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WWI Centennial Tour: Erik Burro, “Doughboy Monuments of Hudson County”
On Sunday, Oct. 15, at 1 pm, historian Erik Burro will provide a brief history of over a dozen WWI monuments around Hudson County in a 2- to 3-hour bus tour titled, “Doughboy Monuments of Hudson County.” The tour will depart from and return to the Museum at 1301 Hudson St. Erik Burro is a lecturer … Continue reading WWI Centennial Tour: Erik Burro, “Doughboy Monuments of Hudson County”
WWI Centennial Talk: “Over There: Songs that Rallied the Homefront”
As part of the Museum's World War I Centennial Lecture Series, on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 4 pm, Hoboken Museum Development and Membership Manager Eileen Lynch and musicologist Lois Dilivio will present a lively program, "Over There: Songs that Rallied the Homefront." Click here to reserve your spot for this lecture. Our two hosts have … Continue reading WWI Centennial Talk: “Over There: Songs that Rallied the Homefront”
WWI Centennial talk by historical reenactor Brandon English
The Hoboken Historical Museum is pleased to host WWI historical reenactor Brandon English for a talk about the experience of typical soldiers, or doughboys, during the Great War, on May 27 at 4 pm. Hoboken was an important hub during the Great War, as a port of embarkation for about 2 million U.S. soldiers shipping … Continue reading WWI Centennial talk by historical reenactor Brandon English