From Parlor to Attic at Durand-Hedden - Explore Maplewood's Historic House Museum

From Parlor to Attic – an informal afternoon dedicated to the history Durand-Hedden Learn more about Maplewood’s historic house museum Have you ever wondered how Durand-Hedden House became Maplewood’s historic house museum? When it was built? Who lived there? Join us on Sunday, October 29, from 1pm to 4pm for an informal afternoon of exploring Durand-Hedden’s nooks, crannies, and collections. Find answers to these questions and others such as: • Did famous artist Asher B. Durand have anything to do with the house? • What were the rooms used for? • How did that implement work? • Was the house restored and, if so, how did it look before? • Who runs Durand-Hedden and can I be a part of it? [Note: The lecture "Radium Girls, Madhatters and the Asbestos Hotel" has been postponed and will be rescheduled.] Exhibit on Maplewood Be sure to also see the fascinating exhibit on the history of the College Hill neighborhood From Farm to Suburb: The Birth of College Hill which will close Oct. 30. Country Shopping Check out our Country Store’s historic-themed treasures: early American games, books, and toys; facsimile documents; quill pens and ink; historic cookbooks; cookie molds; tin lanterns; and reproductive decorative items and ceramics. You’ll also discover the hard-to-find original Doors of Maplewood poster, Smile: A Pictorial History of Olympic Park 1887-1965, and the new acid-free reproduction of the charming 1931 Map of Maplewood. About Durand-Hedden House and Garden Durand-Hedden House is dedicated to telling the history of the development of Maplewood and the surrounding area in new and engaging ways. It is located in Grasmere Park at 523 Ridgewood Road in Maplewood. For more information or to arrange group tours call 973-763-7712. You can also visit our website at durandhedden.org and find us on Facebook and Twitter.