BCHS Historic Marker Program


	BCHS Historic Marker Program The Society, since 1960, has had a continuing program of designating historic sites in the county with distinctive blue and silver markers. These markers are sponsored and paid for by individuals, clubs, institutions, business organizations and municipalities. It is the Society's most visible program with over 160 signs in Bergen County, NJ. They are designed to educated the general public with a "mini-history lesson" for a particular site or area and are also helpful in generating interest in historic preservation. If you are interested in a marker please contact us: contactBCHS@bergencountyhistory.org


	Application for ordering a BCHS Marker.


		Link to 5 mg .pdf file of the BCHS Marker book. Has 135 sites and houses listed and described, many with a photograph. This file will be updated with new markers.



		Marker Booklet, printed in 1996. No. 9 on Publications Page where it is for sale.


	Link to Reg McMahon's description of the Marker Program

The Historical Marker Database
This website has included BCHS markers. It is a comprehensive list of markers with photos, actual marker text, map locations and links to histories of each marker. Very informative.
http://www.hmdb.org/


	The Bergen County Historical Society, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) volunteer organization, was founded in 1902 to develop public appreciation for Bergen County's remarkable history, especially through the preservation and study of its material culture. We are the only historical association to focus on the Bergen County as a whole, from its prehistory to the present day. Our museum collections are presently on display in a limited basis at Historic New Bridge Landing. Public programs include educational events, placement of informative roadside historical markers, museum exhibits, monthly lectures, library collection, website and message board. We are the largest landowner at HNBL. We are not a government agency and have never received regular or significant public funding, we rely on private donations and membership. The BCHS is not a government supported agency. We rely on upon volunteer support, especially membership to protect our irreplaceable heritage and to pass on the lessons of history. Bergen County Historical Society PO Box 55 River Edge, NJ 07661 www.bergencountyhistory.org