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SUMMARY:History Happens Here - The History of Viking Village
DESCRIPTION:History Happens Here – The History of Viking Village \nJoin us in the museum to enjoy a presentation by Karen Larson\, the President of the Barnegat Light Museum. \nKaren unveils the colorful history of Viking Village\, founded in 1920\, by first-generation Scandinavian settlers\, which began as a lobster fishing co-op. \nKaren’s family has played an instrumental role in the development of the vibrant “village” it is today. \nJoin us in person at the museum at 1:00 PM (doors open at 12:30)\, \nwhere we’ll welcome you with delicious\, warm coffee provided by Whittingham Coffee House and tasty morsels from Baked on the Beach for a relaxed and social afternoon of learning. \nWednesday May 6\, 2026  – 1:00pm \nDoors open at 12:30pm for coffee & cookies. Pre-registration preferred but walk ins welcome. \nhttps://www.lbihistoricalmuseum.org/speaker-series \nlbimuseumevents@gmail.com \n609-494-0700
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/history-happens-here-the-history-of-viking-village/
LOCATION:Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum\, 129 Engleside Ave.\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000
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SUMMARY:Beach Haven Heritage Day
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for Beach Haven Heritage Day \nExperience the Charm of Beach Haven’s Past & Present! \nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026 \nHistoric Home Tour: 11 AM – 4 PM \nTaste of Beach Haven Cocktail Party: 4 PM – 6 PM \nEarly Bird Tickets: $40 House Tour only or $75 for House Tour & Party. \nStep back in time and explore the historic homes of Beach Haven! \nThis self-guided tour offers a rare glimpse inside beautifully preserved residences\, showcasing the town’s rich history and architectural heritage. \nCheck-in at the LBI Museum (129 Engleside Ave\, Beach Haven) to receive your wristband and tour map. \nEnd the day with a celebration of Beach Haven’s best flavors! \nJoin us at Veterans Park for the Taste of Beach Haven Cocktail Party\, where you’ll savor signature appetizers from local favorites. \nFor tickets visit: Beach Haven Heritage Day (2026) | Friends of Beach Haven \n 
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/beach-haven-heritage-day-2/
LOCATION:Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum\, 129 Engleside Ave.\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T123000
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SUMMARY:History Happens Here - My Story\, General George Meade
DESCRIPTION:Join the LBI Historical Association for an unforgettable afternoon with Andy Waskie of the General Meade Society. \nGet the inside story on General George Gordon Meade—the Union’s “goggle-eyed snapping turtle” and the victor of Gettysburg. \nDid you know the man who saved the Union also designed our very own Barnegat Lighthouse? \nAndy will regale us with Meade’s legendary exploits\, from the battlefield to the drafting table! \nJoin us in person at the museum at 1:00 PM (doors open at 12:30)\, \nwhere we’ll welcome you with delicious\, warm coffee provided by Whittingham Coffee House and tasty morsels from Baked on the Beach for a relaxed and social afternoon of learning. \nPre-registration preferred walk ins always welcome. \nMay 27\, 2026 \nhttps://www.lbihistoricalmuseum.org/speaker-series \nlbimuseumevents@gmail.com \n609-494-0700
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/history-happens-here-my-story-general-george-meade/
LOCATION:Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum\, 129 Engleside Ave.\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T160000
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SUMMARY:LBI Historical Museum 50th Anniversary Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate five decades of island heritage at the Long Beach Island Historical Museum 50th Anniversary Open House! \nThis 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. \nEvent Highlights \nGuided Tours: Join docent-led tours at 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM to explore the museum’s shingle-style architecture and open floor plan. \nLet our docents tell the 150-year-old stories of events that affected the people on LBI. \nExplore the more than 5000 artifacts\, documents\, and pictures that bring the past to life for the visitor. \nInteractive History: Explore the restored Fisherman’s Cottage and the “Celebrating Summer Fun\, 1950–1980” exhibit\, featuring nostalgic looks at local surfing\, fashion\, and beach culture. \nSpecial Tribute: At 2:00 PM\, the museum will host a ceremony celebrating its volunteers and a special tribute to John Coyle\, a pivotal figure in the museum’s founding. \nWhat to Explore \nLegendary Exhibits: View artifacts ranging from early Native American history to harrowing tales of LBI shipwrecks and the U.S. Life Saving Service. \nThe “Storm of ’62”: See haunting photographs and read firsthand letters from survivors of the devastating Great Atlantic Storm. \nFamily Fun: The museum is child-friendly\, offering scavenger hunts to engage younger historians. \n\nhttps://www.lbihistoricalmuseum.org/open-house \nlbimuseumevents@gmail.com \n609-494-0700
