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Honor Juneteenth with a Tour of Gethsemane Cemetery in Little Ferry

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The Forgotten History Hidden in a 1-Acre NJ Cemetery—And How You Can Visit This Juneteenth

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Little Ferry NJ, What if a crucial piece of your local history was hiding right in plain sight?

This Juneteenth, the Bergen County Parks Department is offering a rare opportunity to step back in time and uncover a powerful, often-overlooked chapter of North Jersey’s past. For anyone looking to honor the true spirit of the holiday while discovering local history, a visit to Gethsemane Cemetery in Little Ferry is an absolute must.

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Fort Lee Middle School Student Olivia Rhee, Wins the North Jersey Spelling Bee

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Fort Lee NJ, each year the County of Bergen is proud to recognize the Regional Champion of the North Jersey Spelling Bee, hosted by the Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs.

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