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The Genealogical Society of Bergen County (GSBC) is a non-profit society founded in 1973 to assist those researching their family heritage, to assist those seeking out and preserving information about the families and genealogical records of the greater Bergen County area, and to offer educational and research assistance to all those interested in genealogical research.
They offer an exciting calendar of ongoing programs and events—including hands-on workshops, computer classes, films, roundtable discussions, and lectures featuring renown genealogy and local history experts and speakers.
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Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Monthly Meeting
The Baylor Massacre
Presentation by Ed Moderacki
Sept. 28, 7 PM
In-Person at the Old Paramus Reformed Church, Fellowship Hall, 660 E Glen Ave, Ridgewood, NJ
(Note the temporary change of location due to renovations at Ridgewood Public Library.)
September 28, 1778 saw the bloodiest engagement of the Revolutionary War in Bergen County when a British Column under General Charles Grey attacked the sleeping 3rd Continental Light Dragoons under Lt Colonel Baylor at one o'clock in the morning in what is today River Vale. Historian Ed Moderacki will discuss the events leading up to and after the massacre and the discovery of some of the Dragoon remains in 1967.
All GSBC events, meetings and webinars are free and open to the public.
For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
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Genealogical Society of Bergen County
23rd Annual Genealogy "Lock-In"
Ridgewood Public Library
October 24, 4:00 - 9:00 PM
The GSBC takes over the library after-hours for an evening of genealogical research and education.
Get advice from an expert panel, attend workshops and classes, use the library's on-line genealogical data bases, and receive one-on-one assistance.
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned genealogist, this event is a great way to learn, share, research and network with other family history researchers.
A light supper is included.
A $12 fee and registration are required; here. Membership is not required.
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Genealogical Society of Bergen County - Monthly Meeting
What’s New at the New Jersey State Archives?
Presentation by Catherine Medich, Reference Archivist and head of Reference Services at the New Jersey State Archives
October 26, 7:00 PM
In-Person at The Hermitage, 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
(Note the temporary change of location due to renovations at Ridgewood Public Library. Ample parking on site.)
The NJSA website has been working behind the scenes to digitize collections, coordinate with other hosting organizations, and revamp their research website portal. Join us as we discover what is new, how to access in-person records and microfilm, and how to make the best of your research time in Trenton.
Additionally, we will get a sneak-peek at two groundbreaking exhibits at the New Jersey State Archives and New Jersey State Museum featuring artifacts from the State Archives vaults.
GSBC events, meetings and webinars are free and open to the public.
For more information about our society, visit our web site, here.
