March 15, 2026
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Fell House Events!
Lots of great events coming up at the Fell House, which has had a connection to the Celery Farm since before the Revolutionary War.
These include a History Day Tour on Saturday, May 21, and a Strawberry Festival on Sunday, June 26. The non-profit group that saved the Fell House could use your help!
Full info follows.
SATURDAY, MAY 21ST – HISTORY DAY TOUR – THE JOHN FELL HOUSE
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!!!
The Coalition of Northwest Bergen Historical Organizations is pleased to announce its first ever History Day Tour on May 21st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit eight historical Bergen County sites: The Schoolhouse Museum, The Hermitage, The John Fell House, The Hopper-Goetschius Museum, The Old Stone House, The Mahwah Museum, The Van Allen House and The Zabriskie House.
Tickets are $10 per person, and children 12 and under are free. If interested in purchasing a ticket or to find out more information, please respond to this email or call me at 201-236-8705. Tickets are also available at The Schoolhouse Museum in Ridgewood, Abma's Farm in Wyckoff, and the Ho-Ho-Kus Inn.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING ON THE DAY? We could use a few more people to assist with the tour, and in advance of the tour. If interested in helping out, please contact: Gwen Keeble at gwenkeeble@optonline.net or respond to this email with your availability.
THURSDAY, MAY 26TH – HILLSIDE SCHOOL THIRD GRADERS VISIT THE JOHN FELL HOUSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
On May 26th, the John Fell House will once again host the 3rd grade classes from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. If you would like to assist us on that day, please contact Pat Finn at pfinn07401@gmail.com or respond to this email.
It is always a special day for the children and for those of us involved with the visit. We'd love to have you help out on that day.
SUNDAY, JUNE 26TH – STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL AT THE JOHN FELL HOUSE
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
Come with a blanket and enjoy this unique event. More information to follow. If interested in helping out, please contact Holly Norton at hwnorton12@aol.com
TREMENDOUS THANKS TO THE ALLENDALE WOMAN'S CLUB AND ALL OF OUR FELL HOUSE FRIENDS
Thank you to all of you who made the Allendale Woman's Club fundraiser benefitting the John Fell House and other local charities such a huge success. For all of you who donated items, sold raffle tickets, worked at the event, attended the event and spread the word, we appreciate it.
We are please to announce that Concerned Citizens of Allendale received $21,379 from AWC. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Look for a photo in next week's papers!!!