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/lbi-historical-museum-50th-anniversary-open-house/
LOCATION:Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum\, 129 Engleside Ave.\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
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SUMMARY:History Happens Here - The British Soldier & the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The British Are Coming… to LBI! \nJoin Jeff Brown\, a History Teacher at Southern Regional High School\, take a deep dive into Revolutionary War history\, soldier life\, and local coastal impact. \nDon’t miss this chance to see history from a whole new perspective. \nMuskets\, uniforms\, and untold stories await!Step back into the 18th century with the LBI Historical Museum for an immersive look at The British Soldier & the American Revolution. \nWhile we often hear the Patriots’ side of life\, what was life really like for the “Redcoats” stationed on our shores? \nFrom the discipline of the front lines to the local skirmishes that rattled the Jersey Coast\, join us as we explore the gear\, the grind\, and the grit of the British infantryman. \nDiscover how the “King’s men” viewed the rebellion and the role they played in the legendary battles right in our backyard. \nhttps://www.lbihistoricalmuseum.org/speaker-series \nlbimuseumevents@gmail.com \n609-494-0700
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/history-happens-here-the-british-soldier-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum\, 129 Engleside Ave.\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T090000
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SUMMARY:Annual Trash & Treasures Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:  \nAnnual Trash & Treasures Sale \nThe “Treasure Hunter’s Dream” (Event Focus) \nHeadline: Not All Treasures are Buried… Some are at the Museum! 🏴‍☠️💎 \nGet ready for the event of the summer! Join the LBI Historical Association for two days of epic treasure hunting. \nWhether you’re looking for vintage gems\, kitchen essentials\, or the perfect beach read\, we’ve got prices that will make your wallet sing! 🎶 \n📅 WHEN: June 27th 9:00am- 3:00pm \nJune 28th 11:00am-3:00pm \n📍 WHERE: LBI Historical Association & Museum What you’ll find: \n✅ Charming small furniture & lamps \n✅ Games & toys for the kids \n✅ Kitchen staples & unique home decor \n✅ Books\, albums\, and more! \nGrab your friends\, find your bargain\, and support local history. Everything must go! \nhttps://www.lbihistoricalmuseum.org/trash-and-treasures \nlbimuseumevents@gmail.com \n609-494-0700
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/annual-trash-treasures-fundraiser/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum\, 129 Engleside Ave.\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T100000
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SUMMARY:Summer S.T.E.A.M. in the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Looking for kids summer activities on LBI? \nThe Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum has a Makerspace program for kids\, 5 – 12 years of age. \nThe morning incorporates STEAM activities with historical artifacts from the Museum. \nMondays in July & August @ 10:00am \nEach week\, a new design challenge is presented to the kids and their parents. \nIt’s truly a family affair where problem-solving becomes the key to having fun and learning through STEAM activities. \nJuly 6th – Challenge:  Build a Paper Bridge \nLearn about compression and tension and the effects of both when building a bridge. \nJuly 13th – Challenge: Lighthouses on the Jersey Shore \nDiscover the problems encountered by ships at sea\, then build a lighthouse using materials found around the house. \nJuly 20th – Challenge: Breaches Buoy Challenge \nLearn how\, in the early days\, lives were saved from doomed ships using lines that were shot from shore to ship so that passengers and sailors could follow the line to safety. \nJuly 27th – Challenge: \nBoats that Float – Learn about the early fishermen on LBI and pound fishing. Kids will discover what makes a boat float and design their own boats with bouys. \nAugust 3rd Challenge: Anchor & Mooring \nThe kids will tour the museum\, inside and out\, to see and learn the different types of anchors\, then they will be tasked with making their own chain from one piece of paper and using their ingenuity to make it the longest possible chain! \nAugust 10th \nChallenge: Communication is Key \nIn the earliest days of the telephone\, people couldn’t dial one another directly.  