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 →

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 →