Schoolhouse Museum October 14, 2012 through July 28, 2013 is THE COLLECTION
On display at the Schoolhouse Museum October 14, 2012 through July 28, 2013 is THE COLLECTION, an exhibit that celebrates 60 years of preservation efforts and showcases our most treasured artifacts.
Artifacts and textiles Included in this exhibit are:
three 19th century woven coverlets, one woven on a Jacquard loom by David H. Haring, a noted Bergen County weaver
a 1865 taffeta wedding dress and a late 1880s mourning suit 19th century pottery some created by George Wolfkiel
a collection of spectacles from 1760s through the early 20th century
a NJ militia Spanish American war uniform and military artifacts
Lenape stone tools
Medical instruments and mortars and pestles
kitchen and farm tools made from wood
a collection of women and men’s personal possessions from hats to shoes and everything in between
a sampling of baskets, children’s chairs, musical instruments, and craft items, all from the 19th century
This exhibit will appeal to children and adults. Join us during our open hours on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1:00–3:00 and Sundays 2:00–4:00. Trained docents will be there to answer questions or provide you information about our artifacts. If you would like to arrange for a group to visit, please email us.info@ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org
Coming up this Fall:
Historic Home Walking Tour
October 21, 2012, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
From Country Retreat to Fashionable Suburb: A Walking Tour Through the West Side’s Ridgewood Park Development
Where: Meet at Ridge School parking lot at 1:45 p.m.
Starting at the Pease House at 308 W. Ridgewood Avenue and traveling the length of North Murray Avenue, this walking tour will reveal the transformation of Ridgewood’s West Side after the Civil War from a country setting to a choice residential suburb by exploring the architecture and history of six notable homes. The 90 minute tour will conclude at 300 North Murray Avenue, the landmark Colonial Revival house built by the Palmer family and restored by the current owners. Many fascinating and fun surprises await adults and children age 10 and up. The tour, which will be limited to 30 people, will be led by RHS member and Ridgewood resident Elliot Dee, who studied architectural history at Cornell and Harvard and has led tours in New Jersey for over a decade.To reserve your ticket ($5 for an adult, $10 for a family) info@ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org
October 18, 2012, 12:00 p.m.
Lincoln Luncheon at the Brick House, 179 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff
The Coalition of Northwest Bergen County is sponsoring a history luncheon featuring Robert Costello and Ken Hall impersonating Abraham Lincoln and George McClellan. Come and learn about the 1864 presidential campaign and election and the issues of the day. Click here for the luncheon flier and ticket order form.
The Ridgewood Historical Society Board thanks Eagle Scout Akash Chaurasia and Ridgewood Boys Scout Troop 5 for building a handicap ramp for the museum, painting the building, replacing insulation in the back attic, and repainting the Historic Marker sign. We are so grateful that you chose the Schoolhouse Museum for your Eagle Scout Project.
The Schoolhouse Museum is open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1:00–3:00 p.m. and Sundays from 2:00–4:00 p.m. We arrange group tours by appointment. For more information call the museum at 201-447-3242 or send us an e-mail.info@ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org