Discover the true story of Maria Pepe, an eleven-year-old girl who changed the course of Little League history. Maria Pepe loved baseball. When Little League formed in her hometown in 1972, she was eager to prove herself as a competitor. There was only one problem: Little League was not open to girl players. This didn’t … Continue reading The Girl Who Changed Little League: A Conversation with Maria Pepe →

The Hoboken Historical Museum, Thomas Edison Film Festival and Our Tern present Wings of Hope: an Earth Day Celebration with Jeff Train!  Celebrate grassroots environmental activism through the power of film and art as the Terns on Parade Upper Gallery exhibit draws to a close. The program will include: 🍷 a wine reception at 6:30 … Continue reading Wings of Hope: an Earth Day Celebration with Jeff Train →

Please join us virtually on Friday, May 1st at 7PM when Bill Curran sits down with Wendy Wilson for a special Artist Talk! This online program will be broadcast on YouTube and Facebook. Bill will be discussing the new Upper Gallery exhibit, “Blooming Hoboken: New Paintings by Bill Curran,” which opens on Saturday, May 2nd … Continue reading Artist Talk with Bill Curran →

The classic 1954 film On the Waterfront was not just set in Hoboken—it was deeply shaped by its people and places. Lenny Luizzi offers a unique perspective on its production, sharing stories about the real-life longshoremen, local extras, and the impact of filming on the city. This discussion will examine how On the Waterfront immortalized … Continue reading On the Waterfront Talk with Lenny Luizzi →

Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with a creative, hands-on evening at the Hoboken Historical Museum!  Join Atacama Clay Studio for a guided workshop where participants will craft their own ceramic clay fortune cookies, inspired by traditional forms and contemporary ceramic art. In this relaxed and welcoming session, guests will learn basic hand-building techniques while shaping their … Continue reading Clay Fortune Cookie Workshop →