Join the Bergen County Historical Society as they celebrate African American History at Historic New Bridge Landing. Activities for children throughout the day will include a take home craft and a scavenger hunt.

There will be two talks taking place in the Steuben House.

At 1:15 pm Gary McGowan co-author of Breaking Ground, Breaking Silence will be giving a talk on Exploring Ethnicity through Archaeological Investigation, a study of the African burial ground in New York City and other archaeological sites. At 3 pm Dr. Evelyn McDowell president of Sons and Daughters of the United States Middle Passage will be giving a presentation on The Cost of Ending Slavery in NJ: The Gradual Abolition Act of 1804.

A new exhibit featuring BCHS's collections of New Netherland and Jersey Dutch artifacts will also be on display in the Steuben House.

At 3:30 pm author and artist Janelle McDowell will be leading an art project for children in the Campbell-Christie House. Other

All three 18th century Jersey Dutch sandstone houses will be open for tours throughout the day. The Blackhorse Inn will also be open where visitors may purchase refreshments and visit the gift shop.

The society's authentic Jersey Dutch out-kitchen will be open with interpreters cooking seasonal 18th century recipes on the open hearth.

Free parking available on site. Dogs are permitted on the grounds (not in the houses).