This Week at the Montclair History Center

HISTORY AT HOME: A DISCUSSION WITH FATHER CHARLES BRADY 

Wednesday, May 24th at 7 pm

Charles Brady, a former Catholic priest, served St. Peter Claver parish on Elmwood Avenue in Montclair and Holy Spirit parish in Orange from 1966 through 1973. Brady'smission in ministry was to reach and empower youth regardless of their color or religion. He was closely involved with youth sports programs in Montclair and Orange and helped establish the Soul Stompers Drill team. Brady worked tirelessly in the community for equal justice for all and by the time he was ordained in the priesthood he had become a close friend of Dr. Martin Luther King and his wife Coretta. Join the Montclair History Center as Board of Trustees Member Donato Di Geronimo leads a discussion with Charles Brady about his life, experiences, and mission for racial justice in the community. Learn more about Charles Brady's life and fight for justice in his book Father Brady: Loved by Many, Hated by Plenty.

This is a FREE Zoom Presentation.

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Coming Up Early June

Visit Us at the Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation's Annual Festival

Saturday, June 3rd from 1 to 6 pm

Each year, on the first Saturday in June, the Montclair African-American Heritage Foundation hosts a wonderful parade and fun-filled festival with exciting star-filled lineups for the festivities. This year the festival will be held at Nishuane Park. The Montclair History Center will be in attendance with an information booth. MORE DETAILS

Guided Walking Tour of Watchung Park & Plaza

Sunday June 4th from 1 to 2:30 pm

In the early days of Montclair’s settlement, Watchung Avenue divided the Dutch farmlands of Speertown in the north end of today’s Montclair from the English farmlands of Cranetown. All that changed when the railroad came through in the late 1800s. Developers bought the farms and created business districts and housing around the new stations. This walk will take you through a turn-of-the-century business district and commuter suburb, developed between 1900 and 1930. The tour will include a special stop at the site of the new Judy Weston Garden in Watchung Park, a place for residents and passersby “to reflect and connect.” The garden honors the late philanthropist and devoted friend of Montclair. This event is free, thanks to our partner, The Judy Weston Garden @ Watchung Park. Reservations are required. ???????REGISTER HERE

MuseumWeek!

Tuesday, June 6th through Friday, June 9th

MuseumWeek is an annual event that takes place on social media, with the goal of promoting museums and cultural institutions around the world. In honor of MuseumWeek, the Crane House & Historic YWCA will be open Tuesday, June 6th through Friday, June 9th from 11am to 2pm for self-guided tours. General admission fees will be waived this week - instead, we ask that you pay what you can! No prior registration required. MORE DETAILS

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