Historic Happenings Blog

Sweet Treats: Desserts & Delicacies from the Garden StateExhibit open June 25, 2019 through January 5, 2020 Visit METC Today! Sharing special foods is a timeless tradition that has shaped our social gatherings for centuries, even though our taste buds and cooking methods have changed quite a bit over time. Next time you indulge in your favorite dessert, think about how it was prepared and where the ingredients came from. Was the recipe handed down through generations? Sweet Treats: Desserts & Delicacies from the Garden State will indulge your senses in the rich culinary traditions that find their roots here in the Garden State. The exhibit features historic cookware, and draws from local recipes to help shape our understanding of the expertise and artisanship involved in creating these special dishes, many of which continue to be enjoyed today. Hours Monday:    Closed Tuesday–Saturday:    10am–4pm Sunday*:   Noon-5pm Closed on Easter, Sunday, April...

Saturday, October 19 – Passaic County The American Labor Museum/Botto House invites you to an  exhibit reception with Zach Horn , October 19th at 1PM     On Saturday, October 19th at 1PM, the museum proudly welcomes the general public to an exhibit reception with artist Zach Horn. Mr. Horn will offer a tour of his exhibit United We Bargain, Divided We Beg and will answer questions. The exhibit features contemporary, heroic-scale portraiture pf labor union workers that were specifically created by Mr. Horn for the exhibit space at the museum.      Light refreshments will be served, and the museum store will be open for browsing and shopping. Zach Horn is a lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Boston and at Boston University. In many ways, Zach Horn observes, union members are our unsung heroes. United We Bargain, Divided We Beg will be on view at the Museum through Dec. 31st, 2019. Presentation by Jonathan Lurie, Oct. 19 at 2PM at ...

February 27, 2019  |  9:30 am - 2:30 pm  |  Annual Special Events "Peoples History: America's Untold Stories" The Museum cordially invites educators and the general public to attend a workshop entitled  People's History:  America's Untold Stories  to be held on Wednesday, February 27th, 2019.  Educators who attend will receive a Professional Development Certificate.   The  People's History:  America's Untold Stories  workshop will be held at the Museum from 9:30AM-2:30PM, with a luncheon served at midday.  Workshop plans includes a presentation entitled "Women Workers and Ladies Garments" about the immigrant women of the International Ladies Garment Workers's Union (ILGWU) by Keith Danish, Esq., an educator, lecturer and labor historian and "Women in Jazz" by Dr. Louis A. Iozzi, scholar, educator, musician and author. The registration fee of $25. for Museum members provides for admittance for the full day program, whi...