This grant will allow the history center to continue to extend their online services and in person programming.
Montclair History Center
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Montclair History Center’s oral history project shares stories of Montclair a century ago
Focused on experiences of Black and Italian-American residents, Pine Street neighborhood.
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Friends of the Howe House fear the historical home may be sold
An offer for the James Howe House is in attorney review.
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Montclair History Center appoints new executive director
Though she is new to this role, Angela Diggs is familiar with Montclair History Center and is excited to do more for her community.
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The untold history of women at Montclair’s historic YWCA
The Montclair History Center is working to unearth the stories of women connected to the Crane House.
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Queen Anne, Georgian and Tudor: Three architectural languages of Montclair
On May 5, Marvin Clawson will give a presentation for the Montclair History Center on how the architectural styles inform the character of Montclair’s neighborhoods.
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Montclair History Center will again offer in-person tours
The Montclair History Center will once again begin offering on-site tours.
“Remember the Ladies”: Women of the American Revolution
Join us as we hear the stories of the Founding Females of America! Joel Farkas, National Park Service volunteer docent at Washington’s Headquarters in Morristown, NJ. and a regular presenter […]
Family Architecture Walking Tour
Column or pilaster? Herringbone or Flemish bond brick? On this Family Walking Tour, we’ll look for architectural details in the beautiful homes located on the streets near the Crane House […]
Small Business Saturday at MHC
The Montclair History Center invites you to join us for our third annual Small Business Saturday at the Nathaniel Crane House (the red house behind the Crane House & Historic […]
Guided Tours of the Crane House & Historic YWCA
Stop by and receive a guided tour of the Crane House & Historic YWCA! Learn about the men and women who lived, worked, and played in the house throughout it’s […]
A Pleasant Walk Down Pleasant Ave
As the weather cools down, enjoy a walk through town led by town historian Mike Farrelly! He’ll lead you around Pleasant Avenue and the surrounding streets, discussing the history of […]
Rosedale Cemetery Tour
Let’s get outside and go for a walk through peaceful Rosedale Cemetery, founded over 175 years ago. On this tour, we’ll venture into the old section for this guided tour, […]
Crane House & Historic YWCA Holiday Decorations
Explore this 225-year-old house while viewing the award-nominated period holiday decorations made by the Garden Club of Montclair! Self-guided tours start at the Nathaniel Crane House (the little red house). […]