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”
WWI Feature Film Series: “Wings” (1927)
Flying aces in aerial battle scenes, romance, Clara Bow, and a young Gary Cooper! On Friday, Nov. 3, at 7 pm, the Museum is pleased to wrap up its a WWI-themed film series with the Academy Award-winning silent film, "Wings," starring Clara Bow and Charles "Buddy" Rogers, and featuring in his first major motion picture a young … Continue reading WWI Feature Film Series: “Wings” (1927)
WWI Centennial Talk: Howard Bartholf, “Camp Merritt, An American Portal to the Great War”
As part of the Museum's World War I Centennial Lecture Series, on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 4 pm, historian and author Howard Bartholf will discuss the topic, "Camp Merritt, An American Portal to the Great War." Click here to reserve your spot for this lecture. Every day, thousands of cars circumnavigate the traffic circle on … Continue reading WWI Centennial Talk: Howard Bartholf, “Camp Merritt, An American Portal to the Great War”
Black Maria Film Festival Series: “The Land Beneath Our Feet”
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 pm, the Museum is proud to welcome back Hudson County's own Black Maria Film Festival for the second of a four-part monthly series of award-winning hour-long documentaries. Program 2 features “The Land Beneath Our Feet,” by Sarita Siegel and Gregg Mittman. When the earliest known surviving motion picture record … Continue reading Black Maria Film Festival Series: “The Land Beneath Our Feet”
“On the Waterfront” Bus Tour with Lenny Luizzi
Sorry, this tour is sold out. Let us know if you'd like us to schedule another "On the Waterfront" tour in the future. For a truly Hoboken experience, join us on Saturday, Nov. 4, 1 - 4 pm, for the "On the Waterfront" bus tour. Led by Hoboken native and film industry pro Lenny Luizzi, the … Continue reading “On the Waterfront” Bus Tour with Lenny Luizzi
Learn Watercolors with Frank Hanavan, Nov. 11
On Saturday, Nov. 11, 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, Nov. 11
Superstorm Sandy Anniversary Event
The City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Historical Museum invite residents and visitors to an open-house event to come together as a community to reflect on Superstorm Sandy and the 5-year anniversary. The event will take place on Sunday, October 29th from 2pm to 5pm at the Hoboken Historical Museum, located at 1301 Hudson Street. Residents and … Continue reading Superstorm Sandy Anniversary Event
WWI Centennial Talk: “Who Was Major General David C. Shanks?” by Hoboken Museum Director Robert Foster
As part of the Museum's World War I Centennial Lecture Series, on Sunday, Nov. 19, at 4 pm, Hoboken Museum Director Bob Foster will answer the question, "Who Was Major General David C. Shanks?" Click here to reserve your spot for this lecture. Shanks was appointed Commander of the Port of Embarkation in Hoboken in … Continue reading WWI Centennial Talk: “Who Was Major General David C. Shanks?” by Hoboken Museum Director Robert Foster
WWI Centennial Talk: “Jungle of Weeds” to War: Fort Monmouth, by professor Melissa Ziobro
As part of the Museum's World War I Centennial Lecture Series, on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 4 pm, Monmouth University Professor Melissa Ziobro will share the fascinating history of Fort Monmouth, which went from a "Jungle of Weeds" to war readiness in a matter of a few months, and then contributed to significant advances in … Continue reading WWI Centennial Talk: “Jungle of Weeds” to War: Fort Monmouth, by professor Melissa Ziobro