Secret Gardens Author Talk: “Butterfly Gardening” by Jane Hurwitz
In conjunction with Sunday’s Secret Gardens Tour, Little City Books is hosting a talk and book signing by noted butterfly expert, Jane Hurwitz, whose latest book is “Butterfly Gardening.” The talk is Thursday, May 30, at 7 pm, at Little City Books, 100 Bloomfield St., and admission is free. Bonus: Plant Swap! Bring a plant … Continue reading Secret Gardens Author Talk: “Butterfly Gardening” by Jane Hurwitz
Spring Family Fun Day
The Hoboken Museum's free Spring Family Fun Day is Sunday, June 23, from 12 - 4 pm. Filled with hands-on activities that stretch the imagination and encourage creativity, the afternoon offers DIY crafts and games designed to engage the whole family in a shared activity. At 2 and 3 pm, an entertainer will play family-friendly … Continue reading Spring Family Fun Day
173rd Anniversary of Hoboken Baseball Game
One of Hoboken’s “100 Firsts” is hosting the first officially recorded, organized baseball game played under Alexander Joy Cartwright Jr.’s rules, on June 19, 1846. According to historical records, the New York Nine defeated Cartwright’s Knickerbockers, 23 to 1, in four innings at Hoboken’s Elysian Fields, which were located near the Hudson River, at about … Continue reading 173rd Anniversary of Hoboken Baseball Game
Kids Art Project: “H is for Hoboken”
Do you know a child who loves to draw and paint? Children ages 5 to 18 are invited to participate in an art project for our next book publication, "H is for Hoboken." Artist and Museum Associate Bill Curran will assist children with creating illustrations that represent Hoboken from A to Z. The first session … Continue reading Kids Art Project: “H is for Hoboken”
Hoboken House Tour
Historic or mod, Hoboken's homes have an individual style. See 9 beautiful brownstones and condos, plus several intriguing points of interest, including a professional sign design studio, a furniture shop, and a spacious new indoor game center, in this annual rite of fall. The 33rd Annual Hoboken House Tour on Sunday, October 20, will feature … Continue reading Hoboken House Tour
“On the Waterfront” Bus Tour with Lenny Luizzi, June 9, 1 pm
For a truly Hoboken experience, join us on Sunday, June 9, 1 - 4 pm, for the "On the Waterfront" bus tour. Led by Hoboken native and film industry pro Lenny Luizzi, the tour will highlight the large role Hoboken played in this iconic American film, which earned 8 Academy Awards. The bus will depart … Continue reading “On the Waterfront” Bus Tour with Lenny Luizzi, June 9, 1 pm
Historic Walking Tour: Downtown Hoboken with Bob Foster
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to announce a new series of architect- and archivist-led historical walking tours, as part of its “Greetings from Hudson County: A Postcard History Then and Now” exhibition. Co-organized with the Hoboken Historic Preservation Commission in celebration of National Preservation Month (May), the tours will provide an overview of Hoboken’s … Continue reading Historic Walking Tour: Downtown Hoboken with Bob Foster
Historic Walking Tour: Uptown Hoboken #2 with Bob Foster
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to announce a new series of expert-led historical walking tours, as part of our “Greetings from Hudson County: A Postcard History Then and Now” exhibition. Co-organized with the Hoboken Historic Preservation Commission in celebration of National Preservation Month (May), the tours will provide an overview of Hoboken’s historic churches … Continue reading Historic Walking Tour: Uptown Hoboken #2 with Bob Foster
Historic Walking Tour: Stevens Campus #1 with Leah Loscutoff
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to announce a new series of architect- and archivist-led historical walking tours, as part of its “Greetings from Hudson County: A Postcard History Then and Now” exhibition. Co-organized with the Hoboken Historic Preservation Commission in celebration of National Preservation Month (May), the tours will provide an overview of Hoboken’s … Continue reading Historic Walking Tour: Stevens Campus #1 with Leah Loscutoff
Opening reception: “Under the Stars: New Paperworks by Hiro Takeshita”
Hiro Takeshita wields an exacto knife with more finesse than many painters with brushes and oils. He creates dazzling works of art with layers of precisely cut paper in saturated hues. The resulting works of art appear to be painted, but they're all executed in kiri-e or kirigami, or the traditional Japanese art of cut … Continue reading Opening reception: “Under the Stars: New Paperworks by Hiro Takeshita”