Join the Montclair History Center and New Jersey Historical Commission on April 18th for the dedication and unveiling of a New Jersey Black Heritage Trail marker honoring the Montclair YWCA for Black women and girls. Founded in 1912, the Montclair YWCA was a cornerstone of the community, providing leadership development, educational opportunities, recreation, and safe housing for generations of women in Montclair. Celebrate and uplift the enduring legacy of Montclair’s YWCA with us as we commemorate this important chapter in our shared history. RSVP online here. Dedication & Remarks at 11 am Museum Tours Celebrating Black History from 12 to 3 pm Screening of the documentary A Place to Become: Montclair through the Eyes of the Glenridge Avenue YWCA Women (1920-1965) at 1 pm
We shares stories of Montclair’s diverse and complex history through research, education, and programs. We connect the past with who we are today.
