Mission

Since 1902, the Bergen County Historical Society has existed to preserve and promote the rich history of Bergen County. In 1938 BCHS was invited to make its headquarters the Steuben House, located along the banks of the Hackensack River in River Edge, NJ. Since then, the Society has acquired the adjacent land and now maintains four additional buildings at Historic New Bridge Landing Park and has launched a capital project to build a modern museum on the property. BCHS has an extensive collection of Revolutionary War era artifacts, and hosts a variety of public events, including academic lectures, family fun days, and 18th century reenactments.