The Fourth Annual Ocean County History Day will take place on Saturday September 14th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 15th. The Ocean County Historical Society will be co-sponsoring this fun day with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission and the Joshua Huddy DAR Chapter. […]
Join us for a discussion of the Jersey Devil and South Jersey Folklore! There are tales about witches, monsters, ghosts and other supernatural characters roaming around in the Pine Barrens, so the Jersey Devil is not alone. Learn about the fascinating history and tall tales of your community. Tony will share practical steps to avoid […]
Eleanor Roosevelt: The First Lady of Today’s First Ladies with Mark Mutter, Toms River Historian Learn about the remarkable life of Eleanor Roosevelt, who served as the “eyes and ears” for President Roosevelt. Eleanor was the first lady from 1933 until 1945. Through her travels throughout the country, as an early advocate for human rights, […]
The Ocean County Historical Society will be hosting their 36th Annual Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It will again be in the Toms River South High School Cafetorium located off Hooper Avenue in Toms River. Admission is free! There will be over eighty […]
“New Jersey and World War I” with Dr. Jeffrey Schenker, OCHS President This program will explain the events that led to the great War and go into detail about New Jersey's contributions to the war effort, both militarily and economically. Jeff taught history for many years at Toms River High School South and is currently […]
At this time each year the Ocean County Parks and Recreation Department along with the ocean County Cultural and Heritage Department present, " The Affair at Cedar Bridge," a reenactment of the last land engagement of the American Revolutionary War that took place at the Cedar Bridge Tavern Historical Site in Barnegat. Sunday December 1, […]
