Hendrick Van Allen House

Northwest Bergen History Coalition (NWBHC) 2O26 History Day Saturday, April 25 @ 10am–4pm
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.
Visit 12 Northwest Bergen County Historic Sites and Museums on One Ticket! – The Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423 – Waldwick Museum of Local History&nbsp;(Train Station),&nbsp;4 Hewson Avenue, Waldwick, NJ 07463 – The Zabriskie-Quackenbush House, 421 Franklin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481 – The Mahwah Museum,&nbsp;201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ 07430 – The John Fell House, 475 North Franklin Turnpike, Allendale, NJ 07401 – Waldwick Signal Tower,&nbsp;3 Bohnert Place #1503, Waldwick, NJ 07463 – The Schoolhouse Museum, 650 East Glen Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 – The Old Stone House, 538 Island Road, Ramsey, NJ 07446 – The&nbsp;Wyckoff Barbershop Museum,&nbsp;417 Franklin Avenue (next to the Zabriskie-Quackenbush House) Wyckoff, NJ, 07481 – The Hendrik Van Allen House, 3 Franklin Avenue, Oakland, NJ 07436 – Museum at the Station, 176 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452 – Hopper-Goetschius House, 245 Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
Tickets Adults = $10 per person Children (with Ticketed Adult) 16 &amp; under = FREE Tickets Available in Advance at The Mahwah Museum, Mahwah (<a href="https://mahwahmuseum.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">mahwahmuseum.org</a>), and&nbsp;Schoolhouse Museum, Ridgewood (<a href="https://ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ridgewoodhistoricalsociety.org</a>)
Purchase your History Day Pass at your first museum stop.&nbsp; All proceeds benefit our historic sites! More Information ​201-652-7354 <a href="https://nwbergenhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">nwbergenhistory.org</a>

Local Event: 2026 Northwest Bergen History Day

Bergen County

Oakland

New Jersey

2026 Northwest Bergen History Day

Northwest Bergen History Coalition (NWBHC) 2O26 History Day Saturday, April 25 @ 10am–4pm
You have probably driven by many of...

Oakland Public Library

The Oakland Public Library and Oakland Historical Society Present
General Robert Erskine, F.R.S., Minemaster and Mapmaker&nbsp;of the American Revolution
Sunday, April 26th @ 1:30 pm Oakland Public Library, Oakland, New Jersey (ADA accessible) Free Admission, All Are Welcome! Sponsored by the Oakland Public Library; Organized by the Oakland Historical Society, Inc. RSVP (for Seating Planning) at&nbsp;<a href="https://bccls.libcal.com/event/16639149" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bccls.libcal.com/event/16639149</a>
During the Revolutionary War, the work of Robert Erskine was deeply valued by George Washington, who is said to have carried many of Erskine’s maps in his breast pocket. With remarkable precision, these maps guided Washington and his army across New Jersey and beyond, shaping the course of the war.
Erskine arrived in the colonies as a Loyalist industrialist, tasked with managing the iron mines at Ringwood. Yet he died a committed Patriot—an ardent supporter of American independence.&nbsp;
The son of a Scottish minister, Erskine sought his fortune in London but after being defrauded soon found himself in the poorhouse. Undeterred, he rose to become an accomplished inventor, designing instruments for both science and war. He was elected to the Royal Society of London—the world’s oldest continuously existing scientific academy—after being nominated by Benjamin Franklin, with whom he maintained a close correspondence.
His transformation from British mine manager to Surveyor General of the Continental Army is often overlooked, but his legacy endures. Today, his maps continue to reveal extraordinary insights into our landscape, our history, and even the roads we travel.
Our Presenter William “Billy” Neumann is a Certified Historic Preservationist (CHP) and a noted local historian, as well as the author of three books on regional history. He previously served as Chair of Bergen County’s Historic Preservation Advisory Board and as Vice President of Preservation New Jersey. A lifelong resident of his family’s 1870s farmhouse in Rutherford, Neumann humorously describes himself as its third-generation “resident spirit.” For more than 40 years, he has worked as a commercial photographer in New York City and New Jersey. He is also a beekeeper and has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for over three decades.
——-- The Oakland Public Library The Oakland Public Library is a cultural center facilitating timely access to information, ideas and forms of creative expression. The mission of the Oakland Public Library is to provide library resources and services to meet the evolving educational, cultural, recreational and informational needs of the community and to encourage lifelong learning. Explore more events at&nbsp;<a href="https://oaklandnjlibrary.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oaklandnjlibrary.org</a> ——-- Oakland Historical Society This event has been organized by the Oakland Historical Society as part of The Borough of Oakland’s&nbsp;America250&nbsp;series sponsored by the Oakland Public Library. Founded in 1966, the Society is dedicated to collecting, interpreting, and preserving Oakland’s history and the stories of those who have called Oakland home and holds monthly open houses at the historic Van Allen House (See website for details). Throughout 2026, the Society will be presenting a series of programs celebrating America’s 250th birthday, including this series; holding special events welcoming Revolutionary War reenactors and craftspeople; and hosting America250 Pop-Up Exhibits featuring special displays of armaments and Colonial currency, as well as period artifacts and manuscripts from the Society’s collection. In 2027, the Society will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Washington’s stay at the Van Allen House and organize special events celebrating Oakland’s history for the Borough’s 125th anniversary.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.oaklandhistory.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">OaklandHistory.org</a>

