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River Edge, NJ (January 2026) – The Bergen County Historical Society (BCHS) invites visitors of all ages to celebrate George Washington’s Birthday on Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., with a full afternoon of hands-on history, live music and dance, historic cooking, and family-friendly activities at Historic New Bridge Landing.
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River Edge NJ, Historic New Bridge Landing is open for Washington’s Birthday, visit 3 Jersey-Dutch Sandstone Houses and come celebrate Washington’s Birthday with the Bergen County Historical Society on Sunday February 27th 1 pm- 4 pm at Historic New Bridge Landing. 1201 Main Street, River Edge NJ! Come home to history and walk in the footsteps where history was made.
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New Bridge Landing NJ, Dance mistress Denise Piccino and the Tricorne Dancers will give two one hour public performances in the Steuben House at 1:30 and 3:00 pm. Ridley & Anne Enslow will provide musical accompaniment on fiddle and hammered dulcimer. Throughout the afternoon, Rodger Yaden will portray General George Washington. Hot cider and crullers will be served in the restored 18th-century tavern in the Campbell-Christie House, where our gift shop is also located. Visitors may also see open-hearth cooking demonstrated in the Out-Kitchen, featuring meal items that General Washington might have eaten during his stay at New Bridge in 1780 and recipes from Martha’s cookbook. Re-enactors from the 3rd New Jersey Regiment will demonstrate 18th century military customs and drill. The George and Martha Centennial Quilt is on exhibit for this event!
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