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“War at the Shore”

Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Drive, Toms River, NJ, United States

Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 2:00 PM War at the Shore โ€” Timothy Hart โ€œWar at the Shoreโ€ tells the story of what is now Ocean County in the American Revolution, including a 5-minute documentary. Timothy Hart works as the Ocean County Historian (2012) and is the division director of the Ocean County Cultural & […]

When Bipartisanship Mattered: The Life and Career of US Senator Clifford P. Case Bob Fernekes

Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Drive, Toms River, NJ, United States

โ€œWhen Bipartisanship Mattered: โ€œThe Life and Career of US Senator Clifford P. Caseโ€ For 33 years in the U. S. Congress, nine in the House and twenty-four in the Senate, Clifford Case was a powerful voice for civil and human rights, environmental protection, ethics in government and a global role for the U.S. in combating […]

Monday Night Talks

Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum 129 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven, NJ, United States

Jon Coen, author of "Liquid Lines" in the Sandpaper, is a freelance journalist. He will speak about surfing on LBI, and it's significance in New Jersey, past, present and future. Join us for more unique and interesting facts about surfing on LBI.

Historic “Summer Cottages” & Landmarks Walking Tours

Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum 129 Engleside Ave., Beach Haven, NJ, United States

For more details & tickets please visit: Walking Tours | My Site (lbihistoricalmuseum.org) These walking tours will showcase the "Summer Cottages" of our early families of the island. Hear the stories of their lives that brought them to LBI and the impacts of their contributions to the growth of Beach Haven and beyond. From early […]

South Jersey Legends & Lore: Tales from the Pine Barrens and Beyond

Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Drive, Toms River, NJ, United States

We welcome renowned author William Lewis as he discusses his newest book. This will be followed by a book signing. The book will be available for purchase that day. William is a lifelong resident of New Jersey Pine Barrens as were multiple generations of his family before him. He is the also the author of […]

Fourth Annual Ocean County History Day

Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Drive, Toms River, NJ, United States

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. […]

Mobsters and Mayhem

Ocean County Library Manchester Branch

Join historian Greg Caggiano for a presentation on rum-running and Prohibition in New Jersey, with a focus on the northern part of the Jersey Shore. Hear stories of mob violence, corruption, local legends, and how towns built up for religious retreats exploded into underworlds of crime. Greg has previously served on the board of directors […]

The People of Double Trouble Village

Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch 30 Station Rd., Bayville, NJ, United States

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐——๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ฒBerkeley Branch โ€ข Wednesday, October 9 โ€ข 1 pmRegister here:ย https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/11277568Double Trouble Village is a former lumber town and cranberry farm. Join Double Trouble historian, Andrew Anderson, as he discusses the people who founded the settlement during the colonial era, expanded the lumber industry during the 19th century, and transformed this […]

How to Hunt the Jersey Devil

Ocean County Library Manchester Branch

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

Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Drive, Toms River, NJ, United States

Eleanor Roosevelt: The First Lady of Todayโ€™s First Ladies with Mark Mutter, Toms River Historian Learn about the remarkable life of Eleanor Roosevelt, who served as the โ€œeyes and earsโ€ 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, […]

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