Artist talk with Bill Curran: New Works (live on YouTube)
On Sunday, August 23, at 5 pm, join us for a one-on-one conversation with artist and Museum Associate Bill Curran, live on YouTube, hosted by Museum Director Bob Foster and Collections Manager Rand Hoppe. Bill will discuss his approach to painting and show some recent paintings of Hoboken. Viewers can submit questions and comments during … Continue reading Artist talk with Bill Curran: New Works (live on YouTube)
“Every Object Tells A Story, IV” Live on YouTube
Join Museum Collections Manager Rand Hoppe and Executive Director Bob Foster on YouTube as they take a tour through some of the intriguing artifacts from our collections. Vintage photos, a neon sign, beer bottles, a brief tour of our collections website, and more have been featured, and the possibilities are endless! Viewers of the live … Continue reading “Every Object Tells A Story, IV” Live on YouTube
“Hoboken Trivia Night!” Live on YouTube
Have you had just about enough of sitting at home on a Tuesday Night? Join the friendly folk at the Hoboken Historical Museum for an entertaining and not-really-brain-busting trivia night! Our second edition will be Tuesday, August 25, starting at 7:00 pm. The special theme will be "The Washington Street Game!" Just tune into our … Continue reading “Hoboken Trivia Night!” Live on YouTube
Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Series, “NJ Young Filmmakers Special”
On Thursday, September 3, at 6:30 pm, the Hoboken Museum is pleased to host the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival's NJ Young Filmmakers Virtual Back-to-School Special. The event will feature 26 award-winning films from the 2020 NJ Young Filmmakers Festival collection including animation, documentary, experimental and narrative selections. Stay tuned for more details. The … Continue reading Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Series, “NJ Young Filmmakers Special”
Lecture Series: NJ Women Make History, Part 1 – Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to present #NJWomenMakeHistory, an exciting eight-part lecture series focusing on New Jersey women who made their mark on history, as part of New Jersey’s celebration of the centennial of women’s right to vote. From groundbreaking photographer Dorothea Lange, to gender barrier-breaking baseball player Maria Pepe, both Hoboken natives, the … Continue reading Lecture Series: NJ Women Make History, Part 1 – Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits
Lecture Series: NJ Women Make History, Part 2 – Hetty Green: The Richest Woman in America
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to present #NJWomenMakeHistory, an exciting eight-part lecture series focusing on New Jersey women who made their mark on history, as part of New Jersey’s celebration of the centennial of women’s right to vote. From groundbreaking photographer Dorothea Lange, to gender barrier-breaking baseball player Maria Pepe, both Hoboken natives, the … Continue reading Lecture Series: NJ Women Make History, Part 2 – Hetty Green: The Richest Woman in America
NJWomenMakeHistory Book Club: Linda Gordon on “Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits”
Join our book club! In conjunction with our #NJWomenMakeHistory lecture series celebrating historic New Jersey women in this centennial year of American women's right to vote, four authors will follow their lectures with a book group discussion. Meet the biographers who have profiled four of these groundbreaking women from photographer Dorothea Lange and Hetty Green … Continue reading NJWomenMakeHistory Book Club: Linda Gordon on “Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits”
“It’s All About the Coffee” series with Richard Wright
Join coffee historian Richard Wright for talks on the history of coffee from bean to cup. This 5-part series will tell you everything you've always wanted to know about coffee but were afraid to ask. Learn about: 1. Taste Sensation - September 23 2. Brew to Perfection - September 30 3. Roast Right - October … Continue reading “It’s All About the Coffee” series with Richard Wright
Black Maria Film Series to screen “Maelstrom” with filmmaker Q&A
On Thursday, September 24, at 6:30 pm, the Hoboken Museum is pleased to host the latest installment of "Meet the Filmmakers," a specially curated program of award-winning films followed by lively discussions with filmmakers, hosted by festival director Jane Steuerwald. Program 3 of “Meet the Filmmakers,” presents “Maelstrom,” a 45-minute "found footage" documentary created through … Continue reading Black Maria Film Series to screen “Maelstrom” with filmmaker Q&A
Book discussion with Janet Wallach on “The Richest Woman in America: Hetty Green”
Join our book club! In conjunction with our #NJWomenMakeHistory lecture series celebrating historic New Jersey women in this centennial year of American women's right to vote, four authors will follow their lectures with a book group discussion. Meet the biographers who have profiled four of these groundbreaking women from photographer Dorothea Lange and Hetty Green … Continue reading Book discussion with Janet Wallach on “The Richest Woman in America: Hetty Green”