Saturday, May 9, 2026, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Meets at City Hall at 280 Grove Street in Downtown Jersey City.
$20 for adults; $15 for seniors, veterans, children under 12, current students, educators, and persons with disabilities.
Join architectural historian and preservation activist John Gomez for a 2-hour exploration of the Van Vorst Park Historic District, an architectural showcase in Downtown Jersey City defined by tree-lined streetscapes of 19th-century brownstones, townhouses, tenements, storefronts, clubhouses, and houses of worship.
This event is light rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing; bring a water bottle. Most sites are ADA accessible. For additional information or accommodations, contact jclandmarks@gmail.com.
Preservation Month was initiated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1973 and has become the highpoint every May for historic preservation advocacy, awareness and appreciation in the United States. In the spirit of the National Trust, the nonprofit Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy organized its first Preservation Month in Jersey City series of walking tours, lectures, workshops, symposiums and other events in 2000, just a few months after its founding in 1999. Join the JCLC in 2026 as we continue our public preservation programming in honor of this important month and as we continue our Save the Powerhouse community preservation campaign!