"River Walk Across the Ages" Walking Tour with Terry Pranses

Join former Museum Trustee Terry Pranses* on a fascinating walking tour through Hoboken history along the city's storied riverfront.

Learn about the major engines of Hoboken's economy since its founding, from the ferry and train terminal at the south end, past the original tourist attractions of Sybil's Cave and the Elysian Fields (site of the famous base ball match that launched the modern game), along the former piers of the great trans-Atlantic ocean liners to the factories that pumped out Maxwell House Coffee and Lipton Tea.

These highlights and more will be covered in a two-hour walking tour with a gifted tour guide. Meet in the waiting room of the Hoboken train terminal at 10 am.

This tour is a rare treat. Space is limited, and advance purchase required. Tickets are $25 ($20 for Hoboken Museum members), plus a small booking fee.

The tour will end at 12:15 pm at the Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St. (The Museum will validate up to 3 hours of free parking in the Littleman garage at 12th & Shipyard Lane, based on availability.)

*Terry Pranses has a deep and long-running involvement with history. His parents loved to travel, so from an early age Terry experienced many new places across North America and Western Europe. From the homes of U.S. presidents and small craft museums to castles and cathedrals, there were always new buildings to see, neighborhoods to explore, and lessons to learn.

In his 30+ years in Hoboken, Terry has served on many Hoboken Historical Museum committees and the HHM Board. Early on he chaired and led many groups on the Museum’s Tour of Secret Gardens. He has developed and led other tours for the Museum and other organizations in Hoboken, with varied audiences including international graduate students, foodies and Hoboken High alumni.Terry is a founding member of the Responsible Development Task Force, which focuses on historic preservation among other issues. When not talking up Hoboken’s history, Terry is quite involved with mentoring. He’s active in several marketing professional associations and alumni groups for Penn, the Wharton School and Ohio State University.