# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Archives Project, Garretson Forge and Farm
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: GSBC Extra!
The Archives Project, Garretson Forge and Farm
Presentation by Gwynne Keresty, April Barth, and Noel Schulz, Garretson Forge and Farm Archives Committee
Monday, 11 May 2026 @ 7:00 pm
In-Person at the Ridgewood Public Library
Free and open to the public

Noel Schulz and members of the archives committee at Garretson Forge and Farm will present The Archives Project, a presentation and discussion about our work to review, organize, and catalog the mountain of records from the Garretson/Van Wagenen family and property.

The first half of the presentation will describe the process of this work. The second half will show some of the documents found on the property, as well as documents and newspaper articles found elsewhere about the Garretsons.
Join us for this wonderful presentation that opens a new collection for researchers.

About the Speakers
Gwynne Keresty, April Barth, and Noel Schulz did not have prior experience processing archive materials before taking on this project, only an interest in this history. They sought expert advice on how to organize and protect these documents and tackled the project with the help of other volunteers.

About Garretson Forge & Farm
Garretson Forge and Farm, listed on the National and New Jersey State Historic Registry, is one of the oldest historic sites in Bergen County, New Jersey. Settled in 1719, this Dutch Colonial homestead was home to six generations of the Garretson family. Their homestead remains a rare surviving example of a simple farming life that was prevalent in the 1700s and 1800s. Refer to our website, www.garretsonfarm.org, for information about our events and tours.

https://www.njgsbc.org/event/the-archives-project-garretson-forge-and-farm/
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The following Sunday, 17 May at Noon, Garretson Forge & Farm will host a special field trip for GSBC Members. On this visit, Members will be able to tour the historic house and barns, view sample manuscripts from the Archives, explore the heritage gardens, and enjoy a peek into 18th-century Bergen County life. Learn more at https://www.njgsbc.org/event/garretson-forge-farm-archives-historic-site-tour/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ridgewood/the-archives-project-garretson-forge-and-farm/200029966774304
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ridgewood
- **state**: NJ
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ridgewood Public Library
- **lat**: 40.981503557026
- **long**: -74.112141624153
- **full address**: Ridgewood Public Library, 125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3242, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Archives Project, Garretson Forge and Farm being held?
  - **A:** The Archives Project, Garretson Forge and Farm takes place on Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 11 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Ridgewood Public Library, 125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450-3242, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Archives Project, Garretson Forge and Farm?
  - **A:** The Archives Project, Garretson Forge and Farm is organized by Genealogical Society of Bergen County, NJ.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Archives Project, Garretson Forge and Farm is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ridgewood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Archives Project, Garretson Forge and Farm sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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