“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 […]
George Washington Presented by Jeffrey Finegan Ocean County Historical Society Time 2:00 PM Sunday, May 4th, 2025 Join us for a talk on George Washington by author Jeffrey Finegan. Jeffrey has written four books known as the I Knew George Washington series. These books are written from the perspective of people who knew George Washington […]
The Intelligence Network in New Jersey during the Revolutionary War Presented by Russ Dutcher Ocean County Historical Society Time 2:00 PM Sunday, April 13, 2025 The primary focus of this presentation and discussion by Russ Dutcher will be on the enhanced intelligence network that existed in New Jersey before, during, and after the Battles of […]
Presented by JuliaRose Violante Ocean County Historical Society Time 2:00 PM Sunday, March 23, 2025 The Ocean County Historical Society welcomes JuliaRose Violante for a discussion of the wide-ranging hardships and tragedies women dealt with during the American War for Independence, as well as some of their invaluable contributions to the war effort, from […]
