Join the Bergen County Historical Society as they celebrate Pinkster, a Jersey Dutch Celebration of Spring on Sunday, May 18th 1 pm- 4:30 pm at Historic New Bridge Landing.
Join BCHS Trustee Muriel Roberts at 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm for a pouring ceremony that honors and remembers the ancestors that have departed.
The Tricorne Dance Ensemble under the direction of dance mistress Denise Piccino will then be dancing around the maypole at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. They will also be performing a collection of 18th century dances throughout the day. Musical accompaniment for the dancers will be provided by Ridley and Anne Enlsow on the fiddle and hammered dulcimer.
Join the Tricorne Dancers at 3 pm as they invite children to dance with them around the maypole.
At 2:30 pm Marty Campanelli an independent schoolgirl needlework scholar and author will give a lecture that will cover samplers that were created throughout New Jersey from the late 1700s through the mid-1800s, and will spotlight regional styles from various countries, known schools and instructresses, and personal stories about some of the sampler makers.
On display for viewing in the state historic 1752 Steuben House will be a new exhibit of selections of BCHS girls work that includes samplers and needlework.
Be sure to check out The Lost Art Lacers demonstrating their craft of lacemaking in the Steuben House.
Stop by the Westervelt-Thomas Barn to see a broom making demonstration and be sure to visit with the blacksmith on site to see what he is making.
Do not forget to visit the society’s authentic Jersey Dutch out-kitchen where BCHS interpreters will be firing up the outdoor bake oven (weather permitting) to make wheat bread with a variety of butters, jumbles, and a Spanish cake with orange and almonds.
Refreshments including donuts and lemonade will be available for purchase inside the tavern and the gift shop will be open as well.
Activities for families include colonial games, and the society’s QR Code cell phone-based scavenger hunt.
Ticket reservations are encouraged: $12 adults, $7 students, BCHS members free.
Free parking available on site or take the train to the “New Bridge Landing” station on the Pascack Valley Line.
Dogs are permitted on site on a leash but not in the houses.
