Nov
5
9:30 AM09:30
Nov
6
9:30 AM09:30
Nov
8
1:30 PM13:30
Immaculate Conception Cemetery Tour
Immaculate Conception Cemetery was originally established by the old Immaculate Conception Parish in 1895, today now administered by St. Theresa of Calcutta Parish. The cemetery holds the stories of many Irish and Italian American families who came to the United States in the early 20th century.
Nov
11
6:30 PM18:30
Hometown Trivia Fundraiser 2026
Are you a Montclair history buff? A New Jersey trivia fan? Whether born and raised here or a transplant who calls Montclair, NJ home, we invite you to join the Montclair History Center for a local history trivia fundraiser.
Nov
14
10:00 AM10:00
Hometown History Bus Tour
A fast-paced two hour bus ride through Montclair's history. Our ride will be a little more modern than this beauty, but let’s take a moment to appreciate this throwback Decamp bus!
Nov
14
1:00 PM13:00
Montclair Community Time Capsule Sealing Ceremony
Join us as we seal a collection of more than 1,000 letters, artwork, and reflections documenting life in 2026, to be opened in 2076.
Nov
19
7:00 PM19:00
History at Home: The Alonzo F. Bonsal Wildlife Preserve
The Bonsal Wildlife Preserve Conservancy presents the best kept secret that the Montclair community loves to brag about! Photo courtesy of Jon Grove, © 2018.
Nov
21
12:00 PM12:00
Guided House Tour: Eyewitness to Black History
Explore the history of African Americans here in Montclair, from the 18th century to modern day
Dec
5
to Dec 6
Essex County Holiday House Tour 2026
Be among the first to see the Crane House and Historic YWCA all ready for the holidays!
Dec
11
6:00 PM18:00
Dec
12
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
19
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
24
to Jan 1
Oct
25
1:30 PM13:30
Rosedale Cemetery Tour - Carriage Route Tour
Founded over 185 years ago, Rosedale Cemetery completely changed how America honored the departed. On this guided tour, we will venture into the old section along the historic carriage routes of the cemetery.
Oct
10
12:00 PM12:00
Guided House Tour: Women of the House
Who were Mary and Catherine? What were their lives like as servants?
Oct
9
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
7
7:00 PM19:00
History at Home: Ghosts in the Ground: Metal Detecting Montclair’s Past
Join us as long-time Montclair resident Suzanne Moyers discusses artifacts unearthed in Montclair!
Oct
4
1:30 PM13:30
Rosedale Cemetery Tour - Old Section 2026
Founded over 185 years ago, Rosedale Cemetery completely changed how America honored the departed. On this guided tour, we will venture into the old section of the cemetery.
Sep
26
11:00 AM11:00
CANCELED: Fall Fest at the Montclair History Center & Montclair Community Farms
Oh my gourd! Fall Fest is here! Bring the whole family and a picnic blanket to join friends and neighbors from across the community in supporting our fourth annual Fall Fest Fundraiser.
Sep
23
5:30 PM17:30
Herbal Tinctures Workshop
An interactive tincture making workshop where participants will learn the history and process of extracting plants’ medicinal properties.
Sep
19
12:00 PM12:00
Guided House Tours & Montclair Community Time Capsule Event
Celebrate 226 years of history at the Crane House & Historic YWCA!
Sep
17
7:00 PM19:00
History at Home: 100 Years of the Garden Club of Montclair
At this History at Home we’ll be joined by Garden Club member Cynthia Corhan-Aitken for a screening of the anniversary documentary 100: A Century in Bloom created by Alex Pavljuk, Creative Media Producer at Montclair Art Museum.
Sep
12
1:00 PM13:00
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.
Sep
10
9:30 AM09:30
Old Ways, New Hands: A Hands-On Homeschool Series
This 5-week hearth- and homestead-based series introduces children to traditional handcrafts and foodways through activities such as tea, butter, and candle making, as well as flower pressing, and canning.
Sep
9
6:30 PM18:30
Raise a Glass with the Admiral of the Blue Apron: Montclair History Center's Annual Meeting
We invite you to join us for an evening that blends a taste of living history with a look at what lies ahead for the Montclair History Center.
Aug
27
6:00 PM18:00
Member Event: Unlocking the Archives
Explore collections not often on view and refreshments in the gardens of the Crane House and Historic YWCA.
Aug
22
1:00 PM13:00
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.
Aug
22
10:00 AM10:00
Walking Tour of Church Street
Discover the stories that make Montclair unique on this 1-hour historical walking tour along Church Street, Park Street, and South Fullerton.
This program is in partnership with Montclair Township Complete Streets initiatives. Space is limited and registration required online here.
Jul
27
to Aug 21
Jul
4
11:00 AM11:00
Jun
20
12:00 PM12:00
Guided House Tour: Many Voices
Celebrate 226 years of history at the Crane House & Historic YWCA!
Jun
11
7:00 PM19:00
Everyone Has a Story: This is Melissa Walker's Story
Everyone Has A Story: This is Melissa Walker’s Story
Jun
6
1:00 PM13:00
Montclair African-American Heritage Festival
Come on out and celebrate African-American Heritage with us!
May
30
6:00 PM18:00
AAPI Montclair Lantern Festival
Let's stand together against all forms of hate and celebrate community and solidarity, and our shared goals of securing justice for all.
May
30
11:00 AM11:00
May
21
7:00 PM19:00
Where She Once Stood: The Women of the Crane House & Historic YWCA Alive Through Dance Film Screening
The Moving Architects invite you to a special dance film event screening of Where She Once Stood: The Women of the Crane House & Historic YWCA Alive Through Dance.
May
17
1:00 PM13:00
Train Town Montclair - A Rails to Roots Story: Walk & Talk at Watchung Train Station with The Judy Weston Gardens
Take a stroll through history!
May
16
12:00 PM12:00
Guided House Tour: The Roots of Historic Preservation
Discover decisions made by the early preservationists who restored the Crane House in the 1960s.
May
16
11:00 AM11:00
MARAC Innovative Archives Award Presentation at Montclair History Center
In honor of its 70th Anniversary, Montclair Ambulance Unit provided archival materials to the Montclair History Center for digitization.
May
14
7:00 PM19:00
Everyone Has a Story: This is Carolyn Lack's Story
Everyone Has A Story: This is Carolyn Lack’s Story
Apr
30
to May 2
Annual Herb & Heirloom Tomato Sale!
We’ve got them all: parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (and more!)
Apr
18
11:00 AM11:00
The Montclair YWCA for Black Women and Girls Unveiling Ceremony
Celebrate and uplift the enduring legacy of Montclair’s YWCA with us as we commemorate this important chapter in our shared history.
Apr
3
11:00 AM11:00
Walking Tour of Walnut & Label Street
Stroll through history in the commercial center of Walnut and Label Street.