Protecting the Ramapo Pass: George Washington's Little-Known Fortifications at Sidman's Bridge

The Northwest Bergen History Coalition and Historical Society of Rockland County invite you to join us for

Protecting the Ramapo Pass

George Washington's Little-Known Fortifications at Sidman's Bridge

Presented by Rockland County Historian Craig Long

When: Thursday, October 30, 2025,12 noon

Where: Portobello Banquets, 155 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ 07436

Price: $56.00 per person (includes buffet luncheon and presentation; cash bar)

When we drive up Route 287 or Route 17 in Bergen and Rockland counties, we are passing a piece of history that George Washington knew well: the Ramapo Pass. He wrote in his logbook that it was of vital importance that the Ramapo Pass remain in American possession.

Craig H. Long, the guest speaker at this year's History Luncheon, will share with us this important piece of Revolutionary War history.

To reserve your seat, go to Brown Paper Tickets.

Or download and fill out the PDF form and return it, with payment, by October 16, 2025, to U.S.R. Historical Society, 245 Lake Street, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458.

About the presenter: Born and raised in Suffern, with family roots in the community that date back to the 1700s, Craig Long is the Rockland County Historian and serves as the municipal historian for the villages of Suffern and Montebello, as well as for the Town of Ramapo. He is the author of several local history publications.

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Please note: Space is limited for this lecture. Reservations are required. A waiting list will be compiled, and available spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.