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The Hermitage Awarded $128,000 for Major Historic Restoration

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The Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus are officially getting a facelift

Photo On July 2, 1782, The Hermitage hosted not one, but two weddings.Theodosia’s half‑sister Caty married Joseph Browne, and with almost no preparation, Theodosia and Aaron Burr decided to marry as well.

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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the history-steeped halls of The Hermitage in Ho-Ho-Kus are officially getting a facelift. The Friends of the Hermitage announced this January that they have been awarded $128,000 in combined grants to kickstart a comprehensive preservation effort for one of New Jersey’s most storied landmarks.

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King for a Day: Celebrate 12th Night at Historic New Bridge Landing

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Bergen County Historical Society’s celebration of Twelfth Night at Historic New Bridge Landing

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River Edge NJ, the holiday season isn’t over until the King’s Cake is cut! If you’re looking for a way to cap off your winter celebrations with history, community, and great food, the Bergen County Historical Society invites you to a timeless tradition.

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Cop Killer Fugitive Joanne Chesimard Dies at 78 in Cuba

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Joanne Deborah Chesimard Dead at 78: Decades-Long Fugitive Status Ends

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CUBA / NEW JERSEY – Cop Killer Assata Shakur, a figure whose life fueled decades of political debate and international intrigue, has died in Cuba on September 26th at the age of 78.

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Step Back in Time: Bergen County Historical Society Hosts 19th Century Vintage Baseball Game

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photos courtesy of Bergen County Historical Society

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River Edge, NJ — On Saturday, July 12, baseball and history enthusiasts gathered at the Bergen County Historical Society for a one-of-a-kind event—Vintage Baseball featuring the Flemington Neshanock and The Enterprise Club of New Bridge. The two teams faced off in an exciting doubleheader, playing with authentic 19th-century rules, uniforms, and equipment, offering a rare glimpse into America’s pastime as it was played over 100 years ago.

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Celebrate July 4th by Supporting Bergen County’s New Museum at Historic New Bridge Landing!

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Honor America’s Founding by Preserving the Place Where It Began

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River Edge NJ, as fireworks light up the sky this July 4th, there’s no better way to honor the birth of American independence than by supporting a historic project right here in Bergen County, New Jersey. The Bergen County Historical Society invites you to help build a new 3,750-square-foot museum and visitor center at Historic New Bridge Landing, one of the most significant Revolutionary War sites in the state.

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