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River Edge NJ, escape the modern holiday rush and experience Christmas like never before at the Bergen County Historical Society’s 41st Annual Colonial Christmas Concerts and Tavern Fare! Join us on Saturday, December 14, or Sunday, December 15, at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ, for an unforgettable evening of festive music, delicious food, and old-world charm.
Concerts in the Historic Steuben House
Held in the beautifully decorated, 272-year-old Steuben House, the concerts feature performances by Linda Russell and Companie, who will bring the sounds of a bygone era to life with carols and stories of Christmases past. Let these nostalgic tunes and tales transport you to simpler times!
Concert Schedule
- Saturday, December 14: 5:00 PM and 6:45 PM
- Sunday, December 15: 3:00 PM and 4:45 PM
Tickets are limited, and these cherished performances tend to sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot!
Colonial Fare at the Blackhorse Inn
After the concert, stroll through the candlelit grounds to the Blackhorse Inn in the Campbell-Christie House, open from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday and 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM on Sunday. Savor period-inspired dishes like Shepherd’s Pie, Soup with Salad and a Biscuit, Ploughman’s Plate, English Trifle, Dutch sweets, cake donuts, and cider — perfect for a warm and hearty taste of history. Tavern fare is an additional cost.
Additional Activities
- Meet Sinterklaas: Stop by the Demarest House to greet Sinterklaas, the Dutch Santa Claus!
- Holiday Gift Shop: Visit our gift shop to find unique, historically inspired presents for everyone on your list.
Event Details
- Concert Admission: $35 for non-members, $28 for BCHS members (plus service fee).
- Location: Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ.
- Parking: Free parking is available on Main Street or in the lot at Hackensack Ave & Main Street. Or take the Pascack Valley Line to New Bridge Landing.
For more information or to secure your tickets, email contactbchs@bergencountyhistory.org or call (201) 343-9492. Celebrate the season with us and make Colonial Christmas part of your annual holiday tradition!
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