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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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The March 23, 1780 British Attack: A Turning Point in Bergen County’s Revolutionary War History

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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.

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Bergen County’s Role in the American Revolution: A Call for Protection in 1780

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Ridgewood NJ, Bergen County, was a critical battleground during the American Revolution, frequently witnessing military clashes and strategic movements. One such moment occurred in March 1780, following a brutal winter, when intelligence revealed an impending attack on Hackensack.

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Today: Celebrate Washington’s Birthday at Historic New Bridge Landing – February 23, 2025

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River Edge NJ, Step back in time and celebrate George Washington’s Birthday with the Bergen County Historical Society on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 1 PM to 4:30 PM at Historic New Bridge Landing (1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ). This exciting event offers a unique Revolutionary War experience filled with historical performances, interactive exhibits, and family-friendly activities.

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Celebrate Washington’s Birthday at Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge Nj, Looking for a unique and historical way to celebrate Washington’s Birthday? Join the Bergen County Historical Society on Sunday, February 23, 2025, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ for an immersive Revolutionary War-era experience!

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Bergen County Historical Society Member 12th Night Party Sunday January 5th

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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Historical Society Member 12th Night Party Sunday January 05, 2025, 2-5 pm.

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Celebrate Sinterklaas Day at Historic New Bridge Landing!

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River Edge Nj, looking for a festive way to kick off the holiday season? Join the Bergen County Historical Society as they host Sinterklaas Day on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge, NJ.

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Step Back in Time with the Bergen County Historical Society’s 41st Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts & Tavern Fare

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River Edge NJ, escape the modern holiday rush and experience Christmas like never before at the Bergen County Historical Society’s 41st Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts and Tavern Fare! Join us on Saturday, December 14, or Sunday, December 15, at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ, for an unforgettable evening of festive music, delicious food, and old-world charm.

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Celebrate Baron von Steuben’s Birthday at the Baron’s Oktoberfest!

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River Edge NJ, join the Bergen County Historical Society for a day of fun and history at the annual Baron’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28th (Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 29th) from 1 pm to 6 pm at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge.

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Bergen County Historical Society: “Remember the Ladies: A History of American Women in Song”

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River Edge NH, historical balladeer Linda Russell begins at 1:30 pm TODAY(note time change) in the state historic site, the 1752 Steuben House for “Remember the Ladies: A History of American Women in Song”.

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Bergen County Historical Society hosts Vintage Baseball in the Meadow This Saturday

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Ridgewood NJ, love baseball and history? Then bring your chair, cooler and sunscreen to Historic New Bridge Landing as the Bergen County Historical Society hosts Vintage Baseball in the Meadow on Saturday, July 13th, 11 am -2 pm, 1201 Main Street River Edge, NJ.
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Preserving History: Wyckoff Historical Society’s Efforts at Union Cemetery

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Wyckoff NJ, on June 2, the Wyckoff Historical Society (WHS) proudly sponsored a Bergen County Historical Society blue marker at the Union Cemetery. This blue marker program, the largest of its kind in New Jersey, provides a mini history lesson on significant historical locations, enriching our understanding of local heritage.

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Bergen County Historical Society Volunteers Clear invasive vines at Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Historical Society volunteers identified and cleared invasive vines around the Von Steuben House.

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Bergen County Historical Society Christmas Holiday Events!

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Bergen County Historical Society celebrates Sinterklaas Day on Sunday December 3rd 1 pm-3 pm.
Bergen County Historical Society for our 40th Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts and Tavern Fare on Saturday, December 16th, or Sunday, December 17th at Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge.
Visit www.Bergencountyhistory.org/events to make a reservation – don’t delay, we’ve already sold out over half the four shows.

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