Play Ball 19th-Century Style June 18, 2011 One of Hoboken’s “100 Firsts” is hosting the first officially recorded, organized “base ball” 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 … Continue reading 20110618 Play ball →

New York Harbor, “Steam & Splendor” June 26, 2011 Frank Vopasek IV returns on Sunday, June 26, at 4 p.m. to give an overview of “New York Harbor: Memories from the Age of Steam.” From being the birthplace of commercial steam navigation through the end of business of the excursion steamers, New York Harbor has … Continue reading 20110626 steam splendor →

Final Tour of Macy’s Parade Studio July 14, 2011 All aboard for the last Macy’s Parade Studio tour! On Thursday, July 14, at 6 p.m., the Macy’s Parade Studio director has invited the Museum to bring 30 people for a guided tour of the facility before it moves to Moonachie. Since 1968, Macy’s talented parade … Continue reading 20110714 macy’s parade studio →

Immigrants in Hoboken: One-Way Ticket, Book Talk July 17, 2011 Hoboken was a sleepy village of about 2,600 people in 1850, a popular destination for landscape painters and day-trippers from Manhattan seeking a leafy refuge and stunning views. In just a decade, however, waves of European immigrants more than tripled the population to 9,662 in … Continue reading 20110717 Immigrants ticket →

9/11: Hoboken Remembers Wednesday, September 14, 2011, 7pm A moderated discussion presented by the “9/11: Hoboken Remembers” Organizing Committee, at All Saints Church. The event is supported by the Hoboken Historical Museum, Hoboken Public Library and All Saints Parish. Location: Trinity Church(All Saints), 700 Washington St. Free

Uptown Storytime at the Museum Thursday, September 22, 2011, 10am For children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St. $2 donation; HHM members free.

Hoboken’s Fall Arts and Music Festival Sunday, September 25, 11-6pm Hoboken’s Fall Arts and Music Festival, visit the Museum’s booth near United Decorating, 421 Washington St. Washington St. from Newark to 7th Street, Volunteers needed! Free

Opening reception for Unfolding Landscapes Sunday, September 25, 2-5pm Opening reception for Unfolding Landscapes: Books and Boxes by Barbara Mauriello, in the Upper Gallery of the Museum. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St. Free

Artist Talk by Barbara Mauriello Sunday, October 2, 2011, 4pm If you missed the opening on September 25 of the Upper Gallery exhibit, Unfolding Landscapes: Books and Boxes by Barbara Mauriello, stop by the Museum on Sunday, October 2, at 4 p.m., for a talk by the artist about her craft. “I got hooked on … Continue reading 20111002 Barbara Mauriello →

8th Annual Hoboken Pet Parade & Fair Sunday, October 2, 2011, 12pm The Museum’s 8th Annual Pet Parade and Fair will be bigger and better than ever this year, taking place on Sunday, October 2, from 12 - 4 p.m. The event moves uptown to Maxwell Place Park and Pier, between 11th and 12th Streets … Continue reading 20111002 Pet Parade →