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Contact: Melissa Abernathy, 201-656-2240, pr @ hobokenmuseum.org

Annual Secret Garden Tour

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June 2, 2013 • 9am-4pm

Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240

Hidden behind the row homes and repurposed factories lining Hoboken’s streets are surprisingly lush green spaces that cool our urban heat island and freshen the air we breathe. They reflect the diversity of the city’s inhabitants; past tours have included Japanese Zen gardens, English cottage gardens and even a Moroccan courtyard. Indulge your curiosity and garden fantasies with the annual Hoboken tradition, the 16th Annual Secret Garden Tour, on Sunday, June 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date: June 9.)

Eight to 10 homeowners will share their “secret gardens” and their gardening secrets to support the Museum’s fund-raising efforts, with assistance from the Hoboken Garden Club and title sponsor, Hufnagel Landscaping. The Tour includes a wide range of garden designs by both dedicated gardening enthusiasts and professional designers, with clever solutions to such challenging issues as shallow soil and deep shade.

Guided tours depart from the Museum on the half hour, and last about two hours. Comfortable shoes are advised. Tickets are $20 for HHM members and Hoboken Garden Club members, and for tickets purchased in advance; non-members pay $25 on the day of tour. For advance tickets, stop by 1301 Hudson St., or call the Museum at 201-656-2240. Tickets will also be sold at retail locations around town—see posters or come back to this website for updates on those other ticketing locations. Volunteers are also needed; call the Museum at 201-656-2240 for more information, or email volunteer@hobokenmuseum.org.

Gardening in Hoboken has a rich tradition, as Colonel John Stevens (1749 – 1838), who founded Hoboken, is credited with introducing to America the Chrysanthemum and the Camellia. His gardens were highly regarded as some of the most elaborate and scientifically cultivated of the day.

Annual Hoboken Baby Parade

June 30, 2013

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 Museum invites everyone to join us as participants or spectators on Sunday, June 30, at 1 p.m. for the 12th Annual Hoboken Baby Parade and help us to celebrate the spirit and creativity of our families. The Parade begins at Sinatra Park—located at Fifth Street and the Hudson River—and proceeds south along the waterfront to Pier A. The Parade is free. Save time and register online in advance, by clicking here or on the photo at left. On-site registration begins at noon. (In case of spring showers, a rain date is scheduled for Sunday, July 7.)

Parents are encouraged to dress up their babies, toddlers and older siblings—and, of course, themselves and their strollers. Trophies are awarded for Best Dressed Child, Most Creative Carriage, and Best Dressed Family.

The Parade’s roots extend to the early 20th century. It originated as a way for the public health authorities to identify and extend basic health services to newly arrived families or families with newborns. It’s still a great way for local family-oriented businesses to reach out to new parents; call the Museum at 201-656-2240 for more information, or email education@hobokenmuseum.org.

Volunteers needed; reach out through phone number or email above for details.

Opening reception for “Extraordinary Hoboken: Paintings by Bill Curran”

Saturday, April 9, 2016 • 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240

The Museum is pleased to host an exhibit of paintings by our own Bill Curran, who has a keen eye for delightful moments of beauty in his daily walks through Hoboken. You may know Bill as the unfailingly nice docent who greets you at the Museum or at the Fire Department Museum on weekends, now meet the artist at a free opening reception for his works on Saturday, Apr. 9 from 2 – 5 pm. His works will remain on view through Sunday, May 29. Click here to learn more.

Free.

Opening reception for “The Real Poop on Pigeons: Paintings by Kevin McCloskey”

Saturday, June 4, 2016 • 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240

The Museum is pleased to host an exhibit of paintings by Kevin McCloskey, former Hoboken resident who teaches illustration at Kutztown University and has contributed to several of the Museum’s publications, inclluding the illustrations for the Museum’s oral history chapbook on Vinnie Torre, owner of the last of Hoboken’s racing pigeon coops. McCloskey’s latest book is “The Real Poop on Pigeons,” answering nearly all your questions about the ubiquitous urban bird. See the original artwork for the book and meet the artist at a free opening reception for his works on Saturday, Apr. 4, from 2 – 4 pm. His works will remain on view through Sunday, July 3.

Free.

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Annual Hoboken House Tour

October 28, 2012 • 10am-4pm

Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240

Historic or mod, Hoboken’s homes have an individual style. See up to ten beautiful brownstones and condos in this annual rite of fall.

