Sep
10
7:00 PM19:00
Sep
14
3:00 PM15:00
Sep
20
11:00 AM11:00
Where She Once Stood: Bringing the Crane House & Historic YWCA to Life through Dance
The Moving Architects’ performance project brings the rich history of Montclair’s Crane House & Historic YWCA to life through dance.
Sep
27
11:00 AM11:00
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 third annual Fall Fest Fundraiser.
Oct
4
12:00 PM12:00
Discover Highlights from the Collection
Explore the past through rarely seen artifacts!
Oct
9
7:00 PM19:00
History at Home: Celebrating the Swedish-American Heritage of Montclair
Photo credit: Early 20th century photograph showing immigrants at Ellis Island, Library of Congress.
Oct
10
6:00 PM18:00
Oct
11
12:00 PM12:00
Oct
12
1:30 PM13:30
Rosedale Cemetery Tour- Middle Section
“Molly” Maggia, the first recorded Radium Girl victim. Discover her story and more on this tour.
Oct
18
12:00 PM12:00
Guided House Tour: Many Voices
Celebrate 226 years of history at the Crane House & Historic YWCA!
Oct
18
4:00 PM16:00
Oct
25
12:00 PM12:00
Oct
25
to Oct 26
Capture the Spirit of the Season with a Cozy Hearth Portrait
Capture the Spirit of the Season with a Cozy Hearth Portrait
Oct
26
1:30 PM13:30
Rosedale Cemetery Tour - Old Section
Get outside and get some fresh air while exploring this historic cemetery!
Nov
1
12:00 PM12:00
Discover Highlights from the Collection
Explore the past through rarely seen artifacts!
Nov
8
12:00 PM12:00
Nov
12
6:30 PM18:30
Hometown Trivia Fundraiser
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
13
7:00 PM19:00
History at Home: Building Faith, Building Community: 145th Celebration of St. Mark's United Methodist Church
Image of former St. Mark’s Church
Nov
15
10:30 AM10:30
Nov
15
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
Nov
20
7:00 PM19:00
History at Home: Edgemont Park War Memorial at 100: Its Story and Symbolism
Edgemont Park War Memorial at 100: Its Story and Symbolism
Nov
22
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
6
12:00 PM12:00
Discover Highlights from the Collection
Explore the past through rarely seen artifacts!
Dec
6
to Dec 7
Essex County Holiday House Tour
Be among the first to see the Crane House and Historic YWCA all ready for the holidays!
Dec
12
6:00 PM18:00
Dec
13
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
13
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
18
7:00 PM19:00
History at Home: Early History of Montclair State University
Photo credit: Montclair State University Archives
Dec
20
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
20
12:00 PM12:00
Dec
24
to Jan 1
Aug
27
6:00 PM18:00
Members Only: Behind the Scenes Collections Tour
Join us for an evening tour with Collections Manager Erin Benz. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the museum collections and refreshments in the gardens of the Crane House and Historic YWCA Museum, 110 Orange Road, Montclair.
RSVP to mail@montclairhistory.org. This event is for active MHC members. Not a member? Become one today and join us!
Aug
7
6:00 PM18:00
Montclair State University Campus History Tour
Learn about the early history of Montclair State University on a 40-minute walking tour of the south end of campus.
Jul
28
to Aug 22
Jul
18
1:00 PM13:00
Food Crawl & Historic Homes Tour of Montclair
Join this insider's exploration of the most fascinating homes and delicious secrets of the Mountain Avenue section of Montclair.
Jul
16
6:00 PM18:00
Montclair Puzzle Competition Fundraiser
Don't miss out on the fun – come puzzle for history with us!
Jul
4
11:00 AM11:00
Jun
29
12:00 PM12:00
Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild Exhibit 30 Years of Quilting Our Legacy - Final Day!
Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild celebrates their 30th Anniversary.
Jun
25
5:00 PM17:00
Montclair Food & History Tour of Walnut Street
Join us for an immersive tour of the historic Walnut Street neighborhood.
Jun
22
12:00 PM12:00
Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild Exhibit 30 Years of Quilting Our Legacy
Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild celebrates their 30th Anniversary.
Jun
21
12:00 PM12:00
Juneteenth Festival
Visit us at Friends of the Howe Houses’ Juneteenth Festival at Nishaune Park. This year’s festivities will have a live DJ, special performances, food trucks, kid’s korner and more.
Jun
20
7:00 PM19:00
Friends of the Howe House Juneteenth Cocktail Party Fundraiser
HONORING THE PAST, BUILDING THE FUTURE!
Jun
20
4:00 PM16:00
Yoga in the Gardens with Angelica
Ease into your weekend with a calming slow-flow yoga class.
Jun
15
12:00 PM12:00
Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild Exhibit 30 Years of Quilting Our Legacy
Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild celebrates their 30th Anniversary.
Jun
14
12:00 PM12:00
Jun
12
7:00 PM19:00
Everyone Has a Story: This is the Story Tonight with Dr. Elaine Douglas, M.D.
This is The Story Tonight
Jun
8
12:00 PM12:00
Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild Exhibit 30 Years of Quilting Our Legacy
Nubian Heritage Quilters Guild celebrates their 30th Anniversary.
Jun
7
1:00 PM13:00
Montclair African-American Heritage Festival
Come on out and celebrate African-American Heritage with us!
Jun
5
7:00 PM19:00
May
30
4:00 PM16:00
Yoga in the Gardens with Angelica
Ease into your weekend with a calming slow-flow yoga class.
May
21
10:00 AM10:00
Research Your Home's History Workshop
Presented by the Montclair Public Library, the Montclair History Center, and the Montclair Historic Preservation Commission
May
17
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
17
10:00 AM10:00
Research Your Home's History Workshop
Presented by the Montclair Public Library, the Montclair History Center, and the Montclair Historic Preservation Commission
May
16
4:00 PM16:00
May
1
to May 3
Annual Herb & Heirloom Tomato Sale!
We’ve got them all: parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (and more!)
Apr
27
12:00 PM12:00
Guided House Tour: Many Voices
Celebrate 226 years of history at the Crane House & Historic YWCA!
Apr
26
10:00 AM10:00
Apr
23
7:00 PM19:00
Everyone Has a Story: This is the Story Tonight with Larry Hollander
This is The Story Tonight
Apr
6
1:30 PM13:30
Rosedale Cemetery Tour- New Section
Get outside and get some fresh air while exploring this historic cemetery!
Mar
16
12:00 PM12:00
Guided House Tour: Women of the House
Who were Mary and Catherine? What were their lives like as servants?
Mar
13
7:00 PM19:00
History at Home: Music and Musicians of Montclair
From the timeless music of Herman Hupfeld to the rockin' anthems of Joe Walsh, we guarantee to get some songs stuck in your head!