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​• The historic buildings are ONLY open for events by BCHS volunteers. We do charge for events, 100% goes to our mission. BCHS members are free or reduced price at fundraisers.
• The grounds are open to the public, dawn-to-dusk. Enjoy the interpretive panels and separately look for the 12 Signs QR code scavenger hunt. When you complete the form and submit it we will email a certificate of completion. To find out more about the QR code scavenger hunt (designed for students), click here.
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Sun, Oct 20River EdgeOct 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PMRiver Edge, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661, USA
Thu, Oct 24River EdgeOct 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMRiver Edge, 1209 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661, USA
Thu, Nov 07Township of WashingtonNov 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMTownship of Washington, 644 Pascack Rd, Township of Washington, NJ 07676, USA
Sun, Nov 24River EdgeNov 24, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PMRiver Edge, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ 07661, USA
The 250th in Bergen County
November 21-22, 2026
The 250th Anniversary of the British Invasion of NJ and the American Retreat
On November 20th, 1776, five thousand British, Hessian and Loyalist troops, under command of Lt. Gen. Lord Cornwallis, scaled the Palisades at Lower Closter Dock and marched against Fort Lee. Warned by an alert officer, the American garrison escaped entrapment by safely crossing the Hackensack River at New Bridge, now known as the Bridge That Saved a Nation, and lived to fight another day.
To mark the 250th Anniversary of the "times that try men's souls," the Bergen County Historical Society, will sponsor a weekend of living history and scholarly presentations.
Please check back for more details or sign up for our email blasts at: info@bergencountyhistory.org
September 16-17, 2028
Grand Forage Weekend
In 1778, Crown Forces in New York City would prepare for the coming winter and descend on Bergen County like a swarm of locusts.
Scholarly discussions and re-enactors will help to bring the events in and around Bergen County alive.
Takes place at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ. Please check back for more details or sign up for our email blasts at: info@bergencountyhistory.org
August 18-19, 2029
Raid on Paulus Hook
Inspired by events at Stony Point, Lighthorse Henry Lee and Continental soldiers would lead a daring raid on British held fortification at Paulus Hook (modern day Jersey City).
The event would originate and end at New Bridge.
Takes place at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ. Please check back for more details or sign up for our email blasts at: info@bergencountyhistory.org
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1780 Campaign
Placeholder, more info to come as we develop the event.
Takes place at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ. Please check back for more details or sign up for our email blasts at: info@bergencountyhistory.org
April 27-28, 2030
War of Outposts
During the winter of 1780, Washington and the Continental Army would be encamped at Morristown for a second time. Despite one of the worst winters on record, the Spring of 1780 would see multiple incursions into Bergen County by British forces with attacks on Hackensack, Hopperstown (Ho-Ho-Kus) and New Bridge! The weekend will consist of re-enactors and scholarly discussions to help bring these pivotal events to life.
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Takes place at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ. Please check back for more details or sign up for our email blasts at: info@bergencountyhistory.org
September 15-16, 2030
Steenrapie Encampment
During the later summer of 1780, Washington and his army have moved down into Bergen County. Over ten thousand troops and artillery are encamped along Kinderkamack Road in River Edge and Oradell respectively. Washington would use the Von Steuben House as his headquarters. Historic New Bridge Landing will come alive with Continental soldiers and 18th century civilian reenactors as they the unique stories of these events to life.
Takes place at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main St, River Edge, NJ. Please check back for more details or sign up for our email blasts at: info@bergencountyhistory.org
PAST BCHS EVENTS in 2019 & 2020
