History Tours And Fun: Bergen Square Day Set For This Weekend In Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Do you like exploring Jersey City's vibrant neighborhoods? What about festivals, and history tours?

Here's a special reason to visit Bergen Square. Below is a press release for Bergen Square Day:

Bergen Square Day

Bergen Square Day, a celebration of the rich, diverse culture and history of Jersey City, will be celebrated Saturday, September 16th. from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. in Bergen Square. The celebration, hosted by The Journal Square Community Association and the Museum of Jersey City History, together with the Journal Square Special Improvement District and Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, will take place at the intersection of Bergen Avenue and Academy Street.

Once the home of the indigenous Lenni Lenape people, the site became the first permanent European settlement in what is now New Jersey, founded in 1660. Today, Bergen Square is a bustling community where residents, shoppers, commuters, students, and churchgoers alike come together to form an extraordinary, unique urban enclave. Bergen Square has welcomed immigrants from around the world for centuries and now flourishes as the historical and cultural wellspring of Jersey City.

The family friendly festival will feature activities and performances for all ages, including live bands, a deejay, dancing, tours of local historic sites, local food and merchant vendors.Featured acts this year include jazz band The Spirit of Life Ensemble; music and dance performed by the Indian cultural organization, Surati for Performing Arts, and Spektrums Afrikans (African folk dance); as well as local bands 5 Outta 12 and Instruments of Praise.

Local Jersey City DJ Deejay Khadi will be spinning Afro Beats and family-friendly party pop on themain stage throughout the day. The Museum of Jersey City History at the Apple Tree Hous (298 Academy) will be open throughout the day and will feature exhibits by the RamapoughLunaape Nation Munsee and the Lafayette Trail.

History walking tours of Bergen Square will leave from the museum at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. There will also be live music at the museum, and the Speranza Theater company will perform there at 6 p.m.

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop will speak at 3:00 p.m. from the stage on Bergen Square.

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