Black Maria Film Festival February 7, 2011 The Hoboken Historical Museum is proud once again to serve as one of the first host venues for New Jersey’s own Annual Black Maria Film and Video Festival, an international competition and award tour featuring cutting-edge works from independent film and video makers. Now in its 30th year, … Continue reading 20110207 Black Maria →

“The Lure of the City” March 20, 2011 Ask any 12 Hobokenites why Hoboken is endearing to them, and you’re likely to hear a dozen different answers. But what draws in the newcomer? Historian Randall Gabrielan suggests that history is a major part of Hoboken’s appeal. It’s arguably the most historic square mile in New … Continue reading 20110320 Lure City →

“Remembering the Twin Towers” March 27, 2011 On Sunday, March 27, at 4 p.m., the Open River program will bring in Rutgers University American Studies professor Angus Gillespie to discuss the World Trade Center towers and their role as a national symbol. In the 1990s, he was intrigued by the twin towers and their symbolic … Continue reading 20110327 Twin Towers →

Tootsie Tales from Candy Land Book Talk April 10, 2011 Rutgers professor Samira Kawash is writing a book about the origins and evolution of candy, and blogs about it at candyprofessor.com. Dr. Kawash visits the Museum on Sunday, April 10, at 4 p.m. to give a talk she’s calling “Tootsie Tales from Candy Land.” Her … Continue reading 20110410 Tootsie tales →

A Full Cup: Sir Thomas Lipton Book Talk April 23, 2011 Long before millionaire entrepreneurs Sir Richard Branson or Larry Ellison fascinated international audiences with their panache and sailing exploits, there was Sir Thomas Lipton, whose name graces the Tea Building at the north end of Washington St. Author Michael D’Antonio, whose book, A Full … Continue reading 20110423 Thomas Lipton →

Ferry History: “Two Sides of the River” May 8, 2011 New York harbor was once a ferryboat mecca, boasting numerous fleets of railroad, public, and privately owned vessels that carried millions of passengers and vehicles. For over a century, the ferry was the primary way to cross the mighty Hudson and other waters surrounding Manhattan … Continue reading 2011-05-08 Ferry history →

The 10th Annual Hoboken Baby Parade May 15, 2011 Spring heralds the return of a century-old community tradition, the Hoboken Baby Parade, in which Hoboken’s babies venture out in their finest attire, toddlers flaunt their cutest costumes, and parents create amazing mini-floats balanced atop carriages and wagons. The Parade begins at Sinatra Park—located at Fifth … Continue reading 20110515 Baby parade →

“The Legacy and Lessons of Ground Zero” May 22, 2011 While the nation still mourns the victims who died nearly 10 years ago in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, countless other people continue to suffer illnesses resulting from the collapse of two of the largest buildings on Earth. This lingering tragedy stems … Continue reading 20110522 Ground zero →

Secret Garden Tour June 5, 2011 Hoboken’s row homes hide lush, carefully tended green spaces that reflect the diverse interests of their inhabitants: Japanese Zen gardens, English cottage gardens and even a Moroccan courtyard. Indulge your curiosity and garden fantasies with the annual Hoboken tradition, the 14th Annual Secret Garden Tour, on Sunday, June 5, … Continue reading 20110605 Secret garden →

Sweet Family Fun Day June 12, 2011 Make history! Join us at the Museum for an afternoon of fun, history, and sweet celebrations, on Sunday, June 12, from 12 – 4 p.m. Special guests will demonstrate how to make some of the sweet treats featured in our current exhibit, Yum-Yum, Tootsie Rolls, and Chocolate Bunnies … Continue reading 20110612 Sweet family fun →