Ringwood Manor offers a rare, immersive look at centuries of life and industry in the New Jersey Highlands. Designated a National Historic Landmark District, the estate reflects a long history that stretches from Native American inhabitation through the height of the Gilded Age. Rich iron deposits in the surrounding Ramapo Mountains once made the area a hub of iron production, shaping the landscape and the communities that grew around it.
By the late 19th century, Ringwood Manor had become a grand summer estate for industrial leaders Peter Cooper and Abram S. Hewitt. In 1938, the property was donated to the State of New Jersey and preserved as both a museum and a public park. Today, the 582-acre estate includes historic buildings, gardens, and landscapes, along with extensive collections that tell stories of family life, industry, and culture, inviting visitors to explore the NJ Highlands’ past at their own pace.
