OFFICERS & BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
BERGEN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Bergen County Historical Society, a non-profit, volunteer, 501 (c)(3) organization. We promote preservation, study and appreciation of local history. There are over 4,000 objects in our museum collections. The collection was begun in 1902 when the organization was founded and was initially displayed at the Johnson Library in Hackensack. Public programs include educational events, museum exhibits, monthly lectures, placement of informative BCHS Blue markers, and an extensive library and rare document collection. BCHS owns and maintains approximately 7 acres of land at Historic New Bridge Landing, River Edge, NJ.
The Bergen County Historical Society is governed by the following officers, trustees, and past presidents. Each board member volunteers their time in different ways to lead the Society and follow in the footsteps of those that have gone before them since 1902.
7/2020 - 6/2021
Officers
President • Carol Restivo
First Vice-President • Kate Reilly
Second Vice-President • Denise Piccino
Secretary • Christine George
Treasurer • Anthony Parisi
Trustees
Patricia Daurizio, Anita DiGuilio, Abi Duffany, John Eiel, Michael Ginch, Beverly Hashimoto, Linda Masullo, Cindy Piano, Carol Restivo and Steve Weigl, Lucy Kramer, Lucille Bertram and Scott Barone
Trustees Emeritus
Gerard O'Keefe, Manfred Wegner, Jack Goutsward, George Laurence
Trustees Emeritus In Memoriam
Gus and Jean Newman, Claire K. Tholl, David Whieldon
Past Presidents
Jim Smith 6/2017-6/2020
James E. Purcell 10/2016-6/2018
Kevin Wright 6/2016-10/2016
Jim Smith 6/2010-6/2016
MIke Trepicchio 6/2010-6/2013
Deborah Powell 6/2007-6/2010
Kevin Wright 6/2004-6/2007
Todd Braisted 2003-04
John Heffernan 2000-03
Robert Griffin 1997-00
Amy Adamo 1994-97
Timothy A driance 1991-94
Frank Lawrence 1989-91
Janet Odence 1986-89
John E. Spring 1983-86
Richard W. Lenk, Jr. 1980-83
Leo R. Halligan 1977-80
Marden R. Nystrom 1974-77
Albert B. Deardon 1971-74
Emorie Leiby 1968-7
T. Robert Kammer 1966-68
James M. Ransom 1963-66
Frederick W. Bogert 1961-63
Henry Dobson 1958-61
Albert T. Carpenter 1955-58
RESOLVED:
RESOLVED: That the Third Section of the Certificate of Incorporation of this Society made February 15, 1907 stating the purpose of the Society be, and it hereby is, amended to read as follows: “Third: The object of the Society shall be to collect and preserve data and objects having historical significance, and papers and documents incidental to the civil, political, military and general history of the United States of America, particularly of Bergen County and its adjoining areas; the collection of genealogical, biographical and topographical information; the dissemination of sound historical data; the encouragement of patriotic sentiment, and the production and distribution of historical materials for education, with emphasis on stimulating interest in the history of our region.”
BCHS Papers & Proceedings, 1920
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