2020-09-25 - Happening At The Museum

 

View this email in your browser       The Graphophone, invented in 1897  by Alexander Graham Bell at the Volta Laboratory in Washington, D.C., was an improved version of the phonograph invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison in Menlo Park, New Jersey. Bell introduced the use of wax-coated cardboard cylinders to record and play sound. These cylinders were the precursors to vinyl records, cassette tapes, compact discs, and other digital recording formats. More. Historic Happenings Blog Shut Down     Sadly, changes by Google to their system have caused our Historic Happenings Blog to be shut down.  Google has decided that posts scheduled in the future will no longer be shown on their Blogger/Blogspot site until that date and time arrives.  Posts that already exist in the future exist and will remain posted on our blog. We just cannot add to it.      We are looking for a new home for the blog and will let you know when one is found.  Anyone who has an idea where to post events, please let us know, as your ideas are always welcome. TOHM What is Happening at the Township of Ocean Historical Museum upcoming events We will continue to update with additional things to do and see at home.  If you have a suggestion for something you would like to see, please let us know.  Enjoy and stay safe. Join our E-Mail List(s) http://www.OceanMuseum.com View the AtHome On-Line Museum 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 PLEASE NOTE: At the present time, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum will only be open on all Sunday afternoons, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm or by appointment.  We will be adding days in the future and will continue to keep you advised. Web Site: http://www.OceanMuseum.org or our other web locations listed below. Funding for the Township of Ocean Historical Museum provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust. Funding for the Township of Ocean Historical Museum provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust. 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 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.   September 25, 2020 Township of Ocean Historical Museum "An open door to the history of coastal Monmouth County" Located in the Historic Eden Wooley House Address: 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 Mailing: P.O. Box 516, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-0516 732-531-2136 E-Mail:  info@OceanMuseum.org Web Site:  http://www.OceanMuseum.org Links to Our Web Sites Copyright © 2008-2020 by the Township of Ocean Historical Museum, All Rights Reserved.   You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Township of Ocean Historical Museum or you have attended one of our events where you gave us your e-mail address. Our mailing address is: Township of Ocean Historical Museum, P.O. Box 516, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-0516 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Google+ Pinterest Instapaper

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2020-09-23 - Turn old jewelry and more into cash and benefit the Ocean Township Historical Museum

 

View this email in your browser Turn old jewelry and more into cash and benefit the Ocean Township Historical Museum Wednesday, October 7,  2020, 6 to 8 p.m. Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755   Fully licensed local jeweler and appraiser Earth Treasures will buy your unwanted jewelry and donate 15% of its profit to the Museum.*  Bring your gold, silver, and platinum items (not just jewelry), costume and estate jewelry. An appraiser will meet with you in a private session—conforming to all COVID-19 safety guidelines, including wearing of a mask (required).  You walk away with cash.   Visit shopearthtreasures.com/sell-your-jewelry for a full list of saleable items. (Earth Treasures will keep the fundraiser open at its store one week past the event.) Tell a friend. * The donation comes from Earth Treasures’ profit, not your payment.  You receive the same price for your items as you would at its store. ALL VISITORS MUST WEAR A MASK. • Please practice Social Distancing and maintain 6’ from you and other individuals at ALL times. • Please follow all directional signs and guidance from our event staff. • All guests must adhere to proper handwashing practices. Hand sanitizer will be available. October 7, 2020- Turn old jewelry and more into cash Richmond Gallery - "Votes for Women: The Story of Suffrage" Exhibit runs until July, 2020. More. Our Town Gallery - “Election Memorabilia: The Stuff of American Campaigning”  Exhibit opens December 7, 2019, and runs until November 24, 2020.  More. Together with our permanent exhibits in the Our Town Gallery and the Hearth and Home Gallery 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 Web Site: http://www.OceanMuseum.org or our other web locations listed below. Funding for the Township of Ocean Historical Museum provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust. 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 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. September 23, 2020 Township of Ocean Historical Museum "An open door to the history of coastal Monmouth County" Located in the Historic Eden Wooley House Address: 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 Mailing: P.O. Box 516, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-0516 732-531-2136 E-Mail:  OceanMuseum@yahoo.com Web Site:  http://www.OceanMuseum.org Links to Our Web Sites Copyright © 2008-2020 by the Township of Ocean Historical Museum, All Rights Reserved.   You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Township of Ocean Historical Museum or you have attended one of our events where you gave us your e-mail address.   Our mailing address is: Township of Ocean Historical Museum, P.O. Box 516, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-0516 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Google Pinterest Instapaper

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