Inset: From left to right, Jack O'Brien, Barbara Dabinett and Dom DeVito of the drum and fife corps, Spirit of Liberty, play "Chester" during the 26th Annual Presidents' Day Celebration at the historic Apple Tree House on Academy Street in Jersey City this morning. Copyright Reena Rose Sibayan -- Jersey Journal

Yesterday morning (February 15, 2010), Jersey City honored George Washington in front of the Historic Apple Tree House on Academy Street.

This structure — one of the oldest buildings in Jersey City — was where George Washington and General Marquis de Lafayette met to discuss war strategies. “I for one choose to believe it,” Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy said of the legend. News.

About 30 people who are members of two groups (George Washington Commemorative Society and The Spirit of Liberty) joined the sidewalk festivities.

In the news, JC Councilwoman Nidia Lopez said she hopes the interior construction will be finished before next year’s observance.

Will they open this historic site to public once the construction is completed?

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