Bergen County Quilt & Coverlet Show

On June 29, 2021July 22, 2021In Exhibit, History, News, Quilts and Coverlets

This fall, from October 1-2, the Mahwah Museum will be participating in the Bergen County Quilt and Coverlet show, a two-day event highlighting quilts and coverlets made in Bergen County, New Jersey

Closing Day 2021

On May 27, 2021June 3, 2021In Exhibit, History, News

Summer Closing Our last day will be June 26 Be sure to visit beforehand- we’d love to see you! At the end of another unusual season, the Mahwah Museum and the Old Station Museum will be closing for the summer after June 26 to prepare for an exciting fall season! In the meantime,...

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Mahwah Train Station

On April 8, 2021July 1, 2021In News, Old Station Museum

The Old Station Museum will be open starting on April 10th and for all of the Saturdays following in April, May, June, September & October from 1 to 4 pm. It will also be open for three consecutive days on the Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day holiday weekends.

Photographs of Les Paul Through The Lens of Chris Lentz – A Webinar

On April 6, 2021June 17, 2021In Les Paul, Video, Virtual Program

Chris Lentz was Les Paul's photographer from the time he performed at Fat Tuesdays in the 1980’s, the Iridium in the 1990’s and 2000’s and Les' many travels in-between until his passing in 2009.

Ramapough Lenape Heritage – Archaeology, History & Culture: 10,500 BC to the Present.

On January 27, 2021March 3, 2021In History, Museum Store, Research and Archives

A very good way to learn about Native American history in the Mahwah area is to read noted author Edward Lenik’s most recent book “Ramapough Lenape Heritage - Archaeology, History & Culture: 10,500 BC to the Present.

150th Anniversary of the Mahwah Train Station

On January 26, 2021January 26, 2021In Exhibit, News, Old Station Museum

The Mahwah Museum Board of Trustees announces that the museum will be recognizing and celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Mahwah Train Station in 2021.

View the webinars – Les Paul’s Recording Innovations with Gene Paul

On December 10, 2020December 10, 2020In Exhibit, Les Paul, Virtual Program

Two videos from the Les Paul Legacy Series have been posted. View them here.

Ramapo College in the 1970’s: View the Online Programs

On November 19, 2020November 19, 2020In Exhibit, Ramapo College, Virtual Program

Webinars recordings of Life at Ramapo College in the 1970's, with students, faculty and staff form the early 1970's - now available for viewing

Stitches in Time: Quilts, 1800-1976 – A Webinar

On November 18, 2020June 17, 2021In Museum Collections, Quilts and Coverlets, Research and Archives, Textiles, Virtual Event

American quilts have decorated our beds and kept us warm for two centuries. Peggy W. Norris explores the great variety of quilts from 1800 to 1976, with a special look at quilts made in Bergen County. Get a sneak peek at the quilts to be displayed at the Bergen County Quilt and Coverlet Show.

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Bergen County Quilt & Coverlet Show

Bergen County Quilt & Coverlet Show

Closing Day 2021

Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Mahwah Train Station

Photographs of Les Paul Through The Lens of Chris Lentz – A Webinar

Ramapough Lenape Heritage – Archaeology, History & Culture: 10,500 BC to the Present.

150th Anniversary of the Mahwah Train Station

View the webinars – Les Paul’s Recording Innovations with Gene Paul

Ramapo College in the 1970’s: View the Online Programs

Stitches in Time: Quilts, 1800-1976 – A Webinar

Mahwah Museum Thanks our Veterans

In Memoriam – Lou Pallo

Five Books on Suffrage Now Available at the Mahwah Museum