May 2020
HC History & Heritage Month
The Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development is proud to celebrate May 2020 as the first annual Hudson County History & Heritage Month! Despite the current challenges we all face, these incredible organizations will always be here to promote and keep our incredible history & heritage alive and thriving.
HC Walking Tours
Self Guided Walking Tours At Your Fingertips!Use your phone to explore the rich history of Hudson County. We have 5 tours available, just click here to which neighborhoods are available.
The Black Maria Film Festival
The Black Maria Film Festival is now virtual! Their programming is now available to view from the safety of your home.
Hoboken Historical Museum Virtual Exhibits
While there is no substitute for visiting the Museum and experiencing our exhibits in person, our virtual exhibits allow people who aren’t able to make it to the Museum to still benefit from our exhibits, and they also serve as big snapshots of our changing exhibits.
Bergen Square Day
*This event has been postponed. New date TBD*
Come celebrate the rich history and cultural diversity of Bergen Square! Located at the intersection of Bergen Avenue and Academy Street, Bergen Square is the historical heart of Jersey City and today is a vibrant, bustling community where residents, pedestrians, commuters, shoppers, students, and church-goers come together to form an extraordinary, unique urban enclave.
Hudson County Historical Group
Hoboken Historical Museum
- Website: https://www.hobokenmuseum.org/
- Contact Info: rfoster@hobokenmuseum.org
Jersey City Public Library
- Website: https://www.jclibrary.org/
- Contact Info: JBeekman@jclibrary.org
Hudson County Genealogical Society
- Website: https://www.hudsoncountynjgenealogy.org/
- Contact Info: ancfamtree@yahoo.com
West New York Public Library
- Website: http://www.wnypl.org/
- Contact Info: pcullen@westnewyorknj.org
New Journal Square Community Association
- Website: https://www.jsqca.com/
- Contact Info: jadievler@gmail.com
Lincoln Highway Association
- Website: https://sites.google.com/site/njchaplha/
- Contact Info: colberta@ix.netcom.com
Secaucus Public Library
- Website: https://www.secaucuslibrary.org/
- Contact Info: lpenna@secaucus.net
Friends of Liberty State Park
- Website: https://www.folsp.org/
- Contact Info: pesinliberty@earthlink.net
NJ Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society
- Website: https://aahgsnj2018.weebly.com/
- Contact Info: grandslamdee@yahoo.com
City of Bayonne
- Website: http://www.bayonnenj.org/
- Contact Info: jryan@baynj.org
The Kennedy Dancers
- Website: https://kennedydancers.org/
- Contact Info: kennedydancers@aol.com
Bergen Square Historical Society
- Website: https://www.facebook.com/BergenSquareJCNJ/
- Contact Info: steven.dworkin@verizon.net
North Bergen Public Library
- Website: http://www.nbpl.org/
- Contact Info: mmaring@northbergen.k12.nj.us
Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery
- Website: http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org/
- Contact Info: markensteine@optonline.net
Liberty State Park
- Website: https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/liberty.html
- Contact Info: Janet.Akhtarshenas@dep.nj.gov
Hudson County Office of Veterans Affairs
- Website: http://www.hudsoncountynj.org/office-of-veterans-affairs/office-veterans-affairs/
- Contact Info: jnorthgrave@hcnj.us
Richard LaRovere
- Website: www.richardlarovere.com
- Contact Info: r.larovere52@gmail.com