Local Event: General Robert Erskine, Minemaster and Mapmaker of the American Revolution

General Robert Erskine, Minemaster and Mapmaker...

The Oakland Public Library and Oakland Historical Society Present
General Robert Erskine, F.R.S., Minemaster and Mapmaker of...

General Robert Erskine, Minemaster and Mapmaker of the American Revolution

Ridgewood Public Library

GSBC General Meeting Part Two: The Slow Abolition of Slavery in New Jersey Presentation by Kathleen Walter, Educator and Glen Rock Borough Historian Monday, 27 April 2026 @ 7pm Eastern In-Person at Ridgewood Public Library Auditorium Free and open to the public; Presentation replay available to GSBC Members&nbsp;
Description The Slow Abolition of Slavery in New Jersey examines New Jersey in the post-post-Revolutionary War era, a period marked by reconstruction and growing sectional divisions within the United States. It addresses the state’s gradual emancipation laws, the Van Winkle Slave Ring, and the 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln. In addition, it analyzes New Jersey’s distinctive position within the broader context of national political developments during this transformative period.
<a href="https://www.njgsbc.org/event/the-history-of-slavery-in-bergen-county/kathleen-walter-glen-rock-borough-historian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.njgsbc.org/wp-content/uploads/Kathleen-Walter-Glen-Rock-Borough-Historian.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/www.njgsbc.org/wp-content/uploads/Kathleen-Walter-Glen-Rock-Borough-Historian.jpg?resize=66%2C66&amp;ssl=1 66w, https://i0.wp.com/www.njgsbc.org/wp-content/uploads/Kathleen-Walter-Glen-Rock-Borough-Historian.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/www.njgsbc.org/wp-content/uploads/Kathleen-Walter-Glen-Rock-Borough-Historian.jpg?resize=200%2C199&amp;ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/www.njgsbc.org/wp-content/uploads/Kathleen-Walter-Glen-Rock-Borough-Historian.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/www.njgsbc.org/wp-content/uploads/Kathleen-Walter-Glen-Rock-Borough-Historian.jpg?w=396&amp;ssl=1 396w"></a>Speaker Kathleen Walter is a veteran high school history teacher who has been bringing American history to life for Glen Rock students for more than 25 years. Kathleen is a published author, known for her unique talent of showing how small, local New Jersey histories connect to the grand American narrative. Her commitment to her community extends beyond her writing: she serves as a trustee at the Glen Rock Public Library, the Borough Historian of Glen Rock, and is the President of the Glen Rock Historical &amp; Preservation Society, where she manages the Museum at the Station. Born in Paterson, grew up in Fair Lawn, and raised three daughters in Glen Rock, Kathleen’s profound local pride informs every aspect of her historical work.

Local Event: Part Two: The Slow Abolition of Slavery in New Jersey

Part Two: The Slow Abolition of Slavery in New...

GSBC General Meeting Part Two: The Slow Abolition of Slavery in New Jersey Presentation by Kathleen Walter, Educator and Glen...

Part Two: The Slow Abolition of Slavery in New Jersey

Local Event: The Complete American Revolution: Part 3—After the Revolutionary War (1783–1812)

The Complete American Revolution: Part 3—After...

The Oakland Public Library and Oakland Historical Society Present
The Complete American Revolution: Part 3—After the...

The Complete American Revolution: Part 3—After the Revolutionary War (1783–1812)