Thomas Edison and World War I: More a Matter of Machines than Men Lecture January 25, 2009 Edison scholar Dr. Mary Ann Hellrigel visits the Hoboken Historical Museum on Sunday, Jan. 25, at 4 p.m., to cap off the Heaven, Hell or Hoboken exhibit with a talk on Edison and his New Jersey lab’s role … Continue reading 20090125 Thomas Edison →

Black Maria Film Festival February 9, 2009 The Hoboken Historical Museum is proud to once again bring to Hoboken New Jersey’s own Annual Black Maria Film and Video Festival, an international juried competition and award tour featuring cutting-edge works from independent film and video makers. Now in its 28th year, the festival will bring a … Continue reading 20090209 black maria →

Lincoln and the ‘Right to Rise’: Historian To Address Lincoln’s Legacy February 15, 2009 No U.S. president has inspired as much research and ink as Abraham Lincoln. His personal biography, his leadership during the nation’s most dangerous national conflict, his tragic assassination, his eloquent speeches and writing – any of these alone distinguish him as … Continue reading 20090215 lincoln right to rise →

Up and Down the River Speaker Series Opens with Mr. Ocean Liner, Bill Miller March 15, 2009 The river’s importance in Hoboken’s history will be brought to life through a series of talks by experts in maritime history and science and in other subjects, such as the Indian tribes who once lived here. Kicking off … Continue reading 20090315 ocean liner →

I’d Rather Lose A Clam Than A Customer Chapbook Release Event March 22, 2009 The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to announce the publication of a new oral history chapbook. On Sunday, March 22, at 4 p.m., we will release I’d Rather Lose A Clam Than A Customer: Recollections of Michael “Brother” Yaccarino with a … Continue reading 20090322 lose a clam →

“The Urban Ocean Observatory—Observations and Forecasting in the Hudson River” April 5, 2009 Prof. Alan Blumberg of Stevens Institute of Technology will regale visitors with the thrilling tale of his group’s assistance in the rescue and salvage of USAir flight 1549, which landed on the Hudson just north of Hoboken on January 15.

The Great Hoboken Auction April 25, 2009 The hottest ticket this spring is the annual Great Hoboken Auction to benefit the Hoboken Historical Museum, Saturday, April 25. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. in the big tent in Shipyard Park. The entire community is invited for an evening of affordable fun, good food, and unique shopping. … Continue reading 20090425 auction →

8th Annual Hoboken Baby Parade May 17, 2009 Spring is in the air, and it’s time again for Hoboken’s babies to venture out in their finest attire, toddlers to flaunt their cutest costumes, and parents to create wondrous inventions balanced atop their carriages and wagons. The Parade begins at Sinatra Park—located at Fifth Street and … Continue reading 20090517 baby parade →

Up & Down the River: A Sailing History of Hoboken May 17, 2009 Did you know the America’s Cup yacht race has Hoboken roots? In 1851, an intrepid team from the New York Yacht Club, then based in Hoboken and led by two sons of Hoboken founder Colonel John Stevens, John Cox and Edwin, brought … Continue reading 20090517 sailing history →