This small, medieval-style castle is a monument dedicated to the New Jersey Women’s Federation clubs who fought to preserve and create the Palisade Park at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. During the end of the 19th century, the demand for supplies for construction increased, and quarrying took place on palisades damaging the cliffs on the Hudson River. Women’s Federation clubs from the area gathered together, fighting to legislate the preservation of the Palisades and stop the destruction. A few years later, the Palisade Interstate Pak commission was formed. The Women’s club assisted with the fundraising to buy the land to preserve the park, cliffs, and the shores. Nowadays, Palisades Park is 12 miles long with over 30 miles long trails in a wild landscape. On April 30, 1929, the Women’s Federation Monument was dedicated, overlooking the scenery the women saved, honoring their contribution, setting all of us an example to fight for the right cause and cherish the nature we have. The monument is accessed via Forest View Trail, a few miles walk in the forest, close to the cliffs, along the Hudson River. This monument is one of the stops at the NJ women’s heritage trail. Read more...