Discover Montclair History
A community time capsule, sealed in November 2026. We're gathering contributions now.
Historians present on topics such as local lore, African American history, architecture, and more.
Upcoming Programs & Events
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. Our ride will be a little more modern than this beauty, but let’s take a moment to appreciate this throwback Decamp bus!
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.
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
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Montclair History Center has received a $34,333 general operating support grant and a $10,046 project grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission.
The Montclair History Center has been awarded a $37,975 grant from the New Jersey Cultural Trust to onboard a Development Manager, a new staff position that will strengthen the organization's long-term sustainability.
Two new oral histories are now available online, explore the oral histories of Ernestine Galloway and Christine Rockhill Lane.
The Montclair History Center, Friends of the Howe House and St. Mark's United Methodist Church are Grand Marshals.
Executive Director Angelica Diggs sits down to unpack what it was like to be one of 19 attendees at this year’s History Leadership Institute.
Listen to Montclair residents’ firsthand experiences of World War II in this new oral history podcast.
Listen to Montclair residents’ firsthand experiences of the Great Depression in this new oral history podcast.
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.
