Join the Bergen County Historical Society as they celebrate Pinkster, a Jersey Dutch Celebration of Spring at Historic New Bridge Landing. The fun includes dance performances, children's games, house tours, and more.

Join BCHS Trustee Muriel Roberts at 1:15 pm for a pouring ceremony that honors and remembers the ancestors that have departed.

The Tricorne Dance Ensemble under the direction of dance mistress Denise Piccino dances around the maypole at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm. They also perform a collection of 18th century country dances throughout the day. Musical accompaniment for dancers is provided by Ridley and Anne Enslow on the fiddle and hammered dulcimer.

At 2:30 pm the Tricorne Dancers invite children to dance with them around the maypole.

On display for viewing in the state historic 1752 Steuben House will be Revolutionary War artifacts from the society's extensive collection.

Be sure to check out The Lost Art Lacers demonstrating their craft of lacemacking in the Steuben House.

Stop by the Westervelt-Thomas Barn to see a broom making demonstration and be sure to visit with the blacksmith on site to see what he is making.

Do not forget to visit the society's authentic Jersey Dutch out-kitchen where BCHS interpreters will be firing up the outdoo bake oven (weather permitting) to make Dutch breakfast cake, berry spoon cake, strawberry galette, and a three grain bread.

Refreshments including donuts and lemonade are available for purchase inside the tavern and the gift shop will be open as well.

Activities for families inlcude a puppet theater for children to do puppet shows, colonial games, and the society's QR Code cell phone-based scavenger hunt.

Free parking available on site or take the train to the "New Bridge Landing" station on the Pascack Valley Line.

Dogs are permitted on site on leash but not in the houses.

For ticket reservations and more information visit the society's website www.bergencountyhistory.org, email: bergencountyhistory@gmail.com, or call 201-343-9492 and leave a message.

The event is subject to change.