Students investigate how sound travels through a string and air. They will be challenged to redesign the string telephone for distance. \nAugust 17th \nChallenge: Wind Powered Vehicle Challenge The earliest sailboats were no more complicated than hoisting a bed sheet on a pole and letting the wind do all the work. \nBut what happens if you want to go in a different direction than the wind is blowing? \nEveryone will explore wind power and build vehicles that sail with the wind. \nAugust 24th \nChallenge: Egg Drop Challenge \nIn this activity\, the kids will tour the museum with a focus on natural disasters that have impacted LBI. \nThey will learn about the change from potential energy to kinetic energy and the energy transfer that occurs on impact. \nUsing engineering design\, the kids will design\, create\, and test a device that will prevent a raw egg from breaking when dropped from a specific height. \nhttps://www.lbihistoricalmuseum.org/kids-summer-activities-lbi \nlbimuseumevents@gmail.com \n609-494-0070
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/summer-s-t-e-a-m-in-the-museum/2026-07-06/
LOCATION:Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum\, 129 Engleside Ave.\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,Festivals & Family Fun,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T193000
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SUMMARY:20th Annual Chocolate Fair
DESCRIPTION:The 20th Annual Chocolate Fair \nThe most delicious event of the summer! \nAugust 6\, 2026 \nDoors open for ticket holders at 6pm \nLBI Historical Museum \n129 Engleside Ave. Beach Haven \nwww.lbihistoricalmuseum.org \n20th Annual Chocolate Fair! | My Site \n 
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/20th-annual-chocolate-fair/
LOCATION:Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum\, 129 Engleside Ave.\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T230000
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CREATED:20260326T190235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T190235Z
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SUMMARY:LBI ParaCon - A Paranormal and Psychic Expo
DESCRIPTION:LBI ParaCon – A Paranormal and Psychic Expo The day will be filled with paranormal and psychic information and experiences. \nGeneral 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. \nA series of speakers will be available to attend in the Fisherman’s Cottage running all afternoon. \nDuring the evening (not included in general admission) a VIP Paranormal Investigation experience of two sites will be conducted by two different investigating teams. \nFor $75 ticket holders will be invited to join a sensitivity circle\, learn to use ghost hunting equipment and will be hands on with investing two sites with two different paranormal investigating teams. \nA truly once in a lifetime VIP EXPERIENCE!!
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/lbi-paracon-a-paranormal-and-psychic-expo/
LOCATION:Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum\, 129 Engleside Ave.\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T190000
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SUMMARY:LBI Historical Museum Candlelight Concert
DESCRIPTION:Experience an unforgettable evening of music\, ambiance\, and history at the LBI Historical Museum’s Candlelight Concert on Friday\, October 2\, 2026. \nSet 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 within our unique museum setting. \nBegin the night with quiet background music\, a glass of sparkling wine\, and lite fare from 5:30–6:00 PM while you explore the museum exhibits before the performance. \nThen settle in to relax and enjoy a truly unforgettable concert experience. ✨ \nThe concert will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 PM\, offering a magical hour of live string music in a truly unique atmosphere. \nTickets for this special evening are available exclusively online and must be purchased in advance. Limited Availability. \nhttps://www.lbihistoricalmuseum.org/candlelight-concert \nlbimuseumevents@gmail.com \n609-494-0070
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/lbi-historical-museum-candlelight-concert/
LOCATION:Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum\, 129 Engleside Ave.\, Beach Haven\, NJ\, 08008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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