Name: Stitches in Time: Quilts, 1800-1976 – A Webinar with Peggy Norris
Start: 2021-03-01T19:30:00-05:00
End: 2021-03-01T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Online

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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

March 1 -Stitches in Time: Quilts, 1800-1976 – A Webinar

On November 18, 2020November 17, 2020In 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.

Mahwah Museum Thanks our Veterans

On November 11, 2020November 5, 2020In Research and Archives, Veterans, World History

We are grateful for all that our servicemen and women, past and present, have done for our country.

Jan 4 -Agitating for Woman Suffrage in New Jersey – A Webinar

On November 5, 2020November 5, 2020In Suffrage, Upcoming Event, Virtual Program

The story of woman suffrage is different in every state. Women of New Jersey spent decades trying to break men’s lock on political power in the state. Resistance to equal political rights was powerful. In the end, it took federal action, through the 19 th Amendment, to get the job done here. Highlights of the long history will be presented in this talk.

Jan 23 – Starting Your Family Tree – A Webinar

On November 3, 2020November 16, 2020In Research and Archives, Upcoming Event, Virtual Program

Do you love learning about your family history? From gathering photographs and stories, selecting genealogy tools and platforms, dabbling in DNA and collaborating with distant cousins, Cathy Moran Hajo will take you through the steps of starting work on your family tree. This will be a Zoom presentation with a Q&A afterwards.

In Memoriam – Lou Pallo

On November 2, 2020November 2, 2020In In Memoriam

Five Books on Suffrage Now Available at the Mahwah Museum

On November 2, 2020November 2, 2020In Exhibit, Museum Store

The Museum has recently added five book on Suffrage to the Museum store. These five books are being featured in our Museum store along with Carol Wehran Greene's Images of America: Mahwah and The Ramapough Chronicles, both now on sale.

Feb 20 -The History of Palisades Amusement Park – A Webinar

On October 6, 2020October 6, 2020In Exhibit, News, Palisades Amusement Park, Upcoming Event, Virtual Program

The History of Palisades Amusement Park – A Webinar Hosted by Vince Gargiulo February 20th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Pre-registration required REGISTER HERE Online – The popular and informative lecture is a comprehensive history of the Park beginning with its inception in the late 1800s, detailing its history of the world’s largest outdoor...

Dec 7 -All Things Les Paul: The Early Years of Recording

On October 6, 2020November 18, 2020In Les Paul, Music, News, Uncategorized, Virtual Program

Gene Paul will relate the multifaceted history of Les Paul and his many accomplishments. Gene Paul, Les Paul's son, was born in 1944 and grew up listening to stories about his father's accomplishments. Gene is in a unique position to tell these stories, as he learned directly from his father, and went on to become a successful recording engineer himself.

Nov 14 – Life at Ramapo College in the 1970’s: Faculty Perspectives – Virtual Program

On September 25, 2020November 2, 2020In Exhibit, Ramapo College, Virtual Program

Dr. Charlie Carreras, Professor Emeritus of Ramapo College, will moderate the discussion as faculty and staff of Ramapo share their stories about what it was like in the early years. Dr. Eddie Saiff, Professor of Biology and Dean of the School of Theoretical and Applied Science, Dr. Clifford Peterson, retired professor of international politics, and Nancy Mackin Robinson, Dean of Students (retired), will be panelists.

New Exhibit! Revealed: Women’s Fight for the Right to Vote

On September 11, 2020October 23, 2020In Exhibit, History, News

The Museum will be featuring a new exhibit, Revealed: Women’s Fight for the Right to Vote, which is a revealing look at some of the toughest battles undertaken by women, several from New Jersey and New York, to win the right to vote. 2020 is the centennial year for the passage of the 19th Amendment. ...

View the Webinar! An Inside Look at Palisades Amusement Park

On August 16, 2020October 13, 2020In Palisades Amusement Park, Past Event, Video

It has been 49 years since Palisades Amusement Park closed its gates for the last time. But the memories of the legendary fun center are still as vivid today in the minds of the over-50 crowd as they were back in the park’s heyday. To celebrate the history of this New Jersey landmark, the Mahwah Museum will be presenting an online Zoom event featuring special guests who all share a unique inside perspective about the park.

This Day In History

Fire Department: 1934 Hunters from the Junior Firemen provided the ingredients for a squirrel and rabbit stew party at the firehouse. Ed Scherer acted as Chef. (86)
People: 1899 The new alignment of the railroad created by the construction of the new underpass, caused the death of a valuable horse. William Swan was attempting to cross the railroad at the grade crossing, when he realized, he would not cross in time and attempted to turn his wagon around. The steep embarkment caused the horse to run away. It was found later with a broken leg. (Bristow) (121); 1910 A gala farewell was given at Townhall for Raymond Dator and Arthur Valentine, who were leaving town to take up a new life in. Florida. Forty young people attended and danced to the music of the "Heddy Brothers" of Suffern. On the 30th, they departed for Jacksonville and a winter in Orlando. (Bristow) (110)

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