The Pigeon Guys: Recollections of Vinnie Torre and Lynne Earing Chapbook Release Event March 14, 2010 Join us at the Museum for a free event, during which copies of the chapbook will be distributed, refreshments served, and stories told about Hoboken’s pigeon flyers—past and present. Vinnie Torre has been racing pigeons since the mid-1950s, when … Continue reading 20100314 pigeon guys →

Viewing the Past Through a Different Lens: The Mannahatta Project March 21, 2010 Imagine a lush landscape of rolling hills, salt marshes, and beaches, crisscrossed by streams and brooks that feed freshwater ponds. The island that Henry Hudson spied on the east side of the river housed an incredibly diverse ecosystem, according to Dr. Eric … Continue reading 20100321 manahatta project →

9th Annual Hoboken Baby Parade May 16, 2010 Spring heralds the return of a favorite community tradition, the Hoboken Baby Parade, where Hoboken’s babies venture out in their finest attire, toddlers flaunt their cutest costumes, and parents create wondrous inventions balanced atop their carriages and wagons. Join us on Sunday, May 16, at 1 p.m. … Continue reading 20100515 baby parade →

Urban Image Presents ‘Mixed Bag,’ a Showcase of Films, Videos by NJCU Students, Alumni June 4, 2010 The Urban Image Showcase returns to Hoboken with “Mixed Bag,” a collection of short films and video works by New Jersey City University students and alumni, and curated by Professor Jane Steuerwald. “Mixed Bag” represents an eclectic mix … Continue reading 20100604 mixed bag →

13th Annual Secret Garden Tour June 6, 2010 Ever wonder how other homeowners manage to cultivate anything besides ivy in this urban setting? Indulge your curiosity and garden fantasies with the annual Hoboken tradition, the 13th Annual Secret Garden Tour, on Sunday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Secret Garden Tour includes … Continue reading 20100606 secret garden →

Relive History at Re-Creation of a 19th-Century Baseball Game June 19, 2010 One of Hoboken’s “100 Firsts” is hosting the first officially recorded, organized baseball 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 … Continue reading 20100619 baseball →

Heirloom Tomato-Tasting Festival August 29, 2010 Come see why New Jersey is called the Garden State at the Museum’s 9th Annual Heirloom Tomato-Tasting Festival on Sunday, August 29, from 1 – 5 p.m. in the breezeway outside the Museum’s entrance. Taste and select your favorite from among over a dozen varieties of heirloom tomatoes grown … Continue reading 20100829 heirloom tomatoes →

7th Annual Pet Parade October 10, 2010 October is the perfect month for a stroll on the waterfront, and the Museum’s Annual Hoboken Pet Parade is back for its seventh year, on Sunday, October 10, starting at 1 p.m. This year, the Parade moves to the northern waterfront, along the walkway and pier by Maxwell … Continue reading 20101010 pet parade →

Heirloom Garlic-Tasting Festival October 17, 2010 Come sample heirloom varieties of garlic from New Jersey farms at the 4th Annual Heirloom Tomato-Tasting Festival on Sunday, October 17, from 1 – 5 p.m. in the breezeway outside the Museum’s entrance. Taste and select your favorite from dozens of heirloom garlic varieties brought in by farmers Rich … Continue reading 20101017 garlic festival →

Annual Hoboken House Tour October 24, 2010 The variety of homes in our city means that every year there’s a new crop of homes sure to surprise and delight even the die-hard tour goers on the Annual Hoboken House Tour. On Sunday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., around eight to ten generous … Continue reading 20101024 house tour →