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Talk: “History of West New York from Prehistoric Times to 1840,” by Patrick Cullen
In the Hoboken Museum's ongoing tour of county history as part of the "Greetings from Hudson County" postcard exhibition, we welcome historian Patrick Cullen to speak about the history of … Continue reading Talk: “History of West New York from Prehistoric Times to 1840,” by Patrick Cullen
Talk: “Paul Robeson: A Life of Activism and Art”
Celebrate Black History month by learning about the remarkable life of New Jersey native Paul Robeson. Visit the Hoboken Museum on Sunday, Feb. 9, at 4 pm, for a multi-media … Continue reading Talk: “Paul Robeson: A Life of Activism and Art”
Talk: “Hoboken is Burning: Gentrification, Arson, and Displacement in the 1970s,” by Dylan Gottlieb
Hoboken is not the only city to struggle with gentrification, but the fires that plagued the city in the 1970s and 80s displaced thousands of people, killed dozens and scarred … Continue reading Talk: “Hoboken is Burning: Gentrification, Arson, and Displacement in the 1970s,” by Dylan Gottlieb
Special screening of “Delivered Vacant”
For the first time since the 2017 exhibition of Michael Flanagan's photographs, "Hoboken People & Places, 1976-1994," the Hoboken Museum is pleased to screen filmmaker Nora Jacobson's award-winning documentary, "Delivered … Continue reading Special screening of “Delivered Vacant”
2020 Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival Premiere; Tickets on sale now!
The jury of the 39th Annual Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival has made their selections for 2020 and 11 of this year's award-winning short films will be screened at … Continue reading 2020 Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival Premiere; Tickets on sale now!
Book discussion: “The Untold Life of Peter Lee,” by Holly Metz
A local book group will host its next meeting at the Hoboken Historical Museum on Monday, Feb. 24 at 7:15 pm for a discussion of "The Untold Life of Peter … Continue reading Book discussion: “The Untold Life of Peter Lee,” by Holly Metz
Talk: “Women’s Suffrage, 1920: New Jersey Women Regain the Right to Vote,” by Carmela A. Karnoutsos
The Hoboken Museum is joining in the commemoration of the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, passed in 1920, which granted women nationwide the right to vote. A lecture series by … Continue reading Talk: “Women’s Suffrage, 1920: New Jersey Women Regain the Right to Vote,” by Carmela A. Karnoutsos
Art Exhibit Opening: “Hoboken: A Retrospective by Alex Morales”
The Museum's Upper Gallery space welcomes Uruguayan artist Alex Morales for a second exhibit of paintings of his beloved adopted home, Hoboken. All are invited to a free opening reception … Continue reading Art Exhibit Opening: “Hoboken: A Retrospective by Alex Morales”
Talk: “The Last Drop Was Bitter: The Hoboken Maxwell House Story” by Richard Wright and Bob Foster
For decades, the giant neon Maxwell House "Good to the Last Drop" sign flashed its animated message to the New York City skyline. The factory supported thousands of Hoboken families … Continue reading Talk: “The Last Drop Was Bitter: The Hoboken Maxwell House Story” by Richard Wright and Bob Foster
Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Series, Joel Katz’s “No. 1 Bus Chronicles”
On Thursday, July 23, at 6:00 pm, the Hoboken Museum is pleased to host the second online installment of the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival 2020 Hudson County tour … Continue reading Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Series, Joel Katz’s “No. 1 Bus Chronicles”