Genealogy Path

Date: Saturday, 6 June
Location: Sanducci’s Restaurant, River Edge Lecture Topic: New Bridge Landing, 1954-1956 – Never Before Seen Photos of the Historic Demarest House move and Wonderland!

There is a luncheon and the event does have a registration fee. See their
website: for more information or send email to: mailto:contactBCHS@bergencountyhistory.org

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On Feb 14 the Star Ledger newspaper ran an article with the following headline “Cash-strapped NJ Historical Society to slash hours, staffing.” As of 2/16, the Historical Society has eliminated its public hours in a “cost-cutting measure” that impacts genealogists in and out of NJ. Some staff members are being indefinitely furloughed, as well, to further cut their expenses.

They plan to continue their educational programs – including some lecture series and much of their children’s programming. My understanding is that some access to the Historical Society “by appointment” will continue to be available. It is unclear (at least to me) whether or not this will include access to their library. I hope it will – but if you’re planning a trip to the Newark area this spring or summer – better call ahead to find out…

(If you are planning a trip and hope to use the library – please be sure to explore their online information and catalog ahead of time. That way, if things need to be brought in from their off site storage you might be able to get it on your first visit and you will be able to make better use of the limited time you will have there.)

The society’s phone number listed in the article is 973-596-8500. Their website is: www.jerseyhistory.org

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