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VIDEO: Ridgewood Civil War Presentation Wins Awards

Ridgewood Historical Society's Cvil War Years DVD and poster took first place prizes from the state's federated historical society.

A with the help of famous author Harlan Coben has picked up some awards of late.

According to the village historical group, Civil War Years: At Home and on the Battlefield won first prize in both the Poster and DVD categories from the League of Historical Societies of New Jersey. Tina McGill was the designer of the poster. The DVD was created by Geri Abdoo was narrated by Coben, a village resident.

To see the video, check out the Ridgewood Historical Society's website or click above. The exhibit – which is pretty nifty – is open on Thursdays and Saturdays from 1 to 3 p.m. and Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m.

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