Emails - Township of Ocean Historical Museum: 2020-10-02

Fall Speaker Event - VISIT THE ICONIC CHURCH OF THE PRESIDENTS
Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 7:15 pm
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Jim Foley, Borough of Deal Historian and President of the Long Branch Historical Museum Association Board of Trustees will present a ZOOM meeting on Wednesday,. October, 21st to members and guests of the Township of Ocean Historical Museum. He will walk us through the history of the St. James Chapel (Church of the Presidents) which was constructed in 1879 and is located in the Elberon section of Long Branch. In addition to discussing the seven presidents who worshipped there, Jim will talk about the "Summer Capital" during our nation's Gilded Age and the role Edgar Dinkelspiel played in saving this National Treasure from the wrecking ball.

Sadly, Frank D'Esposito, a great friend and supporter of the Museum, passed away last week. We remember Frank with the Hometown Histories video he made with his brother in 2018. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends. More.

A confluence of misfortunes added up to tragedy for the Morro Castle. The liner was on its 174th return trip from Havana to New York when its captain died mysteriously. That same night, a fire of suspicious origin broke out on board. The acting captain delayed signaling for help, thinking at first he could make it to New York. An oncoming Nor’easter fanned the flames. By 3 a.m. the ship--whose design and materials contributed to the fire’s spread--was ablaze. They were six miles off Sea Girt. Launch of the lifeboats was hampered by fire. Just 6 made it to shore, carrying only 85 people--80 of whom were crew members! Panicked passengers, who had received no lifesaving instruction, jumped into the sea. Nearby ships sped to pick up survivors. 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

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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

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.

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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.

October 02, 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

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