Fireside Fridays Historical Series Join us around the fire as we dive into the story of the Paterson Silk Strike of 1913, exploring the causes, key events, and lasting impact of this pivotal labor movement. We’ll also discuss how American labor unions have evolved over the years, shaping workers’ rights and influencing social and economic …
Join us at the Passaic County Arts Center for our Art Film Series! Every week, on a Friday evening, we will feature an art-inspired film. Explore a variety of genres from animation and musicals to biographies. Bring your family and friends, a blanket or your favorite chair, and snacks for an unforgettable evening in the …
Join us at the Passaic County Arts Center for our Art Film Series! Every week, on a Friday evening, we will feature an art-inspired film. Explore a variety of genres from animation and musicals to biographies. Bring your family and friends, a blanket or your favorite chair, and snacks for an unforgettable evening in the …
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Join us for a special sensory-friendly living history day featuring the 2nd New Jersey Regiment, an 18th century Revolutionary War reenactment unit. Visitors can meet soldiers in period clothing and learn about daily life in 1780 through hands-on demonstrations, cooking over open fires, and military drill. This program is designed for visitors who benefit from …
Fireside Fridays Historical Series Join us for a fireside Friday celebrating the 97th Anniversary of Garret Mountain Reservation! This chat will highlight Federick Law Olmsted's vision for public parks, its impact on the Passaic County Park System, and how Garret Mountain and Rifle Camp Park were designed by the Olmsted Brother's Firm in 1928. Presented …
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Join us at the Passaic County Arts Center for our Art Film Series! Every week, on a Friday evening, we will feature an art-inspired film. Explore a variety of genres from animation and musicals to biographies. Bring your family and friends, a blanket or your favorite chair, and snacks for an unforgettable evening in the …
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Fireside Fridays Historical Series Today, the Wanaque Reservoir is a major landmark of upper Passaic County, but at the turn of the 20th century, that valley was home to several families, businesses, farms, and a lush forest. Join us for a fireside chat on how the construction of the Wanaque Reservoir in the 1920s upended …
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Step back in time this October and experience the Dey Mansion after dark! Journey through the historic halls where General George Washington once stood, then continue with us on a lantern-lit walk to the Dey Family Cemetery. On the way, do you think you can you find all of the turnips? Discover the stories and …