Fireside Fridays Historical Series Retired Cranford Teacher and Wayne Museum Attendant Paul Maloney portrays Franklin D. Roosevelt for a true “Fireside Chat”. “Franklin D. Roosevelt” will discuss his presidency, disability, and personal life along with some information on Passaic County during the New Deal and World War II. Maloney taught for Cranford Public Schools for …
We are pleased to welcome author, artist, and community advocate Christine Conforti, who will share insights from her creative journey and artistic accomplishments. Conforti believes that art serves a purpose beyond technique or recognition — offering insight, inviting reflection, and influencing those who encounter it. Her work explores themes of love, compassion, and the shared …
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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
Between the 1930s and the 1960s, the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) suspended the liquor licenses of any bar or tavern in the state that was found to serve patrons belonging to the LGBTQ community. In the city of Paterson, a total of 12 establishments were targeted by the ABC under this …
Joel Farkas presents Remember the Ladies: Women in the Time of the American Revolution. Learn about how men viewed women, what men expected of women, the challenges of being a woman, childbirth, medicine, education, health and our country’s First Ladies. No registration needed.
The Battle of Golden Hill was one of the more obscure conflicts during the Revolutionary Period. This skirmish in the center of New York City in January 1770 was born out of the frustration of not only the Sons of Liberty in New York, but of a larger group of citizens who were weary of …
Step into 19th-century Paterson as author James Coyle presents Hanging by a Thread: The Story Behind the Story. Inspired by the real life of Loretta Tyrrell and set in the shadow of the Dexter Lambert Silk Mill, Coyle reveals the true events, hidden histories, and local voices that shaped his debut novel. Through meticulous research …
Was the Great Fire of 1776 an act of war, sabotage, or something else entirely? Join us for a lecture exploring one of the American Revolution’s most dramatic and enduring mysteries: the Great Fire of New York. In September 1776, as British forces occupied New York City following George Washington’s retreat, a devastating fire tore …
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 …
On September 19, 1978, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band performed what many fans and critics consider their greatest single show, at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey. Why this particular show? Why does it stand out from not only all the other amazing Darkness on the Edge of Town tour performances, but …
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While Bergen County contributed few soldiers to Washington’s Continental Army, hundreds served various short-term tours of duty in the militia or state troops (militia serving beyond one month). Under the command of Colonel Theunis Dey, the militia were responsible for guarding neighborhoods, routes, and passes from the enemy. Join Historian Todd Braisted as he explores …
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