April 9,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the new exhibit at the Schoolhouse Museum curated by Joy Simmen Hamburger with Candace Latham and Vicky Herbert features a very impressive collection assembled through various local collections and donations.
“From the Revolutionary War to the 1960’s Revolution. The “Events and People That Shaped Our American History”. Told through objects, artifacts and costumes from the collections of Ridgewood’s Historical Society and Public Library.”
Since it was near the 100th anniversary of the American military entering World War 1 Trustee Bob Borders gave the Ridgewood blog an in depth tour detailing many of the artifacts and their donors . The stories of the discovery of the artifacts often rivaling the artifact itself. For local history buffs its very insightful to see history though the lens of local actors.
If you are unfamiliar ,the mission of the Ridgewood Historical Society, which operates the historic Schoolhouse Museum building, formerly one of the first public schools in Ridgewood, is to preserve the building, as well as maintain, interpret, and exhibit the collection of artifacts representing the history, culture, and lives of ordinary people from the Ridgewood area from the period of Native America.
The Ridgewood Historical Society is the parent organization of the Schoolhouse Museum which annually presents a themed exhibit featuring artifacts from the collection, and presents educational programs featuring local people with knowledge and/or skills that pertain to the collection.
The Ridgewood Historical Society also offers opportunities for people of all ages to experience, share, maintain, organize and preserve our local artifacts.
They are a volunteer based and welcome your involvement. You can become a member and join us in our quest to preserve local history and put the Schoolhouse Museum on the agenda of every student, family, social club and history buff in the area.
Schoolhouse Museum
650 E. Glen Avenue
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201-447-3242
Thursday and Saturdays 1PM – 3PM
Sundays 2PM – 4PM
GROUP TOURS AVAILABLE
UPON REQUEST
https://ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org/