This May join the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy in celebrating Preservation Month in Jersey City 2026 by attending our specially curated series of events that reveal Jersey City’s singular architectural neighborhoods! The month will conclude with our first Powerhouse Pub Crawl as part of our ongoing Save the Powerhouse movement and community campaign. Be sure to book your tickets for all of our May events!
West Bergen Architectural Walking Tour
Join the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy during Preservation Month in Jersey City on the West Bergen Architectural Walking Tour, a 3-hour exploration of the architecture and art treasures of the West Bergen—East Lincoln Park Historic District. Book tickets today!
Van Vorst Park Walking Tour
Join the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy during Preservation Month in Jersey City on the Van Vorst Park Walking Tour, a 2-hour exploration of the Van Vorst Park Historic District. Book tickets today!
Hamilton Park Walking Tour
Join the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy during Preservation Month in Jersey City on the Hamilton Park Walking Tour, a 2-hour exploration of the Hamilton Park Historic District. Book tickets today!
Save the Powerhouse Walking Tours (2 Separate Tours on May 23)
Join the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11am-1pm + 1:30-3:30pm during Preservation Month in Jersey City for the Save the Powerhouse Walking Tours. Note: Separate ticket admission applies for each scheduled tour!
Lafayette Neighborhood Black Heritage Trail Walking Tour
Join the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy during Preservation Month in Jersey City on the Lafayette Neighborhood Black Heritage Trail Walking Tour led by Jersey City historian and community advocate Jerome Choice, who will take attendees on an enriching, emotional and personal journey highlighting the rich Black history of Jersey City's historic Lafayette district. FREE with RSVP!
Coming Soon — Powerhouse Pub Crawl
Coming soon as part of our Preservation Month in Jersey City public programming — the Powerhouse Pub Crawl, an inaugural event marking the conclusion of the first season of our popular Save the Powerhouse Walking Tours.
Save the Powerhouse Walking Tour
Book tickets now for the April 11, 2026 Save the Powerhouse Walking Tour and help support our community campaign for the Powerhouse — Jersey City’s most iconic architectural monument!
Save the Powerhouse Walking Tour
Participate in a special Easter Edition of our Save the Powerhouse Walking Tour — where kids attend for free!
Save the Powerhouse Walking Tours
Plug into preservation and participate in the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy’s SAVE THE POWERHOUSE community campaign for the 1908 Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse, Jersey City’s most iconic architectural monument! Join preservationist John Gomez for the Conservancy’s first round of SAVE THE POWERHOUSE WALKING TOURS on select Saturdays in November-December 2025 & January-April 2026.
Black Heritage Trail Tours presented by the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy
The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy presents BLACK HERITAGE TRAIL tours in proud partnership with the Jersey City Anti-Violence Coalition, the Museum of Jersey City History, Councilman Frank "Educational" Gilmore, Gotta Go Gaming S.T.E.A.M. and ESports Education HUB. Book tickets now!
Save the Powerhouse Walking Tours
Plug into preservation and participate in the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy’s SAVE THE POWERHOUSE community campaign for the 1908 Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse, Jersey City’s most iconic architectural monument! Join preservationist John Gomez for the Conservancy’s first round of SAVE THE POWERHOUSE WALKING TOURS on select Saturdays in November-December 2025 & January-April 2026!
Save the Powerhouse Walking Tours
Plug into preservation and participate in the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy’s SAVE THE POWERHOUSE community campaign for the 1908 Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse, Jersey City’s most iconic architectural monument! Join preservationist John Gomez for the Conservancy’s first round of SAVE THE POWERHOUSE WALKING TOURS on select Saturdays in November-December 2025 & January-April 2026!
Save the Powerhouse Walking Tours
Plug into preservation and participate in the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy’s SAVE THE POWERHOUSE community campaign for the 1908 Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse, Jersey City’s most iconic architectural monument! Join preservationist John Gomez for the Conservancy’s first round of SAVE THE POWERHOUSE WALKING TOURS on select Saturdays in November-December 2025 & January-April 2026!
Save the Powerhouse Neighborhood Walking Tours
Plug into preservation and participate in the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy’s SAVE THE POWERHOUSE community campaign for the 1908 Hudson & Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse, Jersey City’s most iconic architectural monument! Join preservationist John Gomez for the Conservancy’s first round of SAVE THE POWERHOUSE NEIGHBORHOOD TOURS on select Saturdays in November, December & January!
151 Bay St - Adaptive Reuse Award Plaque Unveiling
Celebrate the unveiling of the 2024 Adaptive Reuse Award plaque honoring the historic transformation of the former 1914–1915 A&P warehouse annex! 🎉
2025 Annual JCLC Preservation Awards Ceremony!
Join the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy for our annual Preservation Awards Ceremony at the historic Barrow Mansion!
