From 1988 through 2011, Montclairians celebrated First Night with story, song, dance, and fireworks, recalls Mike Farrelly in the latest ‘History and Heritage.’
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History and heritage: medium James Hyslop
James Hervey Hyslop (1854-1920),made “discarnate spirits” his life’s work, writes Mike Farrelly in the latest “History and Heritage.:.
Vanguard moves in to Old Mogul Theatre space
Vanguard Theater Company is renovating the second floor of 180 Bloomfield Ave., the Old Mogul Theatre, for its new home.
History and Heritage: Howard and Northern and Independence Day
The 1907 Independence Day Committee of Montclair invited southerner William J. Northern and Gen. Oliver Otis Howard to speak.
The pandemic of 1918 and Montclair history
The pandemic of 1918 and its impact on Montclair is one of the upcoming talks in the “History at Home” series by the Montclair History Center.
History and heritage: Unity concert series brought everyone to Montclair
Pablo Casals, Carl Sandburg, Clarence Darrow, Booker T. Washington: all came to Montclair as part of the Unity Concert and lecture series.
Connections at Montclair Public Library
Montclair Public Library has closed its physical buildings, but its work goes on: online Storytimes, lectures, Open Book/Open Mind and more.
History and Heritage: Was your house a speakeasy?
During Porhibition, Montclair augmented its licensed taverns with more than one speakeasy, writes Mike Farrelly in “History and Heritage.”
History and heritage: celebrating African Americans of Montclair
In the latest “History and Heritage,” in honor of Black History Month, Molly Hone of the Montclair Public Library shares images of celebrated Montclairites.
A message in a bottle leads to a history hunt at Montclair State University
By ERIN ROLL roll@montclairlocal.news It all started with the discovery of a bottle on a construction site. But it wasn’t just any bottle, it held a century-old clue about the […]
History and Heritage: Mary Allen, lady in the red hat
Mary Rice Hayes Allen, the lady in the red hat, crashed therough the color barrier after moving to town in 1920 with her husband William.
History and Heritage: ‘Bent horn,’ and drama at the Sterington House
By MIKE FARRELLY For Montclair Local “History & Heritage” is a series on Montclair history, written by representatives of the Montclair History Center and the Montclair Public Library. Mike Farrelly […]
History and Heritage: roller skates, built for speed
Roller skates were trendy and fashionable, and Montclair Opera House, was a top venue, writes Mike Farrelly in the latest “History and Heritage.”
History and Heritage: When everyone had a horse
Pedestrians vs. the automobile are a long-standing issue in Montclair. Before the speeding horseless carriage, Montclair was a many-horsed town.