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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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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

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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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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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