25th Annual Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival
Find the JCLC’s booth near the Grove St. PATH Station at the 25th Annual Jersey City Pride Festival for some LGBTQIA+ History and fun!
Best Laid Plans? Jersey City's Master Plans, 1920-1968
The New Jersey Room presents Best Laid Plans? Jersey City's Master Plans, 1920-1968, a look at three Master Plans developed by the City of Jersey City to guide its development during the middle of the 20th Century.
ERASURE / VISIBILITY at Museum of Jersey City History
An exhibit and talk series celebrating LGBTQIA+ History and 25 years of Jersey City Pride.
I'm Your Venus Screening + Q&A
The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy kicks off Jersey City Pride with a screening of I’m Your Venus at Art House, followed by an exclusive panel discussion and Q&A.
Envisioning Our Future: Jersey City’s Embankment & Bergen Arches
Join the Embankment Preservation Coalition for the opening reception of Envisioning Our Future: Jersey City’s Embankment & Bergen Arches on Saturday, June 21st, 4-7 pm, at the historic Casa Colombo in Downtown Jersey City.
Hamilton Park Walking Tour
Check out a preview of our architectural coloring pages below!
Join architectural historian and preservation activist John Gomez for an exploration of the architectural and cultural resources of Jersey City’s Hamilton Park Historic District in partnership with Silverman — Building Neighborhoods!
Saturday, June 14, 2025
2:00 p.m. — 4:00 p.m.
Starting at Word Jersey City Bookstore at 29 McWilliams Place in Downtown Jersey City.
This event includes a guided walking tour + a special architecture hunt and coloring pages activity!
Family friendly — of course!
Note: This event is light rain or shine.
Van Vorst Park Walking Tour
Take a journey through Van Vorst Park’s architectural gems with John Gomez, plus enjoy a hands-on architecture hunt and creative activities for all!
New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference 2025
Attend the New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference on June 4-5, 2025, in Burlington County! The Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy is proud to be a Georgian sponsor of this important preservation event and encourages our preservation community to support statewide historic preservation!
Van Wagenen/Apple Tree House - Preservation and Artifacts Talk
Uncover the untold stories of the Apple Tree House through rare artifacts and expert insight.
Martyniak-Enright Park Re-Dedication
Participate in this special re-dedication event at Martyniak-Enright Park in Jersey City’s historic Greenville neighborhood. Co-sponsored by the Jersey City Parks Coalition, #HealthierJC, Project Greenville, and the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy!
Lafayette Neighborhood Walking Tour
Lafayette Through the Eyes of Jerome Choice
An unforgettable walking tour of one of Jersey City’s most historic neighborhoods.
Earth Day at Lincoln Park
Celebrate Earth Day with the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy at Lincoln Park—featuring guided historic tours and kid-friendly activities!
Van Vorst Walking Tour #2
Join architectural historian and preservation activist John Gomez for an exploration of the architectural and cultural resources of Jersey City’s Van Vorst Park Historic District in partnership with the Van Vorst Neighborhood Association!
Van Vorst Walking Tour #1
Join architectural historian and preservation activist John Gomez for an exploration of the architectural and cultural resources of Jersey City’s Van Vorst Park Historic District in partnership with the Van Vorst Neighborhood Association!
Mayoral Forum on Historic Preservation and the Environment
Join us for our first Mayoral Candidates Forum on Historic Preservation and the Environment in partnership with the Embankment Coalition!
Preservation Month 2025
Harnessing the Power of Place is the official 2025 theme for Preservation Month, the annual preservation advocacy event organized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Join the Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy as it celebrates this important month with special events!
Knockout! The Boxing History of Jersey City Presented by Henry Hascup
Knockout! The Boxing History of Jersey City is presented by Henry Hascup, President of the NJ Boxing Hall of Fame, who will recall the boxing greats who fought in Jersey City’s legendary arenas and the local talent who rose to contend for titles. In Person at the Museum of Jersey City History or via Zoom.
The End of the Jersey Journal and the Future of Journalism
A tribute at the Museum of Jersey City History to Hudson County’s now-closed heritage newspaper The Jersey Journal — one of this area’s most significant institutions — and an informed discussion of local news coverage going forward.
Speranza Theatre Company’s “In Her Footsteps”
Local history comes alive at Speranza Theatre Company’s In Her Footsteps, March 2025, Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m, at the Museum of Jersey City History!
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, February 15 — September 1, 2025, Liberty Science Center, Jersey City
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is now open at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City!
Become A Volunteer
We are always looking for passionate residents to help us in our various preservation efforts. Join us, share your passion, and make a positive impact on our community!