New bridge Landing NJ, Start off the holiday season at Historic New Bridge Landing as the Bergen County Historical Society celebrates Sinterklaas Day on Sunday, December 8th, 1 pm- 4 pm. 1201 Main All three 18th century Jersey-Dutch sandstone houses will be open for tours throughout the day. The Blackhorse Inn will also be open where visitors may purchase refreshments and visit the gift shop for that unique holiday gift.
Ridgewood NJ, at the November 18th BOE meeting RHS Social Studies Teacher Freddie LaFemina spoke about this workshop that utilizes original case studies on American history that are specifically created for the classroom, allowing for an understanding of both the case study method and a deeper knowledge about American history. and Civics. The model was started at Harvard Business School. The slide portion of the presentation may be viewed here.
Interesting idea , but the kids still have to understand the basics in order to have the ability to discuss various ideas and look at events in the proper perspective . Without back ground facts these sessions can easily turn in to BS sessions . Aside from the fact that the process can easily manipulated and one sided .
New Bridge Landing NJ, the Bergen County Historical Society is excited to exhibit these two 1783 paintings of Washington & Greene, I just had to go back to admire and tweak the position of the audience seating. To mark the 243rd Anniversary of the “times that try men’s souls,” the Bergen County Historical Society, will sponsor a day of living history, scholarly presentations and a slice of Bergen County’s rich history, in our backyard on November 24, 2019.
New Bridge landing NJ, Todd Braisted is speaking this Sunday, 11/24/19, at 3:00 pm in the Steuben House at our event at HNBL.
Todd Braisted is an author and independent researcher specializing in Loyalist studies during the American Revolution. He has published over forty books and journal articles on a variety of period subjects, including the 2016 book Grand Forage 1778. His website, royalprovincial.com, is the leading site for Loyalist research since it debuted in 2000. Todd has likewise appeared as a guest historian in such television shows as History Detectives and Who Do You Think You Are?
Closter NJ, 1776 British Invasion of Bergen County: BCHS had our annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov 10th. This year we marked the location of the November 20, 1776 British Invasion location along the Hudson River with a New BCHS Blue Marker. Troops scaled the vertical rise of 425 +/- feet and came close to cutting off Washington’s Retreat across the New Bridge.
Ridgewood NJ, Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. Unlike Memorial Day, Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans—living or dead—but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Join the Hermitage Museum for production of Charles Dickens’s beloved holiday classic A Christmas Carol. Performed by the members of First Flight Theatre Company, this enchanting adaptation of the holiday ghost story is sure to delight and inspire audiences of all ages.
New Bridge Landing NJ, Enjoy Jersey Dutch holiday treats, refreshments and a visit with Sinter Klaas in the restored tavern in Campbell-Christie House, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ 07661 from 1 to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 8, 2019. See open-hearth cooking in authentic Jersey Dutch Out Kitchen. All three Jersey-Dutch sandstone houses are open for tours. For that special holiday gift, browse unique historical gift shop. We have a children’s pine cone bird feeder and ornament workshop throughout the afternoon.
Ridgewood NJ, Join the Ridgewood Public Library and the Bolger Heritage Center for a day of celebrating the 125 Year Anniversary of Ridgewood! Nov. 16 at 2pm is a special talk with local historians Joseph Joseph Stanley Suplicki and Peggy Norris. **** 9:30am-11:30: Children’s story and craft program in the Ridgewood Public Library 6pm-10pm: 125th Gala Celebration at Felina’s featuring a taste of Village restaurants. Tickets available for Gala at $75 per person here: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme2/RidgewoodCF?locale.x=en_US
Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, Join The Hermitage Museum for an evening candlelight tour of the Hermitage fully decorated for a Victorian Christmas! Step back in time and experience how the Victorians celebrated the holiday season and the history behind many traditions we still enjoy today. This special docent-led tours take visitors through both floors of the fully decorated historic home and are accompanied by a flute duo playing traditional period music. The evening concludes with cider and light Victorian fare prepared by pastry chef Kim Hendrickson.
New Bridge Landing NJ, The book historian Kevin Wright was working on when he passed away October 2016, The Bridge That Saved a Nation, Bergen County, New Bridge, and the Hackensack Valley is just about to be released (10/28/19) and scheduled to be for sale Sunday. I’m giving an illustrated talk on the book that takes place in the Steuben House at 1:30 pm at Harvest Homecoming, 10/27/19. The books have not been delivered, so far.
TRENTON NJ, Attention, all New Jersey graphic designers and artists! The New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) and Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area seek a signature logo to embody Revolution NJ, New Jersey’s initiative to commemorate the 250th anniversary (or Semiquincentennial) of the United States.
The logo will be used across the state and nation to promote Revolution NJ events, projects, and programs planned to explore 250 years of United States history. The winning logo design will receive a $1,500 cash prize. The deadline for submission is 3:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2019. The selected logo will be publicly presented during Patriots Week in Trenton, New Jersey, on Saturday, December 28, 2019.
Ridgewood NJ, Curious about the New Jersey’s role in the abolitionist movement and how the trail of safe houses and routes ferrying slaves from the southern states to freedom in the north worked? Alvin Corbett will provide an overview of this extensive network that eventually became known as the “Underground Railroad.”
Alvin Q. Corbett, who was born and raised in Wilson, North Carolina, is a historian, educator and lecturer. Corbett holds a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University and a master’s from Stevens Institute of Technology. He served as Vice President of Board of Directors for the Underground Railroad Museum of Burlington County, NJ (2014-2017); has been invited to be a visiting scholar at New Jersey’s Rutgers University; is an active member of the Salem and Camden County, NJ Historical Societies; and is a friend of the Peter Mott Underground Railroad Museum of Lawnside, NJ. Corbett also served as Assistant Curator for the Mattye Reed African-American Heritage Museum on the campus of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical (A&T) State University in Greensboro, NC. In 1984, Corbett became one of the first museum digital archivist in the country.
Free and open to the public—all are welcome!
Genealogical Society of Bergen County,
General Meeting Monday, 23 September 2019, 7pm Ridgewood Public Library Auditorium
