From Nieuw Amsterdam to the Gilded Age: The Stevens Legacy
Sunday, February 15
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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From Nieuw Amsterdam to the Gilded Age: The Stevens Legacy
Revolutionary Hoboken - 250 Years
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Revolutionary Hoboken - 250 Years
Lecture by Sam Reckford
February 15, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Stevens Campus · Babbio Center, Room 122
Genealogist and historian Sam Reckford, a direct descendant of the Stevens family, presents an engaging look at one of Hoboken’s most influential dynasties. From Col. John Stevens’ contributions during the American Revolution to the founding of Stevens Institute of Technology, this lecture explores the family’s pivotal role in shaping Hoboken’s development and pioneering advancements in steam transportation, engineering, and urban planning.
Free to attend. Limited seating. First come, first served — RSVP strongly encouraged.
AGE GROUP: | Teens/Tweens | Seniors | Kids | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Education |
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