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We host a variety of programs including speakers, music performances, children’s craft fairs, story-telling, historic cemetery walks and special exhibits. We can also host your event in the Schoolhouse Museum.
President William McKinley: The Man with the Magnificent Mustache
Join local historian Carol Lafond as she explores this dramatic moment when brilliance and violence collided—reshaping the nation and paving the way for Vice President Theodore Roosevelt to assume the presidency at the dawn of the electrical age.
NW Bergen Coalition History Day
Visit 12 Northwest Bergen County Historic Sites and Museums on One Ticket!
You have probably driven by many of these museums and wondered what's inside. Come step back in time and learn about what life was like in Bergen County in from the early days of settlement through to the late 1800s and beyond. One pass gives you one-day access to all these sites.
President William McKinley: The Man with the Magnificent Mustache
Join local historian Carol Lafond as she explores this dramatic moment when brilliance and violence collided—reshaping the nation and paving the way for Vice President Theodore Roosevelt to assume the presidency at the dawn of the electrical age.
A Revolutionary Affair: A Murder Mystery
A Revolutionary Affair…A Murder Mystery
Join us for a night filled with scandal, secrets and suspense.
An immersive (and hilarious) 1776 murder mystery buffet dinner, costume contest and fundraiser benefitting the Ridgewood Historical Society and Museum
Bonnie & Clyde: The Enduring Allure of Outlaw Lovers
Dispel the myths and discover the real story behind America’s most infamous criminal couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. In the depths of the Great Depression, their wild romance and daring crime spree captivated a nation desperate for excitement.
Bonnie & Clyde: The Enduring Allure of Outlaw Lovers
Dispel the myths and discover the real story behind America’s most infamous criminal couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. In the depths of the Great Depression, their wild romance and daring crime spree captivated a nation desperate for excitement.
The Presidency: From Clerk to the Can-Do-Branch
What Would George Washington Have to Say?
Presented by Alain Sanders, a retired professor of political science who is now a sought-after speaker throughout the area. He is the associate professor emeritus of political science at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City and a television and radio political commentator on domestic and international political issues. As a professional journalist for 20+ years, he was a senior reporter for Time Magazine. He is also a lawyer.
The Presidency: From Clerk to the Can-Do-Branch
What Would George Washington Have to Say?
Presented by Alain Sanders, a retired professor of political science who is now a sought-after speaker throughout the area. He is the associate professor emeritus of political science at Saint Peter’s University in Jersey City and a television and radio political commentator on domestic and international political issues. As a professional journalist for 20+ years, he was a senior reporter for Time Magazine. He is also a lawyer.
Halloween Cemetery Walk
Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the Valleau Cemetery where soldiers and civilians come to life and tell their tales.
Halloween Cemetery Walk
Join us for a lantern-lit stroll through the Valleau Cemetery where soldiers and civilians come to life and tell their tales.
Ballots, Banners, and Bravery: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage
This presentation offers a clear and engaging overview of the women’s suffrage movement, tracing how generations of activists fought to secure voting rights for women in the United States. Learn about the movement’s early leaders, the rise of national organizations, and the strategic protests and political pressure that ultimately led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920.
Ballots, Banners, and Bravery: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage
This presentation offers a clear and engaging overview of the women’s suffrage movement, tracing how generations of activists fought to secure voting rights for women in the United States. Learn about the movement’s early leaders, the rise of national organizations, and the strategic protests and political pressure that ultimately led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920.