The Van Riper House

08/12/2026

Join us for our 2nd Annual Beer 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

04/27/2026

Thanks to everyone that made it out today. We still had some of yesterday’s wind & chill in the beginning, but once the sun🌞 came out, a good time was had by all. We appreciate the continued support. Stay tuned for the next Lawn event!

04/24/2026

Our 5th Annual Lawn Party scheduled for Saturday is officially POSTPONED to Sunday due to the weather forecast. All presold tickets will be honored on the new date. Same time, same place. We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday!