WWI Centennial Talk: Elaine Weiss, “NJ Farmerettes”
As part of the Museum's World War I Centennial Lecture Series, on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 4 pm, historian and author Elaine Weiss will discuss the topic, "The Patriot Farmerette: Woman's Land Army in New Jersey." Inspired by the women of Great Britain, who organized as the “Land Lassies,” the Woman’s Land Army of America … Continue reading WWI Centennial Talk: Elaine Weiss, “NJ Farmerettes”
Kids Night at the Museum!
Kids Night at the Museum is a chance for kids ages 5 and up to leave their parents at home and have their own night of fun! Kids can spend the evening at the Hoboken Historical Museum and enjoy games, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, dinner, and more! The Museum will host Kids Night … Continue reading Kids Night at the Museum!
Kids Night at the Museum – Mar. 23
Kids Night at the Museum is a chance for kids ages 5 and up to leave their parents at home and have their own night of fun! Kids can spend the evening at the Hoboken Historical Museum and enjoy games, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, dinner, and more! The Museum will host Kids Night … Continue reading Kids Night at the Museum – Mar. 23
Kids Night at the Museum – April 27
Kids Night at the Museum is a chance for kids ages 5 and up to leave their parents at home and have their own night of fun! Kids can spend the evening at the Hoboken Historical Museum and enjoy games, arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt, dinner, and more! The Museum will host Kids Night … Continue reading Kids Night at the Museum – April 27
Learn Pastels with Bill Curran
On Saturday, Sept. 30, join artist and Museum Associate Bill Curran for the fourth in a series of art lessons using flowers as subject matter. Classes will take place from 2 - 4 pm in the walkway by the Museum entrance, and cost $15 for children, $25 for adults, including all art supplies and one-on-one … Continue reading Learn Pastels with Bill Curran
Educators Open House at the Museum
On Wednesday, October 4, from 3:30 to 6 pm, local educators and administrators who work with students of all ages are invited to explore how the Hoboken Historical Museum’s ongoing education programs and new exhibit "World War I Centennial, 1917-2017: Heaven, Hell or Hoboken" can connect with their curriculum. Enjoy an afternoon of refreshments, Museum … Continue reading Educators Open House at the Museum
Learn Watercolors with Frank Hanavan
On Saturday, Oct. 7, join artist Frank Hanavan, whose work is on view now in the Upper Gallery, for an art lesson in using watercolors, inspired by his recent artwork. Classes will take place from 2 - 4 pm in the walkway by the Museum entrance, and cost $15 for children, $25 for adults, including … Continue reading Learn Watercolors with Frank Hanavan
Learn Watercolors with Frank Hanavan, 2nd session
On Saturday, Oct. 14, join artist Frank Hanavan, whose work is on view now in the Upper Gallery, for an art lesson in using watercolors, inspired by his recent artwork. Classes will take place from 2 - 4 pm in the walkway by the Museum entrance, and cost $15 for children, $25 for adults, including … Continue reading Learn Watercolors with Frank Hanavan, 2nd session
Living History Day
Visit the Hoboken Historical Museum and meet living historians reenacting America’s past during World War I. Explore the Museum, meet a WWI doughboy reenactor, handle historic military equipment, and make WWI-related crafts. Free. Donations appreciated.
WWI Feature Film Series: “The Big Parade”
On Friday, Sept. 15, at 7 pm, the Museum is pleased to continue its a WWI-themed film series with King Vidor's "The Big Parade" (1925), starring John Gilbert and Renée Adorée. Unlike most war films released shortly after the Great War, "The Big Parade" was a great success, and is now considered a classic. The film follows … Continue reading WWI Feature Film Series: “The Big Parade”