The new Museum of Jersey City History (MJCH) will be holding its inaugural exhibit, Frank Hague’s Jersey City: Yesterday and Today, this month.
The exhibit reflects the tenure of Hague as mayor of the city, which lasted 30 years in the first half of the 20th century. There were significant changes to the political culture, physical landscape, entertainment culture, and transportation sector of the city during his tenure. His time saw many innovations in education and healthcare as the norms of democracy were challenged. This exhibit will enable attendees to explore the legacy behind the Jersey City of today.
The museum is in the newly renovated Apple Tree House. For 100 years, the museum was on the top floor of the main branch of the Jersey City Public Library. In 2001, it relocated to a new building nearby on Montgomery Street but closed 10 years later. The materials of the museum were housed at the Vorhees Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. Board members of the MJCH are excited about reopening the museum and shedding light on the rich history of the city for both residents, visitors, and newcomers.
Brochure printing can be used to offer more insight into such museums, their history, and upcoming exhibits.
The museum will be open on select days during the month of December with both afternoon and evening hours.
