Join the Bergen County Historical Society as they celebrate Pinkster, a Jersey Dutch Celebration of Spring on Sunday, May 17th 1 pm- 4:30 pm at Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main St. River Edge NJ.
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. Muriel will then give a talk at 2:30 pm on how a Jersey Dutch Celebration became the first African American holiday.
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.
On display for viewing in the state historic 1752 Steuben House will be Dutch paintings, Jersey Dutch and Revolutionary War artifacts from the society’s extensive collection.
Be sure to check out Beth Harpell of The Lost Art Lacers demonstrating her craft of lacemaking in the Steuben House.
Stop by the Westervelt-Thomas Barn (weather permitting) to see a broom making demonstration.
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 Ludwick’s gingerbread, berry galette, and a cheese cake using a recipe from 1682.
Refreshments including strawberry desserts 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.
For ticket reservations and more information visit the society’s website www.bergencountyhistory.org , email: contactBCHS@bergencountyhistory.org , or call 201-343-9492 and leave a message.
The event is subject to change.