History Happens Here LBI Speaker Series - The History of the Lucy Evelyn Presenter, Ron Marr, former President of the LBI Historical Association, will share the history of the Lucy Evelyn, from her maiden voyage through WWII and her final resting place in Beach Haven, NJ. The Lucy Evelyn is one of the last of […]
History Happens Here - The History of Viking Village Join us in the museum to enjoy a presentation by Karen Larson, the President of the Barnegat Light Museum. Karen unveils the colorful history of Viking Village, founded in 1920, by first-generation Scandinavian settlers, which began as a lobster fishing co-op. Karen's family has played an […]
Save the date for Beach Haven Heritage Day Experience the Charm of Beach Haven’s Past & Present! Saturday, May 16, 2026 Historic Home Tour: 11 AM – 4 PM Taste of Beach Haven Cocktail Party: 4 PM – 6 PM Early Bird Tickets: $40 House Tour only or $75 for House Tour & Party. Step […]
Join the LBI Historical Association for an unforgettable afternoon with Andy Waskie of the General Meade Society. Get the inside story on General George Gordon Meade—the Union’s "goggle-eyed snapping turtle" and the victor of Gettysburg. Did you know the man who saved the Union also designed our very own Barnegat Lighthouse? Andy will regale us […]
Celebrate five decades of island heritage at the Long Beach Island Historical Museum 50th Anniversary Open House! This milestone event honors the museum's 1976 opening in the historic 1882 Holy Innocents Episcopal Church and kicks off a season of "rolling back" to 1975. Event Highlights Guided Tours: Join docent-led tours at 10:30 AM and 1:00 […]
The British Are Coming... to LBI! Join Jeff Brown, a History Teacher at Southern Regional High School, take a deep dive into Revolutionary War history, soldier life, and local coastal impact. Don’t miss this chance to see history from a whole new perspective. Muskets, uniforms, and untold stories await!Step back into the 18th century with […]
Annual Trash & Treasures Sale The "Treasure Hunter's Dream" (Event Focus) Headline: Not All Treasures are Buried... Some are at the Museum! 🏴☠️💎 Get ready for the event of the summer! Join the LBI Historical Association for two days of epic treasure hunting. Whether you’re looking for vintage gems, kitchen essentials, or the perfect […]
Looking for kids summer activities on LBI? The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum has a Makerspace program for kids, 5 - 12 years of age. The morning incorporates STEAM activities with historical artifacts from the Museum. Mondays in July & August @ 10:00am Each week, a new design challenge is presented to the kids […]
The 20th Annual Chocolate Fair The most delicious event of the summer! August 6, 2026 Doors open for ticket holders at 6pm LBI Historical Museum 129 Engleside Ave. Beach Haven www.lbihistoricalmuseum.org 20th Annual Chocolate Fair! | My Site
LBI ParaCon - A Paranormal and Psychic Expo The day will be filled with paranormal and psychic information and experiences. General admission -$25 will include a vendor mart, medium and tarot card readings( for an additional price), and a very special haunted object display in the museum. A series of speakers will be available to […]
Experience an unforgettable evening of music, ambiance, and history at the LBI Historical Museum’s Candlelight Concert on Friday, October 2, 2026. Set within the warm glow of candlelight, this intimate concert features the elegant sounds of Four Shore Strings, performing an inspired program spanning generations—from Elvis to Ed Sheeran, the Beatles to Taylor Swift —all […]
