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Creating themed exhibits and fun events showcasing Hoboken’s unique history, diverse culture, architecture and landmarks since 1986.
Open 6 days a week, in one of the oldest buildings on Hoboken’s waterfront, at 1301 Hudson St.
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VROOM, VROOM! Meet Peter “Chipper” Falco of the Hoboken Motorcycle Club at the publication party for our latest oral history chapbook, “Two-Wheel Man” on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 4pm.
Uptown Storytime: On Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10am, bring your toddlers, ages 2 – 5, to the Museum to hear Penny Metsch read fun stories.
Master disaster anxiety: On Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7pm, learn how to cope with disaster-related anxiety, with licensed disaster relief crisis counselor, Dawn Donnelly. Learn more
Holiday fun: Dave & Howard are back with their festive and inclusive Holiday Family Concert! Mark Sunday, Dec. 8, at 3pm, on your calendar. Then our Holiday Crafts Fairs return for three weekends at the Museum: Dec. 8-9, 14-15, and 21-22, from noon – 5pm.
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| Oral History Chapbook Party |
| The latest Oral History Project chapbook features Peter “Chipper” Falco, one of the founders of the 40-year-old Hoboken Motorcycle Club, who shared his recollections of living in Sinatra’s childhood home, the origins of his nickname, HMC parties and charity events, and the long-lasting influence of the film, Easy Rider.
Editor Holly Metz and designer Ann Marie Manca have created a chapbook from Chipper’s recollections, “Two-Wheel Man, Recollections of Peter “Chipper” Falco.”
Meet Chipper on Sunday, December 1, at 4 p.m., at the Museum, as the Museum and the Friends of the Hoboken Public Library celebrate the publication of this new booklet–our 26th since we began publishing them in 2002–with some of the club’s Harleys on view outside and much shared history, food, and drink inside. The event is free and copies of the chapbook will be distributed to all who attend. |
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Uptown Storytime, Thurs., Nov. 21, 10 am
Bring your toddlers, ages 2-5, to the Museum on Thursday, Nov. 21, at 10 am, for a fun hour of storytelling with librarian Penny Metsch. The program is free, thanks to family sponsor, Macy’s. |
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Learn How to Cope with Disaster-Related Anxiety, Thurs., 12/5, 7 pm
Certified disaster relief crisis counselor Dawn Donnelly hosts a biweekly group for parents and caregivers every other Thursday at the Museum, at 7 pm. This week’s discussion topic is “Coping with Anxiety/Meditation.” All are welcome, and the program is free. Learn more about the Sandy Outreach Program. |
Holiday Fun at the Hoboken Museum
Annual Holiday Family Concert, Sun., Dec. 8, 3 pm (Shipyard Playroom)
They’re back! Popular local performers Dave Lambert and Howard Olah-Reiken return to lead the Museum’s annual holiday family concert. Sing songs and raise a joyful noise. Per-family donation of $5 appreciated.
Holiday Crafts Fairs, 3 Weekends! Dec. 8-9, 14-15 and 21-22
Shop local and support Hoboken artists and artisans at the Hoboken Museum’s annual Holiday Crafts Fair. Find a unique hand-crafted gift, or a book on Hoboken history — or how about a Hoboken-themed t-shirt or mug? You have three weekends to get your holiday shopping done at the Museum: Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, from 12-5pm.
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Hoboken Historical Museum
1301 Hudson St., PO Box 3296
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-656-2240
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It’s that time of year when we reflect with gratitude and give thanks but this year there will be no annual Hoboken Housing Authority Thanksgiving Dinner.
Why?
The annual (privately sponsored) dinner, the creation of HHA commissioner Jake Stuiver back in 2009 ran into some political problems. Currently, the former HHA Chairman is embroiled in a bizarre civil lawsuit claiming “ethnic cleansing” by HHA Executive Director Carmelo Garcia. As a result, the dinner has been unceremoniously cancelled. Read More...
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Election Day was nearing its finale and the Firehouse polling station at 13th and Washington winding down. From late afternoon to near closing at 8:00, most municipal voters could be distinguished from one another. The late rush and demeanor of working professionals arriving contrasted sharply with the earlier Hispanic voters who fill Applied Housing buildings uptown.
The professionals arriving some in suit and tie would pace quickly, most not taking any literature from anyone. Among the campaigners working the block, two gracious candidates from the Ramos slate: Joe Mindak and Eduardo Gonzalez along one with one local activist in favor of the rent control ballot question. Later Timmy Occhipinti would make an appearance on the 14th St side of Washington St. looking unhappy with a pro Reform horse arriving on the scene as a small group from the Raia-Mason campaign stood around unclear what to do. His unhappiness before the polls closed would contrast later with the despair to come when the full results came in. (According to recent stories on Grafix Avenger, Mr. 7 otherwise known as Frank “Pupie” Raia, is “livid” he’s been had by some double dealing moles on his campaign dime.) Read More...
HFHA announces:
Thank you one and all for contributing to this very hard-fought win. Thank you for volunteering, for making calls, for distributing & posting flyers, for participating in our fundraisers, for tabling and knocking on doors, for designing our posters, flyers and buttons, for sending out emails, for wearing our t-shirts, for writing letters, for commenting on blogs, for sharing our posts and tweets, for telling your friends and neighbors about the ramifications should this initiative pass, for donating what you could, for making others aware of this critical vote, for holding a sign and passing out palm cards or grabbing a megaphone (a la Tom Vezzetti) and asking everyone to vote no on election day and, perhaps most important, for casting your own NO vote on Hoboken Public Question #1. Read More...
Beth Mason is in Atlantic City and hostess to a Gov. Christie ally’s event with statewide pull. The dessert affair hosted by Mason at the League of Municipalities featured a photo with the influential state senator, Steve Sweeney, the event’s featured politco.
The Mason family has donated tens of thousands of dollars to NJ Democratic pols, mostly in northern NJ but has not been able to gain traction purchasing anything beyond a council ward seat in Hoboken. All told, it’s estimated the Mason family has spent $2,000,000 on her “political career.” Read More...
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