Upcoming Events
Annual Meeting
June 19, 2013
Find out what's been happening at the Montclair Historical Society and what's in store for the coming year, including a special presentation on how MHS is partnering with community organizations to make good things happen. Read More
Historic House Tours
July 14, 2013
Step back through 200 years of American history at our historic properties at 108 Orange Road and 30 North Mountain Avenue. While at the Orange Road site, visit our chickens on the up and coming farm site. At the North Mountain site take a look at the decoration changes the MHS made to better reflect how the Shultz family lived. Both sites are open from 1 to 4 pm. Admission: $8 per adult and $5 per child for both properties with same day admission. Or come as a family (1 or 2 adults with up to 3 children) for $25. Free admission for members! Read More
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Van Vleck House & Gardens
June 7, 2013
Celebrate Father's Day with a visit to see classic, antique Jaguars. This is always a very popular event for the Dads. Admission is $5.00 at Van Vleck House & Gardens. Van Vleck House & Gardens is owned by the Montclair Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization supporting non-profits in our community. … Read More
Historical events in Nutley!
May 30, 2013
Next Tuesday June 4th: The Nutley Museum, along with the Dept. of Parks and Recreation will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the opening of the famed Nutley Velodrome. There will be a 4PM presentation of a memorial plaque behind the Parks Dept on Park Ave followed by a 7PM presentation by Nutley's Velodrome Historian Michael Gabriele at the Museum. Both events are open to the public. … Read More
Plant it Forward!
May 28, 2013
Join Essex County 4-H and the Newark Police Department for a day of service at the 4th Precinct. Volunteers will work to clean up the police grounds, build planters, and improve our community. Essex County 4-H members, families, and friends, are welcome to join us for the day and help us green our community. Where: 10 17th Avenue Newark, NJ 07103 When: June 1, 10:00am-2:00pm Please bring a … Read More
Roses to Rock Gardens Tour
May 24, 2013
Van Vleck House & Gardens Friday, May 31 & Saturday, June 1, from 11 AM to 4 PM To order tickets: http://www.vanvleck.org/ … Read More