September 2024- IRB approval and data collection begins with interviews of current and former residents and current and former feast committee members and volunteers.
May 2025- We presented early research results at the Hoboken Historical Museum.
June 2025- Book proposal completed.
July 2025- Chapter 1 writing began on the history of Hoboken and the arrival of European immigrants including the Italians, reasons for leaving and the arrival of feasts in Hoboken.
July 2025- Research team attends St. Ann's feast for participant and non-participant data collection.
July 2025- Survey data collection is ongoing
September 2025- Â Research team attends Hoboken Italian Festival for participant and non-participant data collection.
September 2025- Data Collection Period Ends
September/October 2025- Fellowship applications are submitted to 3 foundations to support the writing and research of this project.