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What Happened To the Founding Fathers?

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When most people picture the Founding Fathers, they think of powdered wigs, dramatic paintings, and serious-looking men staring out from old history books. Somehow, over time, these figures became less like actual people and more like permanent American symbols. 

Today, their faces appear everywhere, on currency, monuments, souvenirs, and even patriotic fashion like a classic Navy hat. However, what’s often forgotten is that the Founding Fathers didn’t simply vanish after the Revolutionary War ended. This guide explores what happened to them after they made their mark on American history.

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History Comes Alive! Record Crowds Witness Washington’s ‘Retreat to Victory’ at Historic New Bridge Landing

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Commemorating a Pivotal Moment in the American Revolution

photos courtesy of the Bergen County Historical Society

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RIVER EDGE, NJ – The spirit of 1776 was palpable as the Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) hosted its annual “Retreat to Victory” event on Sunday, November 23, 2025, drawing a record-breaking crowd to Historic New Bridge Landing.

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