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Durand-Hedden News


Congratulations to Matters Magazine
We thank Matters Magazine for letting our community know about our programming, and we congratulate them on their 35 years!
Mar 23


Honoring Juneteenth
The celebration honoring Juneteenth co-hosted by the Durand-Hedden House and the SOMA Community Coalition on Race on the grounds of the ...
Jun 24, 2022


Exploring African American Foodways
Honoring Black history is important to the Durand-Hedden House, and over the years we have had many programs on important African...
Apr 21, 2022
A History of Slavery in New Jersey
Durand-Hedden and the South Orange-Maplewood Community Coalition on Race created an extensive exploration of the history of slavery in New...
May 6, 2020


Repainting the Durand-Hedden House
The Durand-Hedden House, which for many years was painted a salmon color, was repainted in 2014. Thanks to The Village Green and Mary...
Jul 22, 2014


Durand-Hedden Honors Arbor Day
Arborist Todd Lamm cared for the trees and grounds in Grasmere Park for many years after retiring as head of the Parks Department of...
May 15, 2014
Acquisition: A Folk-Art Portrait of Asher B. Durand
Generous donations enabled Durand-Hedden to purchase a wonderful addition to our collection in 2009 that honors Maplewood artist Asher B....
Feb 1, 2009
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