Who We Are
The Ridgewood Historical Society, housed in a one-room schoolhouse built in 1872, is dedicated to preserving the history of our village through its collection of artifacts. 100% volunteer-run.
Events
We host a variety of programs including speakers, performances, children’s craft fairs, story-telling and special exhibits. The Schoolhouse Museum is also available for private events.
Join Us
Become a member and be the first to know about new exhibits, programs and special events. You can also volunteer your time and talent to help us continue to educate our community about local and national history.
Quilt & Coverlet Book
Order this comprehensive survey of 200 years of the best of Bergen County’s quilts and coverlets. A companion catalog for the Quilt and Coverlet show filled with beautiful photographs and local history.
New Exhibit:
Object Lessons
Treasures That Tell Our Stories
Object Lessons allows us to tell our story, share our history, in a more approachable, accessible way. Objects bring history to life in a new way. Choosing a small fraction of the artifacts in our permanent collection to illustrate the history of our Village, we will take you on a journey from our earliest Lenape ancestors through to the earliest days of the twentieth century.
Come and walk through time with familiar names like Ackerman, Zabriskie and Van Emburgh. Step away from boring history lessons of old and imagine yourself watching our beautiful Village grow from rural farming area to the vibrant community we know today. Objects relocate you to a different time and place. We hope this inspires a sense of both curiosity and pride in our collective histories.
Face masks recommended
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Get Involved
Join
Members get priority access to new exhibits and programs and recieve exclusive invitations to special events. Become a member and help preserve Ridgewood’s history.
Donate
Whether an individual or business, our valued donors make it possible to preserve our collection and continue programming and exhibits. Won’t you consider supporting our work?
Volunteer
We are a volunteer-based organization that offers students and residents a variety of ways to be involved, including helping to maintain our collection. Sign up to offer your time and talent.
