Black Maria Film Series, Program 3

The Museum is pleased to host a series of screenings of Black Maria Film Festival award-winning films, presented by Festival director Jane Steuerwald.  On Wednesday, May 1, at 7 pm,  we are pleased to present four Stellar Award-winning films from the Festival’s 2019 collection, featuring “Woody’s Order!” by Seth Kramer, written and performed by Ann … Continue reading Black Maria Film Series, Program 3

Black Maria Film Series, Program 4 – Pride Month

The Museum is pleased to host a series of screenings of Black Maria Film Festival award-winning films, presented by Festival director Jane Steuerwald.  On Wednesday, June 5, at 7 pm,  we are pleased to present with a screening of selected shorts, on the month's theme, LGBTQ Pride. The program features narrative, animation, and award-winning documentaries … Continue reading Black Maria Film Series, Program 4 – Pride Month

Opening reception: “Hoboken from Above,” Photographs by Greg Miller

Greg  Miller has been an avid photographer since his early days as a reporter for the Bergen Record, when he calculates he shot upwards of 3,500 photos each year on the job. Since then, he has spent 31 years in print publishing with Thomson Reuters, which moved his job from lower Manhattan to Hoboken in … Continue reading Opening reception: “Hoboken from Above,” Photographs by Greg Miller

Historic Walking Tour: Downtown Hoboken with Ana Sanchez

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 Ana Sanchez

Historic Walking Tour: Uptown Hoboken with Carrow Thibault

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: Uptown Hoboken with Carrow Thibault

Historic Walking Tour: Stevens Campus #3 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 #3 with Leah Loscutoff

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