Tunnel Talk Steven Hart, “The Last Three Miles” June 24, 2012 Award-winning journalist Steven Hart visits the Museum on Sunday, Jun. 24, at 4 p.m., to share some of the juicy details from his acclaimed book The Last Three Miles: Politics, Murder, and the Construction of America’s First Superhighway (The New Press, 2007). The book … Continue reading 20120624 – Tunnel Talk: Steven Hart →

  Annual Spring Gala: Elysian Fields Escapade, A Victorian Romp! Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 7 pm - midnight Location: Hoboken Elks Club, 1005 Washington St. Trust the group that brought you the Masked Balls, the Hoboken Hoedown, and last year's My Way Gala to plan the best party of the year: Elysian Fields Escapade!. … Continue reading 20160514-Elysian Fields Gala →

Heirloom Tomato-Tasting Festival August 26, 2012 • 1-5pm Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240 Savor the best flavors of traditional tomatoes in nearly every color of the rainbow. Trucked in Jersey-fresh from Wantage, NJ, by farmers Rich and Sue Sisti, who bring other fresh produce for sale as well. Free

Uptown Storytime at the Museum September 6, 2012 • 10am Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240 Librarian Penny Metsch shares stories with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers. Suggested donation: $2; HHM members free

Uptown Storytime at the Museum September 20, 2012 • 10am Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240 Librarian Penny Metsch shares stories with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers. Suggested donation: $2; HHM members free

"I Belong" Talk: Social Geography of Meeting Places September 23, 2012 • 4pm Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240 Historian Christina A. Ziegler-McPherson, PhD, a contributing curator to the current exhibition, "I Belong: A History of Civic and Social Clubs in Hoboken," visits the Museum to discuss the social geography of meeting … Continue reading 20120923 – “I Belong” Talk: Geography of Social Clubs →

"Killing the Poormaster," by Holly Metz - Author Talk & Book Signing October 21, 2012 • 4pm Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240 Reflecting on a sensational, Depression-era murder trial, "Killing the Poormaster" chronicles the events that led up to—and followed—the death of Harry Barck, a poormaster who determined who would and … Continue reading 20121021 – Metz Book Talk →

Fall Family Fun Day October 21, 2012 • 11-3pm Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240 Education Curator Robin Westervelt is planning a fun-packed day of hands-on activities for kids and their parents in our fall annual celebration of families and the latest exhibit, "I Belong." More details to come. Sign up for … Continue reading 20121021 – Fall Family Fun Day →

{besps}stories/events/housetour|width=524|height=226{/besps}   Annual Hoboken House Tour October 28, 2012 • 10am-4pm Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240 Historic or mod, Hoboken’s homes have an individual style. See up to ten beautiful brownstones and condos in this annual rite of fall. The Annual Hoboken House Tour on Sunday, Oct. 28, will feature eight … Continue reading 20121028 – Annual HHM House Tour →

Book Talk: Jesse Jarnow, "Big Day Coming" December 9, 2012 • 6:30pm Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240 Freelance writer and WFMU deejay Jesse Jarnow visits the Museum on Saturday, Nov. 3, to discuss his recently published book, "Big Day Coming," on the indie music scene of the 1990s that fostered such … Continue reading 20121209 – Book Talk-Jarnow_Big Day →