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9/11 Remembered: The Day That Changed New York City and the World Forever

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Honoring the Lives Lost and the Heroes of September 11, 2001

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New York NY, on September 11, 2025, New York City and the nation pause to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks, a day that reshaped history. The annual ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Lower Manhattan will feature the solemn reading of victims’ names and moments of silence, uniting Americans in a vow to “never forget.” This day honors the 2,977 lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the resilience of a nation. Here’s a look back at the events of 9/11, the timeline of that tragic day, and its lasting impact. Stay updated with live coverage here.

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NJ TRANSIT Launches “Jersey Journeys” Interactive Map: Explore 150+ Historic Sites by Bus, Rail & Light Rail

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RIDGEWOOD,  NJ — August 26, 2025 — History buffs, students, and day-trippers now have a new way to explore the Garden State. NJ TRANSIT has officially launched its “Jersey Journeys: Every Stop Tells a Story” campaign — an interactive map that highlights more than 150 historic sites and landmarks across New Jersey, all easily accessible by bus, rail, or light rail.

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General Lafayette’s Triumphant 1824-25 Farewell Tour Returns to River Edge, for a Historic Celebration

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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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Step Back in Time: Bergen County Historical Society Hosts 19th Century Vintage Baseball Game

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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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Would the Founding Fathers Be Proud of America Today? A Look Back at the Declaration of Independence and Its Legacy

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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.

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Independence Day !

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The Ridgewood blog Wishes All a Happy and Healthy Fourth of July 
In Congress, July 4, 1776.
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

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Celebrating 249 Years of American Independence: A Look Back and Ahead This Fourth of July!

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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.

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Celebrate July 4th by Supporting Bergen County’s New Museum at Historic New Bridge Landing!

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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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Bergen County Historical Society Annual Awards Dinner!

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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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Explore Gethsemane Cemetery This Juneteenth: A Self-Guided Tour Honoring African American History in Bergen County

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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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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the Republicans ending of slavery in the United States

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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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Honor General Enoch Poor at Annual Memorial Wreath Laying – May 26, 2025 in Hackensack

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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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Battleship New Jersey Named Among Nation’s Most Patriotic Landmarks

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  • Survey of 3,021 Americans asking which landmark makes them most proud to be American.
  • Other New Jersey landmarks included were: Princeton Battlefield + Thomas Edison Park.
  • Infographic included.

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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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Celebrate Spring at Pinkster: A Jersey Dutch Festival at Historic New Bridge Landing – May 18, 2025

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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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Anna Jarvis: The Woman Who Founded — and Fought to End — Mother’s Day

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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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Who Was Anna Jarvis?

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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