History
Two hundred years after the founding of the United States, local historian, Betty Schmelz, began collecting artifacts that were essential for telling Bergenfield's story. By 1988, her small collection had blossomed into full museum displays comprised of a century's-worth of wedding dresses, Camp Merritt & WWI memorabilia, and testaments to the Bergenfield Music Department. From 2002 to 2014, the Museum closed and the collection was moved to storage until negotiations were settled with the Borough of Bergenfield. In July 2013, volunteers reassembled the items for public viewing and began rehabilitation efforts.
Specialties
The Bergenfield Museum houses a large collection of items relevant to the Cooper Property, including original Cooper chairs once manufactured onsite.