Historic Happenings Blog

Monday, September 16, 2019 at 7 PM – 8:30 PM Ridgewood Public Library 125 N Maple Ave, Ridgewood, New Jersey 07450 RPL Author Event: Amy Stewart—"Kopp Sisters on the March" Join author Amy Stewart as she returns to the Ridgewood Public Library to talk about her newest installment in the Kopp sisters saga, "Kopp Sisters on the March"! This is the fifth book on the Kopp sisters, based on the real-life experiences of Bergen's own Kopp sisters—who worked as private detectives in a time where women could not even vote! Stewart became fascinated with the Kopp sisters after discovering a newspaper article about them. (Her books were based on research provided by GSBC's Trustee Emeritus, Ree Hopper.) From the publisher: "In the fifth installment of Amy Stewart’s clever and original Kopp Sisters series, the sisters learn some military discipline—whether they’re ready or not—as the U.S. prepares to enter World War I. It’s the spring of 1917 and change is in the a...

"Revolutionary New Jersey with Author Bob Mayers" JERSEY BAYSHORE COUNTRY

Sunday, March 10 - Galloway, Atlantic County Lines on the Pines On Sunday, attend the 14th Annual Lines on the Pines - a gathering of artists, authors and artisans whose passion is the Pine Barrens of New Jersey! Enjoy a wonderful day meeting Pine Barrens authors, artists and artisans! Over fifty talented Pine Barrens People will be on hand to sign their books, display their artwork or craft, play their music and in general, share their love of the Pine Barrens! The event runs from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Stockton University Campus Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit  www.linesonthepines.org .