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Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 7:15 pm
Township of Ocean Board of Education (Old Oakhurst School), Auditorium,
163 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755 |
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Coastal Monmouth County has been a summer destination for vacationers seeking relief from the heat of the city since the early 19th century. And in the 20th century—within the memory of many of us—the lure of our beaches, boardwalks, and rides moved millions of day-trippers to take to their cars and travel down Route 35 (and later the Parkway) in search of sea air and summer excitement.
At the Museum’s next Speaker Event, 7:15, Wednesday, June 13, at the Board of Education building, 163 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, local historian Rick Geffken tells stories of amusements, now lost, that drew the crowds to our shore. From Highlands to Manasquan, with stops in Long Branch, Asbury, and Ocean Grove, he shares images and tales of resorts, rides, theme parks, and the characters behind them.
Rick has written three books and many articles on Monmouth County history. He retired from a career as a sales executive for Hewlett-Packard. He is a retired U.S. Army officer and Viet Nam veteran.
The speaker event is open to the public, free of charge. Donations are appreciated. Refreshments are served. (We collect and welcome non-perishable items for the Fulfill food bank.) |
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| Richmond Gallery - "New Jersey and the Great War: Local Stories of World War I" Exhibit runs until June 14, 2018. More. |
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| Our Town Gallery - "Farms Galore: The Story of Ocean Township's Rural Past." Exhibit runs until November 22, 2018. More. |
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Together with our permanent exhibits in the Our Town Gallery and the Hearth and Home Gallery
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The Township of Ocean Historical Museum, founded in 1984, is a member-supported, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Its headquarters, the Eden Woolley House, is one of the few 18th century structures still in existence in the Township and is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), Thursday Evenings (7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 15 through December 15) and the first and second Sundays of each month (1p.m. to 4 p.m.). The Township of Ocean Historical Museum offers exhibits on the history of coastal Monmouth County and a full calendar of events. The Museum is also 100% volunteer supported, with no paid staff. The Museum maintains a library and archive, which houses manuscripts, books, and photographs of historical and genealogical interest. For more information, please call 732-531-2136 or visit our website at
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| Funding for the Township of Ocean Historical Museum provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust. |
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| Funding has been made possible in part by an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of the Department of State, through grant funds administered by the Monmouth County Historical Commission |
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Painting and repair of the exterior of the Stucile Farms Dairy Barn have been accomplished with 2018 financial assistance from The 1772 Foundation in cooperation with and administrated by the New Jersey Historic Trust.
Painting and repair of the exterior of the Stucile Farms Water Tower have been accomplished with 2016 financial assistance from The 1772 Foundation in cooperation with and administrated by the New Jersey Historic Trust.
Painting and repair of the exterior of the Eden Woolley House Farms Water Tower have been accomplished with 2014 financial assistance from The 1772 Foundation in cooperation with and administrated by the New Jersey Historic Trust.
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