The NW Bergen History Coalition Luncheon & Presentation

Protecting The Ramapo Pass:
George Washington’s Little Known Fortifications at Sidman’s Bridge
Presented by Craig H. Long, Rockland County Historian

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 12 noon
Buffet Lunch at Portobello Banquets
155 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ

$55 per person (cash bar)

George Washington’s Little Known Fortifications at Sidman’s Bridge When we drive up Route 287 or Route 17, we are passing a piece of history that George Washington knew well: The Ramapo Pass. He wrote in his logbook that it was of vital importance that the Ramapo Pass remain in American possession.  Craig H. Long was born and raised in Suffern and has family roots in the community dat­ing back to the 1700s.  He is the Rockland County Historian and also serves as Historian for the Village of Suffern as well as for Montebello and the Town of Ramapo. He has authored several local history publications. He will share with us this important piece of Revolutionary War history.

For more information click the link to the event PDF:
2025 Coalition lunch form (1)

Thank you for participating in the events that we’ve held at the John Fell House – scroll down to see all our past activities and let us know what events you’d like us to host again.

Barn Sale –
As part of the Allendale Women’s Club Town-wide Garage Sale

Please donate items to sell as a fund raiser for the John Fell House.

See attached flier:
Click here for a PDF flier:   Barn sale flier 2025

Please join us for the annual Northwest Bergen History Coalition

History Day

The  John Fell House hours will be Saturday April 26, 2025
from 11am – 3pm

The Fell House will feature house displays as well as displays from the Allendale Historical Society and special Revolutionary War displays from Jack Goudsward.

Also there will be a special presentation at the Fell House by Jim Wright – a talk on the “Traitor and the Patriot” at 12 noon and 2 pm.

Please note the other historic location hours are from 10am-4pm. To download a PDF click here: 1 Coalition day poster 2025      

The NW Bergen History Coalition Luncheon & Presentation

The Turncoat and the Patriot
by Jim Wright

Friday, November 1, 2024 at 12 noon
Buffet Lunch at Portobello Banquets
155 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ

$55 per person (cash bar)

William Franklin, illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin, was the last royalist governor of New Jersey.  John Fell led the local opposition to the British during that time. Although their paths probably never crossed, their dual lives provide a unique look at New Jersey in Revolutionary times.

In advance of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, noted local author Jim Wright will talk about these two exceptional men-and their legacies in
Northwest Bergen County.

Attendees will receive a free copy of Jim’s children’s book, “The Ghosts of Allendale,” featuring John Fell, the Fell House, and the Celery Farm Nature Preserve, which was once part of Fell’s
property.

Attendance is limited to 100 guests – Please submit the attached Reservation form promptly.

Send  registration and checks payable to: U.S.R. Historical Society, 245 Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458

For a PDF of the registration use the following link:
2024 Nov 1 NW Bergen Coalition event Jim Wright

We are excited to announce we are SOLD OUT for the Thursday September 19th Medium night!

We are looking forward to a memorable evening with Deborah Hanlon!!

The John Fell House
Presents an evening with
Deborah Hanlon
Spiritual Messaging
Connect with your loved ones
who have passed with Medium Deborah Hanlon

Thursday September 19th
at the historic John Fell House
475 Franklin Turnpike
Allendale,  NJ

Doors open at 6:30pm
Event  starts promptly at 7:30pm
Event 7:30-9:30pm
Event tickets $80

Light appetizers, water, wine and beer provided.

Proceeds support restoration projects at the John Fell House.

Please note that not everyone is guaranteed a reading but it will be
an entertaining and intriguing night for all.

To purchase tickets: 
Mail checks made out to “The John Fell House”
to:  John Fell House Treasurer, 96 Dale Ave, Allendale, NJ 07401

Or Venmo us at:   @John-FellHouse

After you have submitted payment email us at:
thefellhouse@gmail.com
to receive confirmation of your ticket purchase and updated event information.

The event capacity is 80 people.
Parking is limited.

Additional parking is available at Archer Church, the parking lot entrance is on Franklin Turnpike (make sure to have a flashlight for walking  to your vehicle after the event).

Click here to open PDF:
Deborah Hanlon Medium Event Sept 19 2024

Click here to view Deborah Hanlon’s website:
Deborah Hanlon Medium

Please join us for the annual Northwest Bergen History Coalition

History Day

The Fell House hours will be
Saturday April 27, 2024 from 11am – 3pm

The Fell House will feature house displays and well as displays from the Allendale Historical Society and special World War II displays from Jack Goudsward.

Please note the other historic location hours are from 10am-4pm.

Click here to open PDF: Coalition day poster 2024

Holiday Open House!

Sunday, December  10th – 10AM to 3PM

Tour the historic  house and visit our wonderful vendors for holiday shopping!

The John Fell House will be hosting a barn sale on
Saturday October 21st
from 9am-4pm
as part of the Town-Wide Garage Sale

Sellers:  Please contact us at  thefellhouse@gmail.com for more details on sale day set up, logistics and requirements.
Sellers may set up their own spot on the lawn of the Fell House for a  donation contact us for more information or sellers may donate their items to the Fell House Sale – all donated items may be sold by the Fell House and proceeds would be considered a donation to the Fell House.

Click here for the flier pdf:    2023 barn sale flier