6th Annual Pet Parade October 4, 2009 Hoboken pet owners unite! The city’s four-footed friends will get a chance to strut their stuff in October, so start working on your pet’s costume. The 6th Annual Hoboken Historical Museum Pet Parade will take place Sunday, October 4, starting at 1 p.m. Family pets of all kinds … Continue reading 20091004 pet parade →

On the Waterfront: Hoboken 1989 – 2009, Referendum Victories Pave Way for Hoboken’s Public Waterfront Park October 11, 2009 In July 1990, the voters of Hoboken rejected a massive development proposal for Hoboken’s south waterfront proposed by the City and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. This referendum victory led the Fund … Continue reading 20091011 on waterfront →

3rd Annual Heirloom Garlic Festival Recalls “Old Country” Flavors October 18, 2009 They’re back! Dozens of garlic varieties—cultivated for their distinctive taste by generations of gardeners—will again be available for tasting in the walkway outside of the Museum’s front door on Sunday, October 18, from 1 – 5 p.m.

Annual Hoboken House Tour October 25, 2009 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 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., around eight to 10 generous … Continue reading 20091025 house tour →

On the Irish Waterfront: The Crusader, the Movie, and the Soul of the Port of New York Book Talk November 1, 2009 As one of the world’s busiest harbors in the first half of the 20th century, the Port of New York, including Hoboken’s waterfront, attracted gangsters, politicians and union leaders, each fighting for a … Continue reading 20091101 irish waterfront →

Elizabeth Street Book Signing November 11, 2009 All are invited to a reading and book signing by the Hoboken-based author Laurie Fabiano on November 11 at 7:30 p.m., at the Hoboken Historical Museum. The event is free, and copies of the book will be available for purchase.

We Were Downtown, Recollections of Marie Totaro Chapbook Release Event November 15, 2009 Marie Totaro, legendary Hoboken baker and past (and perhaps future) chairwoman of the Feast of St. Ann, spoke with Hoboken Oral History Project volunteer interviewer Pat Samperi at length last year. As could be expected, Marie offered detailed histories of her former … Continue reading 20091115 totaro chapbook →

Winter Holiday Family Concert with Dave Lambert & Howard Olah-Reiken December 6, 2009 In what has become a beloved Hoboken tradition, Dave Lambert and Howard Olah-Reiken will return to the Museum on Sunday afternoon, December 6, at 3 p.m., for a festive, family-friendly concert of holiday and winter-themed music. The singers encourage the audience to … Continue reading 20091206 concert →

Holiday Craft Fair December 12/13/19/20, 2009 For gifts with a personal, hand-crafted touch, drop by the Museum’s Holiday Crafts Fair between noon and 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, December 12, 13, 19 and 20, at 1301 Hudson St. Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling jewelry, candles, handbags and more.

Christmas Caroling with St. Dominic’s Women’s Choir December 15, 2009 Last year the Museum welcomed a group of Christmas carolers from the St. Dominic Academy Women’s Choir, who set off on a winding path from the Museum’s entrance at the Shipyard to spread holiday cheer throughout the neighborhood. This year, the Museum welcomes them back … Continue reading 20091215 caroling →