2021-05-07 - Happening at the Museum

View this email in your browser One Past Exhibit and One Coming Event The Civil War is the subject of more than an estimated 60,000 books, scores of movies, and a groundbreaking TV documentary. So it’s a legitimate question to ask: What could our local history museum possibly add? The answer: local history. More.   Spring Speaker Event - New Archeological Finds at the Woolley Site Wednesday, May 12,2021, at 7:00 p.m. Via Zoom You must sign-up to receive the meeting link Register in advance for this meeting: http://ow.ly/4PrQ30rFn4i For More information go to http://ow.ly/yUcV30rG5xT The Museum will host a ZOOM presentation on May 12 at 7:00 p.m. The talk will focus on the findings of the most recent archeological dig at the site of the original Woolley dwelling constructed on a site near Poplar Brook during the first decade of the 18th Century.  Sean McHugh, Senior Archaeologist at Richard Grubb & Associates, Inc. will share the unexpected finds of the excavation. He has over 19 years of experience in archaeology and historic preservation.  More. Our 2021 Corporate Sponsors   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 Sadly, we must announce that the 2021 Spring Tea will be cancelled for this year because of the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions. Check our Historic Happenings Blog Our Historic Happenings Blog continues to let you know what fun and interesting things are available on-line (from anywhere) or in-person (from various Museums around New Jersey). More.  Looking for a particular event or date?  Hit the magnifying glass at the top and type what you are searching for. See Our Historic Happenings Blog pages for  On-Line events Events in the next two weeks All future events ** Please note we receive new events on a daily basis. We post them as soon as they are received.  Please check regularly.  Memberships received through 03/19/2021 On-Line Membership Form 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.   May 07, 2021 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 © 2008-2021 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? 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