New Hudson Tours

07/26/2016

I am "an admirer of General Hamilton, and a partisan with him in politics. … My fellow-countrymen do not know the blessings they enjoy, they are trifling with their felicity, and are, in fact, themselves their worst enemies. I sicken when I think of our political broils, slanders, and enmities…."

In a letter from Washington Irving to his brother William, written in Genoa, Italy, in 1804 in reply to the news of the dual between Vice President Aaron Burr and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, for whom the dual proved deadly, on the western bank of the Hudson River in Weehauken, New Jersey.

07/24/2016

08/24/2015

SAVE THE DATE!

02/02/2015

This stained glass window catches the light from the west in the common room at the Old Bergen Church, at the corner of Bergen Avenue and Highland Avenue. Notice in whose name the window was installed.

11/03/2014

From Journal Square, #87 bus to Fairmount Ave. then walk half block on Bergen, turn right on Duncan; Bergen Ave. Bus to Duncan, turn right on Duncan. ... St. Paul's is on the right, parish hall to back of garden.

09/30/2014

This stained glass window catches the light from the west in the common room at the Old Bergen Church, at the corner of Bergen Avenue and Highland Avenue. Notice in whose name the window was installed.

09/15/2014

Petr Stuyvesant is getting some sun again in his temporary home. Thanks to Zakalak Restoration for the loving care to get him here. Now, we need to help the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy raise the substantial funds to rebuild the footing that was unceremoniously destroyed when the statue was taken from its rightful place.

Back to Bergen Square!

Peter is back. Yup, the lovable Peg-Leg Pete is once more on display, although not in his original spot, but nevertheless he's available to the public again.

06/15/2013

Another CRITICAL preservation effort in the Bergen Square/McGinley Square area of Jersey City, arguably among the MOST historic post-European settlements on the North American continent. Please add your voice to protect the human remains buried here!

30 DeKalb, LLC has applied to the Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustments to build a tall three story building on the lot known as 30 DeKalb Ave....

03/15/2013

When you're considering what urban neighborhood to move into, what are your highest priority must-knows?

12/24/2012

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from New Hudson Tours. May the spirit of the New Year light your path and show you the way.

04/30/2012

First walking tour of McGinley Square is scheduled for Sunday, May 13 (rain/replacement date May 20). Registration and advertisement by message here, or contact [email protected]