Hoboken Talks: Lyle Hysen interviewed by Jack Silbert
Join us Thursday, Feb. 10 at 7pm when Lyle Hysen is interviewed by Jack Silbert. Lyle is a husband and proud dad here in Hoboken. He's the founder of Bank Robber Music, a 3rd party music licensing company that helps bands get placed in a variety of media – including film, TV, and advertising. In … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Lyle Hysen interviewed by Jack Silbert
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”
Hoboken Talks: Rosanna Lucignano interviewed by Mark Singleton
Join us Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7pm when Rosanna Lucignano is interviewed by Mark Singleton. Rosanna was born and raised in Hoboken, and currently lives in the same building her father bought for... well, if she chooses to, we'll let her share that number when she talks with Mark! After college, she went to work … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Rosanna Lucignano interviewed by Mark Singleton
“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
The 2022 Thomas Edison Film Festival
The Museum is once again excited and proud to host The Thomas Edison Film Festival (formerly The Black Maria Film Festival). Join us at the Museum Saturday, February 26th at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 and include refreshments. Seating is limited and pre-purchase is highly recommended. Masks are required. Purchase tickets here. This year's line … Continue reading The 2022 Thomas Edison Film Festival
Hoboken Talks: Stuart Chirichella interviewed by Bob Foster
Join us Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7pm when Stuart Chirichella is interviewed by Museum Director Bob Foster. Stuart was born and raised in Hoboken. He's worked at City Hall for 17 years and has lived in only 3 homes within a downtown "triangle." Stuart is the "best actor you've never heard of" and was recently … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Stuart Chirichella interviewed by Bob Foster
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
Hoboken Talks: Maggie Hinders, longtime resident and painter, interviewed by Bill Curran
Join us Thursday, March 10 at 7pm when Maggie Hinders is interviewed by the Museum's own Bill Curran. Maggie Hinders is a book designer, a painter and an utter delight. She’s lived in Hoboken for 37 years, which means, as she puts it, she “lived through the ‘Yuppies Invade My House at Dinnertime’ era.” She … Continue reading Hoboken Talks: Maggie Hinders, longtime resident and painter, interviewed by Bill Curran
Artist Talk with Liz Ndoye and Ibou Ndoye Friday, March 4 at 7 pm
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to host another online-only Artist Talk on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 7 pm, with Hoboken artists Liz Ndoye and Ibou Ndoye. Their show, "Adjacent", opens in the Upper Gallery Sunday, March 6, with a reception from 2 - 5 pm. Liz Ndoye's experience living amongst, and teaching Aboriginal … Continue reading Artist Talk with Liz Ndoye and Ibou Ndoye Friday, March 4 at 7 pm