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RIVER EDGE, NJ — History comes alive this August as the Bergen County Historical Society hosts The Nation’s Guest: General Lafayette’s Return Visit, 1824-25, honoring the French hero’s legendary farewell tour of the United States. The celebration takes place Sunday, August 24 at Historic New Bridge Landing, with immersive performances, historical exhibits, and period-style refreshments.
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River Edge, NJ — On Saturday, July 12, baseball and history enthusiasts gathered at the Bergen County Historical Society for a one-of-a-kind event—Vintage Baseball featuring the Flemington Neshanock and The Enterprise Club of New Bridge. The two teams faced off in an exciting doubleheader, playing with authentic 19th-century rules, uniforms, and equipment, offering a rare glimpse into America’s pastime as it was played over 100 years ago.
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Ridgewood NJ, as Americans celebrate Independence Day, many are reflecting on the nation’s founding ideals—and whether the United States today truly lives up to them. According to a recent Rasmussen Reports national survey, only 36% of American adults believe that the Founding Fathers would consider the United States a success if they returned today. In contrast, 41% think the Founders would see modern America as a failure, with the rest unsure.
Reflecting on Progress Since 1776 and the Future of the American Dream
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RIDGEWOOD, NJ – Tomorrow, the United States commemorates 249 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776. While Founding Father John Adams originally believed the celebration would fall on July 2—the day Congress voted to sever ties with Great Britain—July 4th has become firmly etched in American tradition, marked by fireworks, barbecues, parades, and uniquely local celebrations across the nation.
Honor America’s Founding by Preserving the Place Where It Began
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River Edge NJ, as fireworks light up the sky this July 4th, there’s no better way to honor the birth of American independence than by supporting a historic project right here in Bergen County, New Jersey. The Bergen County Historical Society invites you to help build a new 3,750-square-foot museum and visitor center at Historic New Bridge Landing, one of the most significant Revolutionary War sites in the state.
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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Historical Society’s Beverly Hashimoto presented The Oratam Award to two wonderful people at the dinner.
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LITTLE FERRY, NJ — In celebration of Juneteenth, the public is invited to take a meaningful journey through local Black history with a self-guided tour of the historic Gethsemane Cemetery from June 19 to June 21, running daily from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The tour is hosted by the Bergen County Department of Parks in partnership with the Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs (DCHA).
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Ridgewood NJ, Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. From its Galveston, Texas origin in 1865, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day .
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Hackensack NJ, join the Bergen County Historical Society on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM for its annual Memorial Day tribute to Revolutionary War hero General Enoch Poor. The event takes place at the historic First Dutch Reformed Church Cemetery, located at 42 Court Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.
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Ridgewood NJ, Memorial Day means more than the unofficial start of summer. For many, it’s a day carved out for something quieter: remembrance. It’s a time to think about sacrifice, service, and the places that have come to hold those memories. These aren’t always grand or flashy. Sometimes it’s a battlefield marked by silence, a statue that once promised hope, or a building where freedom first took shape.
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River Edge NJ, join the Bergen County Historical Society on Sunday, May 18th from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM for Pinkster, a vibrant and immersive Jersey Dutch celebration of spring, held at the Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ.
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Discover the fascinating and complex legacy of Anna Jarvis, the American activist who created Mother’s Day — and later waged war against its commercialization.
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Ridgewood NJ, Anna Jarvis (1864–1948), born in Webster, West Virginia, is best known as the founder of Mother’s Day in the United States. Her passionate campaign led to the national recognition of the holiday in 1914, but her later years were marked by intense disillusionment as she watched her vision for Mother’s Day become hijacked by commercial interests.
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River Edge NJ, on March 23, 1780, British forces launched a multi-front attack across Bergen County, striking Little Ferry, Hackensack, Paramus Road, and Ridgewood before culminating at the strategic New Bridge. This event marked the beginning of the “War of Outposts,” a series of incursions into New Jersey that would eventually lead to the battles of Springfield and Connecticut Farms in June of the same year.
📅 Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Mahwah Museum, 201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430
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Mahwah NJ, Join us at the Mahwah Museum for an enlightening presentation on The Irish in New Jersey with renowned historian Alan Delozier. This special event explores the profound impact of the Irish community on the development of the Garden State, from early farming innovations to advancements in transportation, urban development, and contributions to various fields such as arts, athletics, business, medicine, and politics.
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