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.
While school’s closed, join us in the hearth!
While school’s closed, join us in the hearth!
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.
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.
A fast-paced two hour bus ride through Montclair's history.
The Bonsal Wildlife Preserve Conservancy presents the best kept secret that the Montclair community loves to brag about! Photo courtesy of Jon Grove, © 2018.
Explore the history of African Americans here in Montclair, from the 18th century to modern day
Be among the first to see the Crane House and Historic YWCA all ready for the holidays!
Everything looks amazing in candlelight!
Join us for some Holiday cheer!
Join us for some Holiday cheer!
There’s no place like home for the holidays!
Who were Mary and Catherine? What were their lives like as servants?
Are you afraid of the dark?
Join us as long-time Montclair resident Suzanne Moyers discusses artifacts unearthed in Montclair!
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.
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.
An interactive tincture making workshop where participants will learn the history and process of extracting plants’ medicinal properties.
Celebrate 226 years of history at the Crane House & Historic YWCA!
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.
Explore the lower Bloomfield Avenue neighborhood on this immersive tour showcasing a hyper-local culinary renaissance and rich history of the community.
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.
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.
Explore collections not often on view and refreshments in the gardens of the Crane House and Historic YWCA.
Explore the lower Bloomfield Avenue neighborhood on this immersive tour showcasing a hyper-local culinary renaissance and rich history of the community.
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.
Outdoor fun in the sun!
1914 Parade featuring the prize winning float.
Celebrate 226 years of history at the Crane House & Historic YWCA!
Everyone Has A Story: This is Melissa Walker’s Story
Come on out and celebrate African-American Heritage with us!
Let's stand together against all forms of hate and celebrate community and solidarity, and our shared goals of securing justice for all.
Explore Montclair’s Little Italy With Us!
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.
Take a stroll through history!
Discover decisions made by the early preservationists who restored the Crane House in the 1960s.
In honor of its 70th Anniversary, Montclair Ambulance Unit provided archival materials to the Montclair History Center for digitization.
Everyone Has A Story: This is Carolyn Lack’s Story
We’ve got them all: parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme (and more!)
Celebrate and uplift the enduring legacy of Montclair’s YWCA with us as we commemorate this important chapter in our shared history.
Stroll through history in the commercial center of Walnut and Label Street.
Step back in time with our new children’s program!