The Annual Hoboken House Tour on Sunday, Oct. 28, will feature eight to 10 homes and condos graciously opened to visitors by Museum supporters to help us raise funds. Every year, the tour offers a fresh selection of traditional and contemporary homes and condos furnished in a wide range of styles. From turn-of-the century craftsmanship to the beautiful views from a waterfront loft apartment, the tour allows Hoboken to show off its eclectic array of home spaces. Some homes display a designer’s touch; others feature the unique tastes and collections of the homeowners.

The self-guided tour takes about two to three hours on foot. Houses open at 10 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. All tours start from the Museum, but the homes may be visited in any order. A map will be included in the House Tour booklet, available on the day of the tour. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 the day of the tour (Museum members pay $25).

Tour goers can save time and money by buying a ticket voucher in advance. Buy a ticket now by clicking the “register now” button below, or stop by the Museum, 1301 Hudson St., Tuesday – Thursday from 2 – 7 pm, or Friday 1-5 pm, Saturdays & Sundays 12 – 5 pm. Or call 201-656-2240 to reserve tickets by credit card.

Tickets are also available at six other convenient locations: Sparrow’s Wines & Liquors (in the Shipyard retail complex and at 126 Washington St.), Amanda’s Restaurant (908 Washington St.), Fleet Feet Sports (604 Washington S.t), Patricia’s Yarns (107 4th St.), and Coldwell Banker Real Estate (100 Washington St.). We thank PNC Bank for their continued generous support.

Book Talk: Jesse Jarnow, “Big Day Coming”

December 9, 2012 • 6:30pm

Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240

Freelance writer and WFMU deejay Jesse Jarnow visits the Museum on Saturday, Nov. 3, to discuss his recently published book, “Big Day Coming,” on the indie music scene of the 1990s that fostered such critically acclaimed bands as Yo La Tengo. “Big Day Coming” is the first book about Yo La Tengo, the freethinking trio from Hoboken who forged their own path through the shifting landscape of the contemporary music business.

The book uses the band as a springboard for a sweeping survey of American indie rock, including “the legendary clubs, bands, zines, labels, record stores, college radio stations, fans, and pivotal figures that built the infrastructure of the contemporary music industry.”

Free

Opening reception for “Mapping the Territory: Hudson County in Maps, 1840-2013” and “Meadowlands, A Wetlands Survival Story: Watercolor Illustrations by Thomas F. Yezerski”

January 27, 2013 • 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240

From a collection of sleepy agricultural towns to one of the most populous and industrial counties in the state, Hudson County’s history is traced through maps. On view through June 30. Click here to learn more.

Click here to learn more about Thomas F. Yezerski’s “Meadowlands” exhibit in our Upper Gallery.

Free.

Opening reception for “Watercolor Paintings by Alex Moralest”

January 10, 2016 • 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240

Talented Uruguayan artist Alex Morales will exhibit a selection of his watercolor paintings of Hoboken scenes. Meet the artist at a free opening reception for his works on Sunday, Jan. 10 from 4 – 6 pm. His works will remain on view for six weeks, through Sunday, Feb. 14.

Free.

Opening reception for “Visions of Hoboken by Richard La Rovere”

February 20, 2016 • 4:00 – 6:00 pm

Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240

Hudson County-born artist Richard La Rovere displays his deep familiarity with the unexpected beauty of his home environs in an exhibit of illustrations of Hoboken scenes. Meet the artist at a free opening reception for his works on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 4 – 6 pm. His works will remain on view through Sunday, Apr. 3.

Free.

“I Belong” Talk: Social Geography of Meeting Places

September 23, 2012 • 4pm

Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St., (201) 656-2240

Historian Christina A. Ziegler-McPherson, PhD, a contributing curator to the current exhibition, “I Belong: A History of Civic and Social Clubs in Hoboken,” visits the Museum to discuss the social geography of meeting places. She will discuss where people meet, including the Odd Fellows Hall, The Columbia Club and Deutscher Club, the Elks Lodge, and more. Dr. Ziegler-McPherson is the author of Immigrants in Hoboken, One-Way Ticket, 1845-1985 (The History Press, 2011) and Americanization in the States: Immigrant Social Welfare Policy, Citizenship, and National Identity in the United States, 1908-1929 (University of Florida Press, 2009).

Free