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Step Into the 1700s: The Pinkster Spring Festival Returns to River Edge Sunday May 17th

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Celebrate Spring Like It’s 1799: The “Pinkster” Festival Returns to River Edge

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River Edge NJ, Looking for a unique way to welcome spring this weekend? Forget the standard street fair and step back in time at Historic New Bridge Landing.

On Sunday, May 17, from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, the Bergen County Historical Society invites you to Pinkster: A Jersey Dutch Celebration of Spring. This vibrant annual festival breathes life into 18th-century traditions through festive music, open-hearth cooking, and the iconic Maypole dance.

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Discover the Shad Moon: A Journey into Indigenous Traditions and Colonial History at New Bridge Landing

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Chwame Gischuch: Experience the “Shad Moon” Festival at Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, This spring, step back in time and witness the seasonal rebirth of the Hackensack River valley. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Bergen County Historical Society invites you to Chwame Gischuch: Under the Shad Moon, an immersive cultural event at Historic New Bridge Landing.

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George Washington is “Returning” to Bergen County This Sunday

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Forget the Mall: Step Back to 1776 This Sunday at Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge, NJ – Looking for a unique way to celebrate American history this weekend? On March 8, 2026, the Bergen County Historical Society is hosting a vibrant tribute to George Washington’s Birthday at the legendary Historic New Bridge Landing.

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Time Travel Dinner: Dine with General George Washington in New Milford on Nov 22nd

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A Revolutionary Night Out: Experience an Exclusive Dinner with George Washington and His Generals

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New Milford NJ, step back to the pivotal year of 1776! The Bergen County Historical Society is offering a truly unique opportunity to experience history firsthand with “An Evening with General George Washington” at Sanzari’s New Bridge Inn in New Milford.

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