Yankee Ferry Docked in Uptown Hoboken Open to the Public

On Sunday, the Yankee Ferry is opening up to the public. 

The boat, which was built in 1907, is open to the public, as is the polka dot garden in front of it. Visitors will be able to roam through the old living quarters. 

Initially, the Yankee was built as a ferry for the wealthy going to the Calendar Islands.

About ten years ago, Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs, founders of MacKenzie-Childs, purchased the Yankee and set about restoring and reimagining this historical vessel that had fallen into disrepair over the years. 

Recently featured on TLC's "Four Houses," some recognize Victoria for her rainbow colored hair, others recognize the patterns and themes of the homewares she and her husband pioneered, but the chance to step on board her home is an opportunity not to be missed. 

Patch in previous years, and spoke to its care taker and resident, artist Zach Shtogren.

Before finding its home in Hoboken a few years ago, the Yankee Ferry had a diverse history. During World War I the ferry was used by the US Navy. Afterward, it returned to the area as a ferry for newly arrived immigrants heading to Ellis Island.

Yankee Ferry "Open Boat"Sunday, September 16, 1 to 8 p.m. Located at 1301 Frank Sinatra Drive North (directly across from 1 Independence Court)