A new capital campaign
To raise funds for the construction of a new history museum at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge, NJ has been announced by the Bergen County Historical Society. The critical fundraising efforts kick-off begins President’s Day, February 22, 2023 to coincide with Washington’s birthday. The goal is to build a world-class permanent museum that will herald and display a collective history of New Jersey.
Help make history!
https://www.bergencountyhistory.org/donate
Publicity about the museum project:
ROI-NJ, Post Gala Press Release: https://www.roi-nj.com/2023/10/27/industry/bergen-county-historical-societys-inaugural-gala-celebrates-new-jersey-history-makers-and-paves-way-for-new-museum/
ROI-NJ, ‘Raise the Roof’ gala to build new history museum in Bergen County set for Oct. 19
By ROI-NJ Staff (Bergen County Historical Society) - Sept 22, 2023: https://www.roi-nj.com/2023/09/22/lifestyle/raise-the-roof-gala-to-build-new-history-museum-in-bergen-county-set-for-oct-19/
Patch:
https://patch.com/new-jersey/paramus/new-bergen-co-museum-illuminate-njs-rich-past
NorthJersey.com:
~ FEATURED EVENTS ~
The grounds are open to the public, dawn-to-dusk (free.)
The historic buildings are only open for events. We do charge for events, 100% goes to our mission. Please visit our event page for the latest and greatest info.
Sun, Apr 21River EdgeApr 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PMRiver Edge, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661, USADemonstrations by historians, exhibits and children's takeaway activities.
Sat, May 04River EdgeMay 04, 2024, 10:00 AM – May 05, 2024, 1:00 PMRiver Edge, 1209 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661, USABergen County Historical Society hosts the Brigade of the American Revolution at HNBL. The BAR's School of Instruction is an enlightening exploration of soldiering in the 18th century.
Thu, May 16River EdgeMay 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:40 PMRiver Edge, 1209 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661, USANew Jersey author Michael Gabriele will present a program on his newest book on New Jersey history, Colonial Taverns of New Jersey – Libations, Liberty and Revolution, published by The History Press, on Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1209 Main St, River Edge, NJ.
Sun, May 19River EdgeMay 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PMRiver Edge, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661, USADancing, Games, Exhibits, Lacemaking and Children's Activities
Sat, Jul 13River EdgeJul 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMRiver Edge, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661, USAFlemington Neshanocks and the Enterprise Club of New Bridge will play against each other with 19th century rules.
History Scavenger Hunt Challenge at Historic New Bridge Landing
FUN FOR STUDENTS! New metal signs installed 2/19/23! Find the 12 QR code signs at HNBL. Focus your camera phone on the QR code and a link to a 2-minute video will pop up. Tap other QR code (only one time) to click your answer in multiple choice for each sign question. When finished with the list, tap the submit button. You will receive feedback & a history certificate of completion by email in a few days. More info.
New Bridge served as a battleground, fort, encampment ground, military headquarters, and intelligence-gathering post in every year of the American Revolution. The Steuben House, a state historic site, is the only extant building remaining from the 1776 Retreat through Bergen County, the Retreat to Victory. The house was Washington's HQ while 14,000 soldiers camped nearby for 2 weeks in 1780. The State of New Jersey invited the Bergen County Historical Society to make its HQ here in 1939.
The Bergen County Historical Society is the largest landowner at Historic New Bridge Landing and the largest historical society in New Jersey. Our collections were begun in 1902 when the organization was founded. They represent the largest collection of artifacts and documents reflecting Bergen County History.
Videos Selections:
Historian Kevin W. Wright on "These are The Times that Try Men's Souls."
Filmed in the Steuben House, May 2015 by MidBergenCommunities.
We lost Kevin in October 2016.
About BCHS Collection Artifact:
An article on our Charleville Musket makes the U.S. Army's website:
"Army technicians at Picatinny help unravel mystery of Rev War Musket"
This link goes to an off-site webpage.
Capital Campaign Fund:
We are delighted to add TD Charitable Foundation!
The Bolger Foundation, Peter O. Hanson and William C. Hanson, Robert Zimick, The Monica and Doug Taylor, Columbia Bank Foundation, Bridge Industrial and PSE&G.
Veolia just made a generous donation!
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!
Bergen County History
The Bergen County Historical Society welcomes those who wish to support our mission which is to collect and preserve data and objects of significance to the history of the United States and to Bergen County in particular, while promoting historical awareness through our programming and publications. We are an independent, volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. 100% of your donation goes to our mission.
Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge, NJ