Island Heights Cultural & Heritage presents "Privateers & Pine Robbers" by author Robert Cobb. The story of John Bacon and the 'Pine Robber' during the 'War at the Shore' of the American Revolution, including the story of the 'Long Beach Masacre of 1782', one of the most important events of the Jersey Shore's Revolutionary War […]
Go on a culinary adventure with Edible History: How Latin American Food Changed the World, a travelling exhibit by the Newark Public Library’s New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center. The exhibit will be available to view from now until September 30 in the atrium of the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library […]
Learn Latinos’ Impact on New Jersey with Exhibit at the Lakewood Library LAKEWOOD – Historically, Latinos have had a strong presence in the State of New Jersey spanning several generations. The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting the exhibit New Jersey Latinos: Then and Now until September 30, available for to view […]
The Brick Branch of the Ocean County Library will host “Meet Captain Joshua Huddy: A Revolutionary War Hero” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 29. Join Dr. Jeffrey Schenker as he portrays Captain Joshua Huddy and brings history to life. Meet Captain Huddy as he discusses his life story with an emphasis on the Toms River […]
Go on a culinary adventure with Edible History: How Latin American Food Changed the World, a travelling exhibit by the Newark Public Library’s New Jersey Hispanic Research and Information Center. The exhibit will be available to view from now until September 30 in the atrium of the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library […]
Learn Latinos’ Impact on New Jersey with Exhibit at the Lakewood Library LAKEWOOD – Historically, Latinos have had a strong presence in the State of New Jersey spanning several generations. The Lakewood Branch of the Ocean County Library is hosting the exhibit New Jersey Latinos: Then and Now until September 30, available for to view […]
Create your Own Walking Stick Sunday, September 20, at 12:00pm -3:00pm. Registration #359186 - 9A Sunday, October 11, at 12:00pm - 3:00 pm. Registration #359186 - 9B Join us with Brad Koller who will teach us how to handcraft a beautiful walking stick. This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather. Bring exact […]
Patriot Songs of the American Revolution By Bobby Horton Our musical heritage plays an essential role in preserving the history, culture, and spirit of our nation's early days. Through music, we hear not only of events but also the hopes, dreams, and disappointments of those who lived through them. The music presented in this program […]
Join archivist Mickey DiCamillo as he unravels the Salem witch trials and explore the transcripts from the 1692 interrogations of suspected witches during “When There Were Witches” at two Ocean County Library branches this fall. The program will take place at the following locations and dates: Thursday, October 1 @ 7 p.m. – Brick Branch […]
Join us as we honor the nationally significant Defense of Little Egg Harbor, a pivotal moment in the American Revolution that demonstrated extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and resilience. This commemoration recognizes the important role this battle played in shaping our nation’s history and highlights the remarkable contributions of Polish Americans, whose bravery and leadership greatly strengthened […]
Ocean County Historical Society Sponsors Holocaust Survivor, Arthur Spielman Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM The Ocean County Historical Society welcomes Arthur Spielman, who will speak about how he survived the Holocaust. Arthur was born in 1928 in Krakow, Poland. He grew up in an Orthodox Jewish family with his father, mother and two […]
T.J. Fallon presents: Hollywood Graveyard: Graves of the Hollywood Stars TJ offers an entertaining and fascinating look at the lives, legacies and final resting places of some of our most beloved Hollywood legends. From the big screen, to TV, and to the musicians who gave us the soundtracks of our lives, TJ covers them all. […]
Professor Bill Elwell will present a program on the railroads that brought tourists to the Jersey Shore. Railroads were the defining factor in creating and shaping the development of the shore where tourists could spend a day or the entire summer. This is a free event though donations are appreciated. Tuckerton Historical Society tuckertonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com 609 […]
The Tuckerton Historical Society hosts a 'Haunted History Walk' to two cemeteries to meet some 'ghosts' from the past who will share their history of the area throughout the centuries. You will have two times and two days to choose from. Please join the dearly departed on Friday or Saturday, October 16 or 17 from […]
Berkeley Township Historical Society Museum Re-Opening Combined with our 1st Annual Railroad Fest Saturday, October 24th from 11:00am - 5:00pm Celebrating Plymouth Locomotive #2173's 100th Birthday and return to life! Multiple narrow-gauge locomotives in operation, antique equipment displays by Pinelands Antique Engine Association, Model Train displays from OCSMRR, Fire trucks, antique cars and more! Come […]
