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A PinksterOde: Springing to Life. (in River Dell Patch)

The calendar of spring flowers leads to us to Pinkster and the Maypole dance at Historic New Bridge Landing.

Camp Steenrapie, Bergen County, September 1780. (in River Dell Patch)

History in Your Own Backyard! The Steenrapie Encampment of Washington's Army in September 1780 is the focus of historian Todd Braisted's Battleground Tour of New Bridge on Saturday, May 4, 2013.

History

How was Washington's Birthday celebrated during the American Revolution?

The first documented celebration of Washington's Birthday occurred at Valley Forge in February 1778.

History

The Story of Our Valley, Chapter Four – A Ton of Bricks (Part VII, 1912-1935)

The concluding chapter in the story of the brick makers of the Hackensack Valley.

History

A Lamb in Winter: A History of Brigid’s Day and Candlemas

Midway between winter solstice and spring equinox, peoples of the northern hemisphere have long celebrated the birth of spring on Brigid's Day and Candlemas.

History

The Story of Our Valley, Chapter Four – A Ton of Bricks (Part VI, 1909-1911)

Despite building boom, new building materials steadily challenge Hackensack brick for market share.

History

Hurricane Sandy Strikes Home and Heart

Racing the clock to rescue an irreplaceable heritage in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy's storm surge.

Local Connections

What Future Awaits Our Past?

Amidst so much loss and heartache, one more cry for help.

History

Whistling Past The Graveyard

Our ancient cemeteries deserve respect and preservation. Join a walking tour to the Old French Burying Ground in New Milford on Sunday, October 28, 2012, at 1:30 PM.

History

Election News, 1860

Historian Bill Marsch will speak on “Why Lincoln lost New Jersey twice” at 7:30 pm on October 18, 2012, in the Second Reformed Church, 436 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

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