250th Lecture Series
Events
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Lecture by Sam Reckford – From Nieuw Amsterdam to the Gilded Age: The Stevens Legacy
Genealogist and historian Sam Reckford, a descendant of the Stevens family, will delve into the family’s profound impact on Hoboken. From Colonel John Stevens’ role in the American Revolution to the founding of Stevens Institute of Technology, the Stevens family helped shape the city’s development and pioneered advancements in steam transportation. Reckford will highlight their … Continue reading Lecture by Sam Reckford – From Nieuw Amsterdam to the Gilded Age: The Stevens Legacy
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Lecture by Dr. Lindsey R. Swindall – African Americans During the Revolutionary Era
Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, NJ, United StatesHow did the American Revolution impact people of African descent, and in what ways did they shape the movement for independence? Join us as Dr. Lindsey R. Swindall explores the complex legacy of the Revolutionary era, with a special focus on the individual contributions of African Americans in New Jersey.
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Fagan of Hoboken & The Horseshoe – a Talk with Nicholas Fagan Dealy
Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson St., Hoboken, NJ, United StatesHow did the American Revolution impact people of African descent, and in what ways did they shape the movement for independence? Join us as Dr. Lindsey R. Swindall explores the complex legacy of the Revolutionary era, with a special focus on the individual contributions of African Americans in New Jersey.