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Montclair's July 4th Parade
Jul 4
Montclair's July 4th Parade

1914 Parade featuring the prize winning float.

Jazz in the Gardens: An Evening with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS!
Jul 24
Jazz in the Gardens: An Evening with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS!

Enjoy a summer evening of live jazz in the Montclair History Center gardens.

Farm Camp This July & August
Jul 27
Farm Camp This July & August

Outdoor fun in the sun!

Montclair in Motion: Food Tasting & History Tour with Chow Town Food Tours
Aug 22
Montclair in Motion: Food Tasting & History Tour with Chow Town Food Tours

Explore the lower Bloomfield Avenue neighborhood on this immersive tour showcasing a hyper-local culinary renaissance and rich history of the community.

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How did Montclair residents experience the Great Depression?
How did Montclair residents experience the Great Depression?

Getting By Together: Montclair Remembers the Great Depression

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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month and Art with Ela Shah
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month and Art with Ela Shah

Montclair artist Ela Shah shares new two pieces of artwork that reflect her experience growing up as part of the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community in Montclair, in her own words.

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WALNUT STREET: 10 FAST FACTS
WALNUT STREET: 10 FAST FACTS

A quick tour through one of Montclair’s most historic hubs.

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“We Just Played”: Childhood in Montclair, 1930s–1960s
“We Just Played”: Childhood in Montclair, 1930s–1960s

Before scheduled playdates, organized leagues, and screen time, childhood in Montclair was defined by freedom, imagination, and neighborhood connections.

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Memories from the Aisles: Grocery Shopping in Montclair’s Past
Memories from the Aisles: Grocery Shopping in Montclair’s Past

Photo credit Diamond Cycle Montclair.

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Anne Hallowell Mockridge: ‘A Driving Force’ in the Montclair History Center
Anne Hallowell Mockridge: ‘A Driving Force’ in the Montclair History Center

Anne Hallowell Mockridge: ‘A Driving Force’ in the Montclair History Center

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New Online Collection Alert! The Italians of Montclair
New Online Collection Alert! The Italians of Montclair

New Digital Collection Alert! Italians of Montclair

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New Collection Alert! Montclair Police Department Scrapbooks

Explore our newest collection and it’s history with Collections Manager Erin Benz!

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Montclair History Center Welcomes a New Trustee

We are pleased to welcome Beatriz Albini-Ruiz to our board.

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New Oral Histories from the Many Voices of Montclair Oral History Project Released
New Oral Histories from the Many Voices of Montclair Oral History Project Released

The next round of oral histories from the 2018 oral history project are now available. Featuring Bill and CY Treene, Brenda Smith Williams, Ron Owens, Thomas Russo, and Mario Velardi.

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