History Happenings this Month

History at Home: Music and Musicians of Montclair

Thursday, March 13th, 7 pm on Zoom 

In this third installment of the arts in Montclair, Collections Manager Erin Benz will focus on the music and musicians of Montclair! After delving into the history of the art colony and the many movies and shows that have used the town as a backdrop, it's now time to explore the rockers, composers, and bandleaders that called Montclair home. From the timeless music of Herman Hupfeld to the rockin' anthems of Joe Walsh, we guarantee to get some songs stuck in your head!

Register for the Zoom link here.

Guided House Tour: Women of the House

Sunday, March 16th at 12, 1 or 2 pm 

The Crane House & Historic YWCA is a window on to the history of our nation from its early years as an independent country to a country embroiled in the civil rights struggle. On this special tour, hear the stories of the women who lived, worked, and played in the house. From the Crane wives, to the enslaved and paid workers of the house, to the women and girls of the African American YWCA, the Crane House & Historic YWCA has seen how a woman's role in the house and in society has changed over 200 years. 

Details online here.

Annual Herb & Heirloom Tomato Sale
Pre-order through April 2

Join us for a Montclair tradition - the annual herb and heirloom tomato sale. Shop unique herbs, heirloom tomato varieties, a selection of native plants, and container gardens that you won’t find at your local garden center or big box store. Preordering your favorite plants means we put them aside for you before the sale opens to the public in May. Plants will be available for pick up the week of April 28th, payment required in advance. 

Details & Shop Here.

Museum & Store Open Every Sunday

From 12 to 3 pm

The Crane House & Historic YWCA museum is open every Sunday for self-guided tours. Self-guided tour admission is $8/person; children under 2 are free. Free admission programs include: Families First program, military personnel, NARM, MHC members, Montclair students, and Montclair Public Library Museum Pass.  

Our museum store features locally crafted gifts, Montclair-centric and history books, mugs, cookbooks, personalized maps, and more. Can't make it in person? Shop online here. 

110 Orange Road, Montclair

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