The Price of Liberty Film and Discussion series continues this year with films that celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment by focusing on strong Black women in politics.
Public tour of the Crane House and Historic YWCA and the Nathaniel Crane House.
There’s an old saying, “It takes a thousand voices to tell a single story.” Come here a few of those stories about Montclair’s history at the Crane House and Historic YWCA.
Our new food tour emerges from hibernation. Learn about Montclair's history and sample its restaurants!
Chisolm ‘72 is Film #2 in our Price of Liberty Film and Discussion Series. Moderated by Leslie Wilson, PhD.
Interesting graves. Fascinating stories.
Parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, and much, much more!
CHEESE. Do we have to say more?
Author Luisa LoCascio shares her new book about growing up Italian in Montclair and her search to understand her parent’s homeland of Cerami, Sicily.
Public tour of the Crane House and Historic YWCA and the Nathaniel Crane House.
Discover the “Many Voices” that have contributed to Montclair’s rich and diverse history.
I am woman! Hear about Montclair women who fought for equal rights and broke gender barriers.
Public tour of the Crane House and Historic YWCA and the Nathaniel Crane House .
Public tour of the Crane House and Historic YWCA and the Nathaniel Crane House.
Discover “all that glitters” at Mike’s informative talk at the Library.
New Jersey’s Healthy Communities - Montclair Initiative presents this program that teaches you how to make your own sustainable lip balms and body bars.
A fun morning for kids on their day off.
A unique look at African American history through period newspapers, magazines, and first and second hand accounts.
Always a popular event! See Montclair come to life in a truly unique way.
A unique look at African American history through period newspapers, magazines, and first and second hand accounts.
Visit the Montclair History Center while you dine at Vanillamore this evening from 6 to 8 pm. Enjoy a slideshow of historic images while you eat and staff will be present to share about our organization preserving Montclair’s history! Obscure artifacts will be on display, correct guesses receive a complimentary membership with us!
Ever wonder about the history of your Montclair home? A hands-on workshop.
Our office and museums will be closed December 23 through January 1. Our office will reopen on January 2. The Crane House and Historic YWCA will be open for the last day of holiday tours on Tuesday, December 26 form 10 am to 1 pm.
Last chance to see the holiday decorations!
A unique way to see the Crane House and Historic YWCA
Need some inspiration for decorating your own home? Come visit.
Everything looks amazing in candlelight!
The houses are open PLUS a flute ensemble from the Montclair Community Band performs at the Shultz House from 1 to 3 pm.
The Annual Holiday House tour begins. Pick up a brochure of all the houses that are open at either one of our sites.
Our office and museums will be closed for the holiday weekend. We return on Tuesday, November 26.
An evening of historical facts, neighborhood lore, and “then and now” photos.
Two Historic Houses with Completely Different Histories
A fast-paced two hour bus ride through Montclair's history (in a more modern bus than this one!) Sponsored by NextHome DiGeronimo Realty. SORRY, THIS TOUR HAS SOLD OUT.
Ever wonder about the history of your Montclair home? A hands-on workshop.
A walk through Rosedale, talking about the people who are buried there and exploring early grave imagery.
In the event of cancellation due to weather, the website will be updated by 8am on November 3. Thank you!
By the late 1800s, a “colony” of artists had flocked to Montclair, taking advantage of the beautiful and inspiring landscape that was within an easy commute to New York. The most famous artist was George Inness, Sr., but he was soon joined by other painters like Lawrence Carmichael Earle, sculptors William Couper and Jonathan Scott Hartley, stained glass artists Emilie and Walter Greenough, and engraver Harry Fenn. More recent artists such as civil rights muralist Don Miller will also be discussed. This eight-mile bike ride takes you past many of their homes and studios. Registration required at www.montclairhistory.org, $10/person. In Partnership with Bike Walk Montclair and the Montclair Art Museum. After the tour, visit the Montclair Art Museum to see works by George Innes (admission additional, free for members). Tour is a total of 8 miles, lasting about two hours. Starting location at the Crane House & Historic YWCA, 110 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ. Registration required here, space is limited.
Trick or Treat at the Crane House and Historic YWCA!
