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Honor and remember September 11 from 7 to 9 PM. Drive-by, Walk by, reflect. Free. Please purchase a free ticket to show your support
Join us in person for an update on the restoration project and the state of the society. Whether you’re a longtime member or new, we’d love to see you there!
Come celebrate autumn at the Onderdonk House in Ridgewood, Queens with fun for the whole family! Complimentary pumpkins for kids (with advanced registration of free children’s ticket) arts & crafts, games, butter churning, apple pressing for cider and more!
Our annual Harvest Festival will be Sunday, October 11 with entry from 12-4pm. This is an outdoor event, with a large covered tented area. Please dress accordingly! Entrance at the Onderdonk Avenue gate.
International Archaeology Day is a celebration of archaeology and its contributions to society. Every October, the Archaeological Institute of America and archaeological organizations around the world present archaeological programs and activities for people of all ages and interests.
Try archaeology-inspired activities and discover how archaeologists learn about the past. Touch historic artifacts, try your hand at assembling a replica terra cotta pot, participate in a mock Archaeological excavation and record your findings and more!
Learn from real life Archaeologists about the important work they do.
October 17th, 1-4pm free admission
Come hang out with friends and make some new ones on the Onderdonk House lawn. You can play lawn games, take a stroll through the gardens, and watch the sunset. Learn about the history of Arbitration Rock and the Onderdonk House while you’re there.
Don’t forget to bring a blanket or chairs to get comfy. Light refreshments will be available for purchase or feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks.
$10 per person.
Learn the historic craft of basket weaving with the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society. The workshop will guide you through the steps to create your own basket from woven reeds. You can even decorate your basket with beads!
Come join us for a fun and relaxed in-person Garden Party! Enjoy the beautiful outdoors at the historic Onderdonk House, mingle with friends, and soak up the lovely vibes. Perfect way to spend your afternoon surrounded by nature and good company. Don’t miss out on this charming gathering hosted by Emily Vieyra, 18th Century affectionate!
Light snacks, mock 18th Century cocktails, lawn games, butter churning demonstration all included. General Admission $15, if you wear a costume, $10. Ladies, make sure you bring a fan!
Get ready for a cozy in-person movie night! Join us at the iconic Onderdonk House for a fun evening filled with great flicks and good vibes. Bring your friends, grab some snacks, and enjoy the show in a relaxed, historic setting. It's the perfect way to unwind and make some memories. Popcorn and soda and water are available for purchase. Don’t miss out!
In the event of rain the movie will be canceled.
Our tentative movie schedule:
July 18th - The Wizard of Oz, 1938
July 25th - Gulliver's Travels, 1939
August 1st - TBD
August 8th - TBD
August 15th - TBD
Explore local history and architecture with the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society on Sunday, June 14th! We’ll be taking you through Ridgewood’s Central Historic District, which contains some of the best preserved early 20th century architecture in NYC!
The walking tour will meet at 1:30 PM in front of Covenant Lutheran Church (Catalpa Ave & 60th Lane). $15. Rain or Shine. Please purchase tickets in advance.
Explore local history and architecture with the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society on Sunday, June 7th! We’ll be taking you through Ridgewood’s Central Historic District, which contains some of the best preserved early 20th century architecture in NYC!
The walking tour will meet at 1:30 PM in front of I.S. 93 (Forest Avenue entrance). $15. Rain or Shine. Please purchase tickets in advance.
Walking Tour on Sunday May 17th! Meet at 1:30 PM across the street from St. Matthias RC Church and walk the South Ridgewood Historic District. General Admission $15, Member $10. Rain or Shine. Please purchase tickets in advance.
Explore local history and architecture with the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society on Sunday May 3rd! We’ll be taking you through Ridgewood’s North Historic District, which contains some of the best preserved early 20th century architecture in NYC!
The walking tour will meet at 1:30 PM in Korean Memorial Square, at the intersections of Forest and Grandview Avenues, and walk the North Ridgewood Historic District. $15. Rain or Shine. Please purchase tickets in advance.
GRHS members receive free admission to public events, members please email us with amount of tickets needed. To become a member, visit our website.
