurricane Lee); Nuuk, Qaqortoq & Nanortalik in Greenland; St.John's, Newfoundland before heading back to New York City. Was a grand adventure!
Sunrise and Morning at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (New York City), September 15th, 2023 Our weird first day of our two week cruise to Greenland. This is the sunrise and the morning on the Jewel as we were docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88) in New York City. On board the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a grand 14 day cruise to Greenland (September 14th through 28th, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an actual stop in Manhattan (a delay leaving NYC caused by Hurricane Lee); Nuuk, Qaqortoq & Nanortalik in Greenland; St.John's, Newfoundland before heading back to New York City. Was a grand adventure!
Sunrise and Morning at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (New York City), September 15th, 2023 Our weird first day of our two week cruise to Greenland. This is the sunrise and the morning on the Jewel as we were docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88) in New York City. On board the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a grand 14 day cruise to Greenland (September 14th through 28th, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an actual stop in Manhattan (a delay leaving NYC caused by Hurricane Lee); Nuuk, Qaqortoq & Nanortalik in Greenland; St.John's, Newfoundland before heading back to New York City. Was a grand adventure!
Sunrise and Morning at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (New York City), September 15th, 2023 Our weird first day of our two week cruise to Greenland. This is the sunrise and the morning on the Jewel as we were docked at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal (Pier 88) in New York City. On board the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a grand 14 day cruise to Greenland (September 14th through 28th, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an actual stop in Manhattan (a delay leaving NYC caused by Hurricane Lee); Nuuk, Qaqortoq & Nanortalik in Greenland; St.John's, Newfoundland before heading back to New York City. Was a grand adventure!

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FORT LEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
309 MAIN STREET
FORT LEE
NJ
07024-4705

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MID # 8403400382
Name FORT LEE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 223229535
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201012
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 40.852389, -73.97275
CODES FIPS State Code: 34
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 019203
US Census Block: 3000