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Bergen County Historical Society : Casey at the Bat

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photo courtesy of Bergen County Historical Society

July 6,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

River Edge NJ, All right all you cranks (19th century fans), the meadow has been mowed the base balls have been ordered, and the temperature will be lowered. Come out and experience vintage baseball in the meadow at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge. Featuring the Flemington Neshanocks versus the NY Mutuals.

Experience the crack of wood against leather, the cheers and jeers of the crowd, and baseball the way great-grandpa saw it, when these reenactor teams play with 19th century rules, equipment, and uniforms in an open field. A great way for the family to enjoy America’s game!

Watch for Casey at the Bat at this first big event in The Meadow, make sure to bring a hat, blanket or chair, and sunscreen. Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge. Admission: $10 adults, $5 students, BCHS members free. Additional food cost.

Between games, watch for Casey at the Bat or take a walk through time on a short tour of Historic New Bridge Landing’s grounds led by one of our interpreters. Be sure to bring a hat, blanket or chair, and sunscreen. Dogs on a leash are welcome outside (please be considerate of other visitors). Enjoy games, ice cream, and hot dogs.

Enter at the corner of Hackensack Avenue & Main Street. Short walking tours by BCHS interpreters available. New Bridge baseball scorecard available with each ticket, limited quantities.

Consider taking the train to HNBL. Trains traveling south & north arrive at the New Bridge Landing Station. Check NJ Transit schedule for updates on the Pascack Valley line.
Event takes place in Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661.
100% of your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Saturday, July 7th 11 am to 2 PM.

 

 

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Bergen County Historical Society : Come to the Party – Manners and Music in 18th Century Society

Bergen County Historical Society Group

BCHS Docent & Interpretation Meeting:
Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 7:30 pm **
Topic: Come to the Party – Manners and Music in 18th Century Society

April 13,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

River Edge NJ, For anyone interested in volunteering at Historic New Bridge Landing events as a docent, greeter, operations personnel, or living-history interpreter in period dress, the Bergen County Historical Society sponsors the School of Interpretation to hone communication skills, familiarize volunteers with Bergen’s unique history, provide insight into the material culture of the past, and train volunteers in historical presentation.
In an age before LinkedIn or Facebook, professional and social connections happened at a dance, a soiree, or a society salon where the elite—and not so elite—gathered. This month, interpreters and accomplished period dancers Denise Piccino and Sue Braisted explore the decorum and rules of eighteenth century behavior and the part music played in the social rituals of the age.
Please meet at the Steuben House, 1209 Main St, River Edge, NJ.
info@bergencountyhistory.org

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Bergen County Historical Society Relives the Battle of New Bridge Landing

Bergen County Historical Society

April 8,2018

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

River Edge NJ, The Bergen County Historical Society was founded by the men and women of Bergen County in 1902 to tell the County’s story as a whole.  Since 1939, the Society’s HQ has been located at Historic New Bridge Landing, in River Edge, NJ.  We are not a government agency and  receive no public funding. As an organization, we  rely entirely on the support of our members and supporters to bring the history of Bergen County to life. Thank you for your continued support and make sure to stop by and explore YOUR LOCAL history.

Over a year-long effort for Jim Smith, culminating in the unveiling of a detailed painting by Jeff Trexler on events at New Bridge, March 23, 1780. Todd Braisted gave the Battleground Tour at Historic New Bridge Landing.
BCHS volunteers make the events happen at the Jersey-Dutch Museum Village on a American Revolution Battleground.

CONTACT INFO

Call (201) 343-9492

Bergen County Historical Society

contactbchs@bergencountyhistory.org

https://www.bergencountyhistory.org