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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.
Guided Tours
Every second and fourth Sunday of the month, from March through November from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, docents give guided house and garden tours. For school visits and group tours at other times, please contact us at info@garretsonfarm.org. For other visiting hours please refer to our calendar page.
Upcoming Programs & Events at Garretson Forge & Farm
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Fall Harvest Festival of Farm Life in the 1800s
Sunday, October 13th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This annual living history, day-long event celebrates Dutch farm life as it was lived in the Civil War period. Farm-to-table food preparation and preservation demonstrations include activities for children. Costumed docents give tours of the homestead as it was in the 19th century. Garretson harvested produce and plants are also for sale including jam and hardneck garlic.
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Garden Volunteer Days
March 21 - November 10
Garden volunteer days are every Thursday starting on March 21 through November 10. Volunteer hours are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and on Open House Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
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Open House Sundays
April 14- November 10
Guided tours of the homestead and gardens are available on the following dates from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. April 14 and 28; May 26; June 9 and 23; July 14 and 28; August 11 and 25; September 8 and 22; October 13 and 27; November 10 (last Open House of the year)