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Bergen County Historical Society Receives $250,000 Leadership Gift for New Museum at Historic New Bridge Landing

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Photo (from left to right): BCHS President Beverly Hashimoto at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge, NJ with Paul Gross (center) and son, NIA National Realty President Roger Gross (right), 

Donation Launches 250 Challenge to Inspire Additional Support

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River Edge, NJ – August 2025 – The Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) is proud to announce a generous $250,000 donation from longtime Bergen County residents and philanthropists Gayle and Paul Gross to support the construction of a new 3,750-square-foot history museum at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge, NJ.

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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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Retreat Weekend 2024: November 23rd-24th

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Fort Lee NJ, the Brigade’s annual “Retreat Weekend” is back as we gear up for the 250th event of these historic moments in just 2 years! These are the darkest days of the Revolution to be portrayed, where not only thousands of lives were lost, but the desperate nature of the campaign led to the question of what is the cause and its’ worth… but from these days that tried men’s souls, a nation was ultimately cemented. 

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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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The Bergen County Historical Society Hosting Its Annual Summertime Social on Sunday, August 11th, 1 pm- 4:30 pm

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River Edge NJ , Museum site open for touring. Activities include the 18th century pastime of kite making and flying and ice cream making.

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New Visitor Center and Museum Building Plans Unveiled for Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, The Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) has recently unveiled the final approved plans for a new 3,750-square-foot visitor center and museum at Historic New Bridge Landing. This milestone brings the project one step closer to reality, with groundbreaking slated for this fall.

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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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Step Back in Time with Vintage Baseball at Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, if you love baseball and history, mark your calendar for Saturday, July 13th, and head to Historic New Bridge Landing for an unforgettable day. From 11 am to 2 pm, the Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) will host a Vintage Baseball event at 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ 07661.

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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: Baronfest a Family Friendly Hit

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River Edge NJ, Bergen County Historical Society hosted Baronfest on Sunday October 1st . Historic New Bridge Landing, where the  Bergen County Historical Society is located on the west bank of the Hackensack River on Main Street, River Edge, was not flooded like many other spots in the county .

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Bergen County Historical Society: Baronfest at Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, overheard at a previous event: “I feel like I’m on a farm in Upstate New York.” But right here in Bergen County. Baronfest, Birthday Celebration of for Steuben, next Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, 1 pm to 6 pm. Join the Bergen County Historical Society for a family friendly event with Particle Theory band, Mott’s Artillery with cannon, Major General Baron von Steuben reenactor, 3 breweries, food, ice cream, games and tours of three 18th c. sandstone houses and barn and bridge tour.

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