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 …
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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