Somewhere in Fardale
Explore the History of Family, Farms, Firemen, Flying Machines and Fun

A September 2025 – June 2026 Mahwah Museum Exhibit

Somewhere in Fardale Exhibit features fascinating details of family ancestry for several of Mahwah’s oldest families — Ackerman, Pulis, Youngs, Hopper, Storms, Valentine, and Barbour. Buried within this family ancestry are fascinating stories and connections to some of history’s largest stories, like the Titanic ship design engineer, a hairdressing connection to Mary Martin of Peter Pan fame, and a British Royal Navy woman decoder and driver for Princess Elizabeth during WWII.

Then there is the curious fun fact of Fardale’s name origin, it’s Fireman’s Bazaars and Fairs, including rodeos, Cow Town, and featured appearances by famed monkey, Mr. Muggs. Don’t miss the curious connection to singer/songwriter Cindy Lauper’s “Time after Time” music video.

7th generation descendant, Warren Storms, lends facts, beautiful early 1900s photographs, unique tools, and artifacts that create an in-depth display. Also included is an adjacent display of Warren Storms’ own whimsical, wire and metal, welded kinetic sculptures. Don’t miss the fantastic flying creatures and flying machines.