The Van Riper House

10/18/2026

Mayor John V. Kelly III, Department Public Affairs and Health to Host Annual Veterans Day Ruck March November 11

Mayor John V. Kelly III and the Department of Public Affairs and Health invite residents, veterans, and supporters to participate in the annual Veterans Day Ruck March on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The 5K-plus march honors military veterans and raises awareness for veteran su***de prevention, highlighting the estimated 22 veterans lost each day to su***de.

The event will begin immediately following the Township’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on the third floor of Town Hall. All members of the public are encouraged to attend the ceremony and march.

The Ruck March will step off from the Vreeland Homestead, located across from Town Hall. Participants will travel through Nutley’s municipal park system to the Kingsland Manor, proceed along Kingsland Street to River Road, pass the historic Van Riper House, and loop back to the starting point.

To commemorate the mission and support local families in need, participants are encouraged to carry a rucksack or backpack containing 22 pounds of weight or 22 canned food items. All collected canned goods will be donated directly to the Nutley Family Service Bureau Food Pantry following the march.

Carrying weight is optional, participants of all fitness levels are welcome to march with any weight, custom gear, or no weight at all. Marchers must supply their own backpack or rucksack.

Registration is open through October 31, 2026. To register or request further details, contact Daniel Jacoby at (973) 284-4951, ext. 2428.

09/24/2026

Our 2nd Annual B**r Festival is unfortunately canceled due to the weather forecast.

09/08/2026

Our lineup so far!
EARLY BIRD TIX available at link in bio or on our website through this Saturday !

08/12/2026

Join us for our 2nd Annual B**r Festival on 9/26!
Early Bird Tickets available for $35 each until 9/12.

07/05/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

As we celebrate the Fourth of July and America’s 250th year, we reflect on the people and places that shaped our nation’s story.

Before the Van Riper House was built in 1788, the site it occupies witnessed troop movements during both the 1776 Retreat to Newark and the 1781 march to Yorktown, connecting this corner of Nutley to pivotal moments in the American Revolution.

Just a few years later, John Van Riper built the house that still stands today, creating a lasting legacy that has endured for more than two centuries. Today, the Van Riper House serves as a tangible link to our Revolutionary past and the generations that helped build our young nation.

From all of us at Van Riper House, Inc., we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day. As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, we remain committed to preserving and sharing Nutley’s rich history for generations to come.

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

05/26/2026

THIS SATURDAY!
Register here: tinyurl.com/walktalk250

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Van Riper House, Inc. honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we reflect on the generations of sacrifice that have protected our freedoms from the Revolutionary era to the present day. At one of Nutley’s oldest surviving homes, we are reminded that history lives through remembrance. We wish all a meaningful Memorial Day as we honor those who gave all in defense of our country.

05/18/2026

Coming up soon!

Join us for a walking tour on Saturday 5/30 in celebration of America’s 250th!

Register here: tinyurl.com/walktalk250

05/01/2026

Relive Nutley’s Van Riper House Trust 5th annual Lawn Party fundraiser to restore the 1788 farmhouse & secure National Register status. Learn more!

04/28/2026

Join us for a walking tour on Saturday 5/30 in celebration of America’s 250th!

Register here: tinyurl.com/walktalk250