Northwest Bergen History Coalition Annual History Day

Saturday, April 27th from 10:00-4:00pm

Come visit 12 museums for just $10!!!

You have probably driven by many of these museums and wondered what was inside. Come step back in time – and learn about the early days of settlement, the railroads, the farms and barns, crafts and cooking, clothing and transportation. See flyer for details and ticket info.

History Day at the Mahwah Museum features five exhibits and the ever favorite, Donald Cooper Model Railroad. Palisades Amusement Park in Miniature delights with lighted moving model rides, attractions, and documentary. Get your photo taken in the Cyclone roller coaster replica and enjoy some free popcorn! Ramapough Legacy ~ Heritage displays the local Native American history, Tribal Legends, Ramapough Tribal history and culture. You Are Here! tells the history of Mahwah’s train stations and town center in video. Les Paul and Mary Ford in Mahwah exhibits the story and artifacts of these legendary musicians who lived and worked in Mahwah in the 1950s. The Lee Vold Gallery exhibits new “Performance” themed photo gallery, capturing theatrical and other unique performances in Mahwah’s community from 1980s and 90s. Our new exhibit this season is 10 Mahwah Stories Told by Everyday Objects, which tells ten stories about Mahwah history through ten archival items.

Tickets for History Day, which grant access to all 12 participating museums, are now being sold at the Mahwah Museum during our regular visiting hours, Saturdays from 10:00-4:00pm.