Montclair’s “Open Air School” helped combat the spread of TB in the early 20th century.
Read more100 Years of Women's Suffrage!
An anonymous Montclair woman recalls her experiences as a suffragist.
Read moreNewark Pompton Turnpike
Israel Crane laid it out over 200 years ago, and you’re still driving on it today.
Read moreMore from a walk in Montclair
Doors, roofs, and plaques you may never have even noticed!
Read moreThe Life of Arthur P. Heyer as it relates to the History of Montclair, NJ
Maybe you know the family?
Read moreCongratulations, Khari Jenkins, the 2020 Hortense Tate Scholarship Recipient
In the spirit of Hortense Ridley Tate (pictured above), MHC is proud to present this year’s Hortense Tate Scholarship.
Read moreLacordaire 100th Anniversary
One hundred years ago, the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell opened a boarding school for girls in Montclair. In this article, we celebrate Lacordaire’s 100th birthday.
Read moreWe slowly reopen
As New Jersey tentatively reopens, we’re online and outdoors.
Read more#BlackLivesMatter
The struggle against racism runs deep in our history.
Read moreMontclair’s WWI memorials
Most of us are familiar with the WWI memorial in Edgemont Park, but there are plenty more hiding around time. Can you find them?
Read moreOn a walk in Montclair
As the weather warms, take a walk around Montclair and look for some of our architecturally favorite churches, firehouses, train stations, and schools.
Read moreMissed the herb sale? Here's what's left.
We have a variety of herbs, tomatoes, eggplant, paper, squash and cukes still available. Send your order (a list is fine) to mail@montclairhistorical.org and we’ll fill them on a first-come, first-served basis. We’ll be in touch with you if we can fill it.
Read moreWhat do you call that Thingamabob?
Thingamabobs. Doohickeys. Watchamacallits. Those architectural details DO have names.
Read moreMontclair Déjà vu Fun!
Have some fun recreating some of our favorite old Montclair photos from the archives.
Read moreArchitectural Gems of Montclair (Part 2 of 2)
We all know Montclair has some beautiful architecture. It may even be the reason you moved here. We asked Montclair architects what were their favorite buildings. Here’s Part II of their responses.
Read moreArchitectural Gems of Montclair (Part 1 of 2)
What’s your favorite building in Montclair? We asked Montclair architects to share theirs. Here’s Part 1 of their responses.
Read moreCalling all High School Seniors!
Our Hortense Tate Scholarship for graduating seniors is due May 31, 2020. Download the application here.
Read moreA Very Short History Of Montclair’s Train Stations
Which train station has an apartment above it? Which was designed by a noted architect who died on the Titanic? Which has the highest elevation of all six train stations? Some great train trivia in this blog post!
Read moreInteresting elements of Mills Reservation (Part 2 of 2)
Rocks, hawks, and look-outs. Read about some of the features that make Mills Reservation so special.
Read moreThe History and Development of Mills Reservation (Part 1 of 2)
How did that we come to have an little oasis like Mills Reservation in the heart of suburbia?
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