THIS WEEKEND IN BERGEN COUNTY!
SATURDAY, NOV. 10: Four Centuries of NJ Graveyards and Tombstones 2-4 pm Lecture by Professor Richard Veit on cemeteries, their monuments and the influences that shaped them. Plus book signing with Carol Karels editor of the newly published “The Revolutionary War in Bergen County”; free. Sponsored by the Leonia Historic Preservation Commission. Leonia Public Library, 227 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia 201-461-6906
SUNDAY, NOV. 11 • USO Day Veterans at the Campbell-Christie House, Historic New Bridge Landing, River Edge The Bergen County Historical Society proudly presents, from 1 to 4 P.M. on November 11, 2007, the USO VICTORY CANTEEN. This canteen will have the atmosphere of the USO Canteens of World War II with have period artifacts, Civilian Defense personnel, donut Dollies and uniformed reenactors. All uniformed Vets will be given special treatment. Please bring your stories, photographs and mementoes to share. Join us for a cup of Joe and a donut! 1201, Main St., River Edge 201-343-9492
www.bergencountyhistory.orgSUNDAY, NOV. 11 Maywood Station Museum Open House Noon-3 pm Vintage Miniature Cars Exhibit to be featured in addition to the permanent displays of railroad artifacts and photographs. Free, donations welcome; 269 Maywood Ave., Maywood 201-845-3323;
www.maywoodstation.comSUNDAY, NOV. 11 Baylor’s Dragoons 2 pm Lecture by C.F. William Maurer, author of Dragoon Diary: The History of the Third Continental Light Dragoons. Pascack Historical Society Lecture. PHS Museum, 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge 201-573-0307;
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10 AM Historical Walk - weather permitting - 3 centuries in one mile and one hour!
Meet at the Water Works Conservancy, Inc. - 383 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ
This is a pleasurable walk covering a mile that includes the history of the area from the 1600s to the 1800s - see historic homes, buildings and the Historic Hackensack Water Works (from the exterior only). Join us tomorrow for 3 centuries in 1 mile.
Wear suitable clothing. $5 donation suggested
Coffee, Cider, bagles and juice provided.
If it is raining/snowing, the historical walk will be postponed until spring :>)
For further info, call WWC 201-265-1000.
If the walk is to be postponed, it will be posted on the telephone by 8:30 AM
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