General John Lacey and the Battle of the Crooked Billet Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Renowned historian Scott Randolph will tell us how General John Lacey became a hero during the Battle of the Crooked Billet. Randolph will discuss the General’s ties to Lacey Township, named after him. He will also discuss the […]
Who Were New Jersey’s Pine-Robbers? Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM The title of Robert Cobb’s presentation will be Who Were New Jersey’s Pine-Robbers? The notorious Pine-Robbers were a legendary fixture of New Jersey history during the American Revolution. However, how accurate have they been portrayed? While addressing this question, the talk will provide […]
Rescheduled Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Ocean County Historical Society Location: 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 @12:30 PM Please visit the Ocean County Historical Society on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as we proudly celebrate our seventy-fifth anniversary. Our day will commence with a guided tour from 12:30 pm-1:45 […]
“Gravesites of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence” presented by TJ Fallon Sunday, March 15, 2026 – 2:00 PM TJ Fallon returns to the Ocean County Historical Society on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with a PowerPoint presentation on the gravesites of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence. Back in 2020, TJ was […]
“A Titanic Loss for New Jersey” by Robert DeSando Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Meet Robert DeSando as he discusses his newest book " A Titanic Loss for New Jersey" on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Learn about how the sinking of the Titanic impacted New Jersey from both a personal […]
Ocean County Historical Society Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM The Battle of Springfield – presented by Bob Gula Join us for a talk by Bob Gula, who will be portraying Revolutionary War soldier Jehiel Day (his 5x great grandfather!) as he discusses the Battle of Springfield. The Battle of Springfield in 1780 was […]
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Ocean County History Society Location: 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 @12:30 PM Please visit the Ocean County Historical Society on Sunday, December 14, 2025, as we proudly celebrate our seventy-fifth anniversary. Our day will commence with a guided tour at 12:30 pm of our […]
Victorian Holiday Open House with Santa and Mrs. Claus Ocean County Historical Society Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Date: Saturday, November 29th, 2025 The Ocean County Historical Society is pleased to announce our fifth annual Victorian Style Open House to be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Bring […]
Location: Ocean County Historical Society Time: 2:00 PM Sunday, November 16th—Native American Wisdom –Presented by Ande Three Ravens Three Ravens is an Indigenous American artist of Misikita Black Foot and Mandan ancestry. He is an expert flute player, instrument maker, percussionist, and vocalist who specializes in the rich, ancient Indigenous traditions of South, Meso, and […]
Old Methodist Cemetery -- presented by Joseph Latshaw Join us for a presentation by Joseph Latshaw about the historic Old Methodist Cemetery, located at the corner of Hooper Avenue and Washington Street in Toms River. This Power Point presentation will include a brief history of 19th Century Toms River, the emergence of Methodism, the identity […]
Location: Ocean County Historical Society Time: 2:00 PM Sunday, September 14th – The Garden State: Where Ideas Grow – presented by Linda Barth The Ocean County Historical Society is proud to present New Jersey author Linda Barth as she discusses her book, A History of Inventing in New Jersey: From Thomas Edison to the Ice […]
FIFTH ANNUAL OCEAN COUNTY HISTORY DAY The fifth annual Ocean County History Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM, “rain or shine.” The location is the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River. The event is sponsored by the Ocean County Historical Society, Ocean County Cultural […]
