"You couldn't invent Millicent Fenwick....She was unique. The best writers of fiction might have struggled to make her believable but they would have failed," according to former New Jersey Governor Thomas H. Kean. Author Amy Schapiro has written the first biography of Millicent Fenwick, the popular and colorful New Jersey congresswoman, and she will participate … Continue reading Book discussion with Amy Schapiro on “Millicent Fenwick: Her Way” →

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, #3 – Millicent Fenwick: Her Way →

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, #4 – The Mysterious Death of Mary Rogers →

In the summer of 1841, Mary Rogers disappeared without a trace from her New York City boarding house. Three days later, her body, badly bruised and waterlogged, was found floating in the shallow waters of the Hudson River just a few feet from the Jersey shore. Her story, parlayed into a long celebrated unsolved mystery, … Continue reading Book discussion with Amy Gilman Srebnick on “The Mysterious Death of Mary Rogers” →

On Thursday, October 22, 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 including lively discussions with filmmakers, hosted by festival director Jane Steuerwald. This month's “Meet the Filmmakers,” presents Tiffany Shlain in conversation with Jane Steuerwald, interspersed with screenings … Continue reading “Meet the Filmmaker,” Tiffany Shlain in Black Maria Film Series virtual tour →

On Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 pm, the Hoboken Museum is pleased to host a special "Good Trouble" installment of "Meet the Filmmakers," a curated program of award-winning films on the theme of civic activism, including a lively discussion with the poet Cortney Lamar Charleston, of Jersey City, NJ, whose work inspired one of the … Continue reading Good Trouble – A “Meet the Filmmakers” Potluck and Get Out the Vote evening →

Japanese artist Mika Endo's ethereal paintings of Hoboken scenes, "Pen and Brush Works by Mika Endo," will open in the Museum's Upper Gallery with a reception from 2 - 5 pm on November 8. The exhibition will remain on view through December 23. The exhibit may be visited in person, as long as visitors wear … Continue reading Art Exhibit Opening: “Pen & Brush Works by Mika Endo” →

All are invited to stop by the Hoboken Historical Museum on Sunday, Nov. 8, from 12 - 5 pm to view the works of three talented Hoboken artists, Bill Curran, Mary Ann Farley and Andrea Kroenig, in the walkway by the Museum's entrance. The Hoboken Art Walk is a self-guided tour of more than 35 … Continue reading Hoboken Art Walk – Four artists’ work on view! →

The fifth talk in the Hoboken Historical Museum's #NJWomenMakeHistory series will take place Sunday, Nov. 15, at 4 pm, featuring the series organizer Eileen Lynch, Hoboken Museum's program, membership and development manager,  talking about Hoboken philanthropist Martha Stevens and her daughter Caroline Stevens Wittpenn. (details and registration link below) #NJWomenMakeHistory is an eight-part lecture series … Continue reading Lecture Series: NJ Women Make History, #5 – Martha and Caroline Stevens →