Fireside Fridays Historical Series Ever heard of the Glen-Aerie Inn? Join us at Camp Hope for a Fireside Chat, as we explore the long-forgotten hotels, inns, and cottages that once surrounded Greenwood Lake. Our chat will trace the historical development of Greenwood Lake as a vacation destination between 1850 and 1930, and the broader recreational …
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Fireside Fridays Historical Series Presented by DCHA Program Director Vivian Davis, this Fireside Friday will explore the Emergency Service Corps of World War I, where on the homefront women banded together for preparedness. This talk will specifically focus on Camp Hewitt and the girls who trained in Northern Passaic County. Pre-Registration Required Here
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 …
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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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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The ATP site rests derelict since its final closure in 1986 after over 190 years of continuous operation. The astonishing variety of Paterson’s industries of cotton and silk weaving, iron foundries, military firearms, textile dyeing and finishing all began here in 1792. Through large format, hand-printed, silver photographs, this exhibition tells the story of these …
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