Durand-Hedden House & Garden

08/18/2026

Tuesday, August 25, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, at the Millburn Free Public Library.

Local author Anne Fernald will read from and discuss her new book "Her Own Voice: Eight Women Who Rewrote Life and Art." Books will be available for purchase and autographing. Link to register is attached.

Ms. Fernald will be a Durand-Hedden guest panelist for Women's History Month in March 2027.
https://millburnlibrary.libcal.com/event/16596520

07/02/2026

Juneteenth 2026 at Durand-Hedden was an amazing day of community, history, culture, and fun. Relive it all with these wonderful photos from photographer Claire Gianni Sinclair.

Special thanks to The Maplewood Foundation for generous funding of this community tradition.


https://www.durandhedden.org/post/juneteenth-2026-photos

07/02/2026

Bob Gula was a wonderful speaker at Durand-Hedden this past programming year. It is wonderful to see him featured here.

Congratulations to Bob Gula, who is featured on the cover of this month’s Millburn & Short Hills Magazine! Read about Bob’s incredible work preserving history and educating the public through Forgotten Victory Trail and other community organizations! This is a well-deserved tribute to an individual who has worked tirelessly on so many projects for the Semiquincentennial & beyond!

https://www.millburnandshorthills.com/posts/bob-gula%3A-rooted-in-the-revolution
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07/02/2026

We were proud to partner with the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race for this wonderful Juneteenth celebration. And we thank The Maplewood Foundation for its generous support.

06/11/2026

Come see amazing works by the Nubian Heritage Quilters, and meet the artists, on June 19 at Durand-Hedden. Sign up is free and easy.

Durand-Hedden and the SOMA Coalition on Race are pleased to announce that the Nubian Heritage Quilters will be featured at our Juneteenth celebration on Friday, June 19. Visitors can stop by, admire their stunning work, and talk to the quilters themselves.

06/11/2026

The Honorable Garnet R. Thornton Hall announced as 2026 Juneteenth keynote speaker. Get your free tickets at DurandHedden.org. Donations accepted. https://www.durandhedden.org/post/garnet-hall-2026-juneteenth-keynote

Durand-Hedden and the SOMA Community Coalition on Race invites you to celebrate Juneteenth at Durand-Hedden on Friday, June 19, from 12 pm to 4 pm.

05/15/2026

This Sunday, May 17, at Durand-Hedden: "How do you know it’s real?" with expert Stuart Lutz. Free tickets available now at DurandHedden.org. https://mailchi.mp/durandhedden.org/openhearth2026-5771629

05/07/2026

How do you know it’s real? Historic document expert Stuart Lutz at Durand-Hedden on Sunday, May 17. Free tickets available now. https://mailchi.mp/durandhedden.org/openhearth2026-5771222

05/05/2026

We thank Maplewood - Division of Arts & Culture for getting the word out about this upcoming event.

"How do you know it's real?" A talk with document expert Stuart Lutz Learn about the art and science of authenticating historic documents at Durand-Hedden on Sunday, May 17, from 1:30 pm to 3 pm. The House and Country Store will be open from 1 pm to 4 pm. Join Durand-Hedden as noted hi