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 their 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 them 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 their website, www.garretsonfarm.org, for information about their events and tours.
Ridgewood Public Library
