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She Conquered the Fjord! Ridgewood Historical Society Leader Co-President Wins Major Irish Swimming Race

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Genny Allard Takes First Place in Gael Force Irish Open Water Challenge

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Ridgewood, NJ – The Ridgewood Historical Society is celebrating a monumental achievement by one of its own! Genny Allard, Co-President of the Society, has brought home the gold, securing first place in her age group at the prestigious Gael Force Irish swimming competition in Ireland.

This is no ordinary race. The Gael Force events are a major series of open water races held in some of Ireland’s most stunning and challenging natural locations, including the iconic River Shannon and the dramatically beautiful Killary Fjord. The competition attracts experienced swimmers from around the world to test their endurance against the rugged Irish coastline.

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Ridgewood approves Zabriskie-Schedler House as History & Cultural Center — what it means for the village

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Village Council voted on Aug. 13 to establish the History and Cultural Center of Bergen County at the historic Zabriskie-Schedler House, a circa 1825 Dutch frame farmhouse on West Saddle River Road. The move converts a long-vacant town property into a community hub run in partnership with the Ridgewood Library’s Bolger Heritage Center and the Ridgewood Historical Society.

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Dirty pool? – Attorney claims Village of Ridgewood received preferential treatment from NJDEP/Historic Sites Council

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Ridgewood NJ, in a July 22 email to the New Jersey State Deputy Historic Preservation Officer Dr. Kate Marcopul, Hackensack based attorney George W. Wright voiced his concern that Village of Ridgewood officials have been given preferential treatment with respect to their application for development of property associated with the Zabriskie/Schedler house on West Saddle River Road, Ridgewood. Mr. Wright recently received a New Jersey Historical Commission’s Award of Recognition for his work in preserving the Zabriskie/Schedler House.

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Ridgewood Historical Society Sells Theater Seats from the Warner Theater

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Historical Society held the sale of theater seats from the Warner Theater on E. Ridgewood Avenue. Thanks to the owners for their willingness to allow our residents the opportunity to take piece of history away with each purchase, all while supporting the Ridgewood Historical Society .

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Ridgewood Historical Society: Experience a slice of Ridgewood’s rich cinema history!

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Ridgewood N J, as you may have heard, the iconic Warner Theater in Ridgewood has sadly closed its doors after nearly a century of being a cherished downtown landmark. But before the theater undergoes renovations, the owners have generously offered to sell its vintage seats, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Ridgewood Historical Society.

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Ridgewood Historical Society Celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Schoolhouse Museum

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Historical Society celebrated it’s 150th Anniversary of the Schoolhouse Museum with a Gala at Felina Restaurant in Ridgewood on Thursday, May 18th. The fundraising event featured dinner, a wine bar, live music by Souled Out, and some fabulous auction items.

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Ridgewood Historical Society Names Winner of “Letters From History” contest

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Ridgewood NJ, Each year, the Ridgewood Historical Society invites Ridgewood High School students to write a one-page letter choosing an artifact from our annual exhibit. This year the exhibit was “Here Comes the Bride—Two-hundred years of wedding customs & traditions.” Students were asked to write from the point of view of a fictionalized person to a friend/relative in Ridgewood. Winners were chosen based on their ability to relate common human experiences in the context of a specific historical moment.

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The Birth of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood Nj, Co-sponsored with the Ridgewood Historical Society
In celebration of Ridgewood’s 125th anniversary, local historians Peggy Norris and Joe Suplicki provide a slide lecture on the critical years between 1865 and 1876. Using documents, maps, and historic panoramic photos, Norris and Suplicki illustrate Ridgewood’s transformation from farm to suburb. All welcome, no registration required. Light refreshments will be served.

April 29th, 7 PM – 8:30 PM

Ridgewood Public Library
125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450

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The History of the Village of Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, In celebration of Ridgewood’s 125th Anniversary, local historians Peggy Norris and Joe Suplicki will provide a lecture on the critical years between 1865 and 1876. Using maps, documents, and historic panoramic photos, Norris and Suplicki illustrate Ridgewood’s transformation from farm to suburb.

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“Here Comes The Bride—Chronicling Two Hundred Years Of Wedding Customs & Traditions”

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Ridgewood NJ, YOU’RE INVITED! The Ridgewood Historical Society presents: “Here Comes The Bride—Chronicling Two Hundred Years Of Wedding Customs & Traditions”. Also featured is our brand new exhibit of “50 Small Things with Big Histories” that will delight all history lovers! Join us at the Schoolhouse Museum for this special occasion that kicks off our 2019 exhibit. Bring your loved ones!
650 E. Glen Avenue, Ridgewood NJ
(201) 447-3242

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The Ridgewood Historical Society is Looking for Sponsors for it’s Here Come the Bride exhibit

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Historical Society is asking for your support.
“Friends, Ridgewoodites (is that what we’re called? Ridgewoodians? Villagers? Ridgewood peeps?), and fellow history lovers: The Schoolhouse Museum invites you, your family or your business (or ALL of the above!) to become a sponsor of our upcoming exhibit “HERE COMES THE BRIDE; CHRONICLING TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF WEDDING CUSTOMS AND TRADITIONS” We can only mount our exhibits with YOUR help! If you have ever walked through our doors and been impressed with what you’ve experienced, please help us continue to offer that experience to others! If you’ve walked through our doors and NOT been impressed, help us make our exhibits even better!! Your family name or business logo will be prominently displayed on all of our print and digital media and publicity. We are accepting sponsorships at any level, but if you would truly like to be a HERO and underwrite the whole thing, well……!”

RIDGEWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY &
SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM
650 E. Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
PH 201-447-3242
RidgewoodHistoricalSociety@Verizon.net

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The Ridgewood Historical Society is sponsoring their 2nd annual “Letters From History” contest

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Historical Society is sponsoring their 2nd annual “Letters From History” contest is now open to all Ridgewood High School students! Students are competing by writing a letter in a fictional and historic voice based on items from the current Schoolhouse Museum exhibit. Winner receives $100 gift card and certificate, The Deadline is January 8th .

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Schoolhouse Museum Halloween Cemetery Walk Friday, October 26th

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Halloween Cemetery Walk

Friday, October 26th 2018
Walks at 6pm, 6:20, 6:40, and 7:00pm

Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the Valleau Cemetery where soldiers and civilians come to life and tell their tales.

Back at the museum, the party continues with music, Halloween stories, locally produced cider and doughnuts.

Meet at the Schoolhouse Museum at 650 E. Glen Ave.

Deadline to reserve space is October 24th, 2018.

Call (201)447-3242 or email ridgewoodhistoricalsociety@verizon.net
for details.

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The Ridgewood Historical Society Presents a Special Talk and Tour of the James Rose Center

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Historical Society presents a special talk and tour of the james rose center,Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 2:00 PM .
The tour will start at the SchoolHouse Museum in Ridgewood, 650 East Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

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