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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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The “Shad Moon” Returns to River Edge: A Rare Look at Bergen County’s Indigenous History

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Step Back in Time: Celebrate the “Shad Moon” at Historic New Bridge Landing this April

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

River Edge NJ, As the spring thaw wakes the Hackensack River, a centuries-old tradition returns to River Edge. On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) presents a captivating afternoon of living history: “Chwame Gischuch: Under the Shad Moon.”

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