Historic Happenings Blog

Sunday, December 15  - Montclair, Essex County Come See the Holiday Decorations! T he Crane House and Historic YWCA and Shultz House will be open for self-guided tours on Sunday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. See the Crane House & Historic YWCA (110 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ) decorated by the Garden Club of Montclair. Move forward in history to the Shultz House (30 N Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ) featuring Molly Shultz’s own collection on Christmas decorations, mantle decorations from Bartlett's Greenhouses & Florist of Clifton and children’s book exhibit. As a gift to our visitors this holiday season, we will be waiving our normal fee of $6. If you are in the giving spirit, donations are always welcome at any of our museums.  For more information, call 973-744-1796 or visit  www.montclairhistorical.org .

Sunday, November 17  - Montclair, Essex County Historic House Tours: Crane/YWCA & Shultz Open On Sunday you can visit ALL of the Montclair Historical Society’s properties, including the Shultz House at 30 North Mountain Avenue, Montclair, NJ. This amazing gem of a house is an intact time capsule of life in the early 20th century. Wait until you see the woodwork, the Delft fireplace surround, the science equipment in the library! You can also discover history through the “many voices” who made our community what it is today at the Crane House and Historic YWCA at 108 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ. The people who lived, worked, and relaxed in this building tell the story of not only Montclair, but also New Jersey and nation from its early years of a fledgling country to a country embroiled in Civil Rights. While you’re here, make sure you see what’s growing at the farm, meet the chickens, and visit the Museum Shop for unique, one-of-a-kind treats. Both houses are open from 1:00 - 4:...

Sunday, October 13 – Essex County Tours of the Crane House & Historic YWCA and The Shultz House Montclair, NJ – Sunday, October 13 from 1 to 4 pm.     Visit one or both houses in one afternoon. At the Crane House and Historic YWCA, at 110 Orange Road, visitors will explore 200 years of Black history in Montclair and New Jersey through rare first-hand accounts, primary and secondary source documents. The Shultz House (Evergreens), 30 N. Mountain Avenue, is  a time capsule of a family that takes you back to life in the early 20th century Montclair. Tours of the Crane House & Historic YWCA are at 1 and 2:30. Tours of the Shultz House are on the half hour, last tour 3:30 pm. Admission is $6/adult; $5/student/senior with ID; $4/child; under 2 free, good for both sites. From 1 to 4 pm. Members get in free!

Sunday, September 22 – Essex County Tours of the Crane House & Historic YWCA and The Schultz House Montclair, NJ  – Sunday, September 22 from 1 to 4 pm. Visit one or both houses in one afternoon. The Crane House and Historic YWCA is a window to the history of our nation from its early years as an independent country to a country embroiled in the civil rights struggle.  The Shultz House (Evergreens) is a fully intact time capsule of a family that takes you back to life in early 20th century Montclair. Tours of the Crane House & Historic YWCA are on the hour, last tour at 3 pm. Tours of the Shultz House are on the half-hour, last tour 3:30 pm. Admission is $6/adult; $5/student/senior with ID; $4/child; under 2 free, good for both sites. From 1 to 4 pm. Members get in free! 30 North Mountain Avenue and 110 Orange Road, Montclair.

Sunday, July 21 – Essex County Tours of the Crane House & Historic YWCA and The Schultz House Montclair, NJ  – Sunday, July 21 from 1 to 4 pm. Visit one or both houses in one afternoon.  The Crane House and 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. The Shultz House (Evergreens, pictured) is a fully intact time capsule of a family that takes you back to life in the early 20th century Montclair.  Tours of the Crane House & Historic YWCA are on the hour, last tour at 3 pm. Tours of the Shultz House are on the half hour, last tour 3:30 pm. Admission is $6/adult; $5/student/senior with ID; $4/child; under 2 free, good for both sites. From 1 to 4 pm. Members get in free! 30 North Mountain Avenue and 110 Orange Road, Montclair.    If you are not a member, you may join prior to the event or at the event for admission by contacti...