Hoboken Talks: Lenny Luizzi interviewed by Bob Foster

Join us Thursday, Jan. 20 at 7pm when Lenny Luizzi is interviewed by Museum Director Bob Foster. Lenny is a true Hoboken superstar. The city appointed him “Hoboken’s Official Historian.” He served as president of the Hoboken Historical Museum. He is retired, and has fascinating stories from his long career in film production, including his … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Lenny Luizzi interviewed by Bob Foster

Hoboken Talks: Ken Freedman interviewed by Irwin Chusid

Join us Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7pm when Ken Freedman is interviewed by Irwin Chusid. Freedman is a longtime Hoboken resident, and the Station Manager of WFMU, the longest running and most renowned freeform radio station in the United States. Under his guidance, WFMU became independent of Upsala College, WFMU's original owner. Freedman also developed … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Ken Freedman interviewed by Irwin Chusid

Book Release and Signing: McKevin Shaughnessy’s “The Hidden Faces of Hoboken”

We are thrilled to announce a book release event for "The Hidden Faces of Hoboken: A Finder's Guide to the Architectural Heads in Hoboken"  by photographer and graphic designer McKevin Shaughnessy. Hs says, "I've now lived most of my life here in Hoboken but only recently set about finding the truly astonishing number of architectural … Continue reading Book Release and Signing: McKevin Shaughnessy’s “The Hidden Faces of Hoboken”

“A Mile Square of Music: 1960 to 1970”: Museum to host virtual movie premiere

Join us online Sunday, Jan. 30 at 5pm for a virtual screening as we livestream the premiere of the documentary “A Mile Square of Music: 1960 to 1970." This virtual screening is presented by Mayor Ravi Bhalla, the City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Historical Museum.  Hoboken has a colorful musical past. Composer Stephen Foster … Continue reading “A Mile Square of Music: 1960 to 1970”: Museum to host virtual movie premiere

Hoboken Talks: John Cheney, master builder of parade floats, interviewed by Bob Foster

Join us at Hoboken Talks on Thursday, April 14 when John Cheney is interviewed by Museum Director Bob Foster. Did you know that the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade floats used to be built right here in Hoboken? John Cheney has been constructing major floats and the smaller clown cars and rocking animals for that parade … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: John Cheney, master builder of parade floats, interviewed by Bob Foster

Hoboken Talks: Senator Bernard Kenny interviewed by Mark Singleton

Join us Thursday, March 3 at 7pm when Senator Bernard Kenny is interviewed by Mark Singleton. Senator Bernard Kenny served as a state senator from 1993 – 2008, and majority leader of the senate from 2002 – 2008. He represented the 250,000 residents of New Jersey's 33rd Legislative District, which includes Hoboken, Union City, Weehawken, … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Senator Bernard Kenny interviewed by Mark Singleton