Join the Society for an evening with John Adams, portrayed by George Baker. He will present his views of the nation, history and family life in a humorous and inspiring speech. He will be dressed in the clothes he would have worn as the Second President of the United States. Adults $25, Members $20, Seniors $15, and Children $5.
Refreshments will be available.
Join the Society for an evening reliving the historic Ridgewood and Glendale Picnic Parks from the turn of the century. Board member Lauren Lachowsky will share her research with an audiovisual presentation including interactive maps of the parks that have disappeared.
Live music with Aidan Scrimgeour and traditional picnic park foods and drink. Relax, laugh & connect!
Join us for loads of Easter fun outside at the historic Vander Ende-Onderdonk House Museum in Ridgewood, Queens! Saturday April 4th, Timed entry, with two sessions, beginning at: 12 PM and 2:30 PM.
We’ll be dyeing eggs the natural way! We will have hard-boiled eggs. Bring your own basket. Take photos with Adrian the Bunny, enjoy tea, toys, and games! The event will be outdoors, so please dress accordingly. Special guest, Dawn Elliot, a historical interpreter of 18th Century living.
Tickets are $5 for Children Under 12 & $10 for Adults. Capacity is limited, please purchase in advance. Activities will begin promptly, so please arrive at the start of your session.
Candlelight Evening Tours
The Vander Ende-Onderdonk House will be open for evening tours by candlelight once a month- January through March! On your guided tour you will learn about the history of the House & the families who lived there, explore three floors of exhibits, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. As well as a musical performance from local musicians.
Date: Mar 7th
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Advance Reservation Required. The last ticket sales will be at 5 PM on the day of each tour, you must purchase tickets in advance. Adults are $20. Children under 12 & GRHS members are free.
Closing out the series in March is the exceptional Christian Apuzzo. A guitarist who specializes in folk, bluegrass, and country.
We hope to see you soon!
Candlelight Evening Tours
The Vander Ende-Onderdonk House will be open for evening tours by candlelight once a month- January through March! On your guided tour you will learn about the history of the House & the families who lived there, explore three floors of exhibits, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. As well as a musical performance from local musicians.
Date: Feb 7th
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Advance Reservation Required. The last ticket sales will be at 5 PM on the day of each tour, you must purchase tickets in advance. Adults are $20. Children under 12 & GRHS members are free.
February will feature the captivating Jason Green a guitarist specializing in jazz and blues.
We hope to see you soon!
Candlelight Evening Tours
The Vander Ende-Onderdonk House will be open for evening tours by candlelight once a month- January through March! On your guided tour you will learn about the history of the House & the families who lived there, explore three floors of exhibits, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. As well as a musical performance from local musicians.
Date: Jan 10th
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Advance Reservation Required. The last ticket sales will be at 5 PM on the day of each tour, you must purchase tickets in advance. Adults are $20. Children under 12 & GRHS members are free.
January will feature the talented Carlos Pavan, a guitarist specializing in modern classical guitar.
We hope to see you soon!
Join the Society at 5 PM for a celebration of Winter Solstice - Dec 20 (officially Dec 21, 2025 at 10:03 EST). The winter equinox represents the shortest day and the longest night in the northern hemisphere. Throughout the centuries, many cultures have celebrated the end of darkness and the return of light! Bring a lantern, flashlight or even your cell phone and enjoy a parade around the Onderdonk grounds concluding with hot chocolate. This event is free. The Society may have some special surprises, so don't miss this inaugural event at the Onderdonk House.
Join us, on Sunday November 16th, to explore local history and experience the unique architecture of NYC’s smallest Historic District- Stockholm Street in Ridgewood, Queens!
We will meet in front of the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House at 1:30 PM.
Make your own hand-dipped taper candles the old fashioned way! Explore the grounds of the historic Vander Ende-Onderdonk House and learn about the history of lighting. The workshop will be outdoors, so please dress appropriately.
Come celebrate autumn at the historic Vander Ende-Onderdonk House in Ridgewood, Queens with fun for the whole family! Complimentary pumpkins for kids (with advanced reservation of free children's ticket), arts & crafts, games, and more!
Our annual Harvest Festival will be Sunday, October 12th, with entry from 12-4 PM. This is an outdoor event, with a large covered tented area, please dress accordingly.
