Monument Park was built by the
Daughters of the American Revolution and dedicated in 1908 at ceremony attended by General
John "Black Jack" Pershing. The park was part of the original Fort Constitution of the Continental Army under the leadership of General George Washington. Over 2,600 troops were stationed in and around the Monument Park area. In 2004, the park was reconstructed for the Fort Lee Centennial Celebration. A
time capsule was placed at the foot of the monument, to be opened at the Bicentennial Celebration in the year 2104. Monument Park and Continental Army Plaza in
Williamsburg, Brooklyn are the only parks in the United States dedicated to the soldiers of the American Revolution. The Historic Preservation Committee is considering creating a historic district of Monument Park. ==Shakespeare Festival==