Tickets are $10 for General Admission and Free for Children under 12. Children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Learn the historic craft of basket weaving with the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society. The workshop will guide you through the steps to create your own basket from woven reeds. You can even decorate your basket with beads!
The event with be held on Saturday August 9th, from 1-3 PM. $15 a participant.
Explore local history and architecture with the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society on Saturday, June 14th! We’ll be taking you through Ridgewood’s Central Historic District, which contains some of the best preserved early 20th century architecture in NYC!
The walking tour will meet at 1:30 PM in front of I.S. 93 (Forest Avenue entrance). $15. Rain or Shine. Please purchase tickets in advance.
Walking Tour on Sunday May 18th! Meet at 1:30 PM across the street from St. Matthias RC Church and walk the South Ridgewood Historic District. $15. Rain or Shine. Please purchase tickets in advance.
Explore local history and architecture with the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society on Sunday May 4rd! We’ll be taking you through Ridgewood’s North Historic District, which contains some of the best preserved early 20th century architecture in NYC!
The walking tour will meet at 1:30 PM in Korean Memorial Square, at the intersections of Forest and Grandview Avenues, and walk the North Ridgewood Historic District. $15. Rain or Shine. Please purchase tickets in advance.
Celebrate Spring with the whole family at the historic Vander Ende-Onderdonk House Museum in Ridgewood, Queens. We’ll be exploring nature and history with planting a seed (that you can take home!), making a paper craft, and playing games!
Join us, on Sunday April 6th, to explore local history and experience the unique architecture of NYC’s smallest Historic District- Stockholm Street in Ridgewood, Queens!
We will meet in front of the Vander Ende-Onderdonk House at 1:30 PM.
Tickets are $15
The tour is rain or shine, please dress accordingly.
Join the Greater Ridgewood Historical Society and the family of Helen Ries as we gather to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Helen Ries with the dedication of the John R. Ries & Helen Ries Memorial Picnic Grove at the historic Vander Ende–Onderdonk House Museum.
The dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 12:00 noon.
Light refreshments will be served following the dedication.
The Vander Ende-Onderdonk House will be open for evening tours by candlelight on the 2nd Saturday of each month- January through March! The March tour will be on Saturday, March 8th. On your guided tour you will learn about the history of the House & the families who lived there, explore three floors of exhibits, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. As well as a musical performance from local musicians. The March musician is Christian Apuzzo.
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Advance Reservation Required. The last ticket sales will be at 5 PM on the day of each tour, you must purchase tickets in advance. Adults are $20. Children under 12 & GRHS members are free.
The Vander Ende-Onderdonk House will be open for evening tours by candlelight on the 2nd Saturday of each month- January through March! The February tour will be on Saturday, February 8th. On your guided tour you will learn about the history of the House & the families who lived there, explore three floors of exhibits, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. As well as a musical performance from local musicians. The February musician is Jason Green.
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Advance Reservation Required. The last ticket sales will be at 5 PM on the day of each tour, you must purchase tickets in advance. Adults are $20. Children under 12 & GRHS members are free.
The Vander Ende-Onderdonk House will be open for evening tours by candlelight on the 2nd Saturday of each month- January through March! The January tour will be on Saturday, January 11th. On your guided tour you will learn about the history of the House & the families who lived there, explore three floors of exhibits, and enjoy complimentary refreshments. As well as a musical performance from local musicians. The January musician is Ken Voisin.
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Advance Reservation Required. The last ticket sales will be at 5 PM on the day of each tour, you must purchase tickets in advance. Adults are $20. Children under 12 & GRHS members are free.
Come on down to the historic Vander Ende-Onderdonk House on Sunday, December 8th, for our annual St. Nicholas Day celebration! The Museum will be decorated seasonally indoors for photos with St. Nicholas. We will have goody bags for children with a take home craft. Additionally, there will be refreshments available for purchase.
General Admission is $5 and FREE for children under 12. Please reserve General or Children’s tickets for all persons attending in your party. ALL ATTENDEES, BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN, MUST HAVE A TICKET.
There is limited capacity inside the Museum. Last entry is at 3:45pm.
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