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Spring Speaker Event - 75th Anniversary of the Hindenburg Disaster - May 8, 2012, 7:15 pm


Spring Speaker Event - 75th Anniversary of the Hindenburg Disaster
May 8, 2012, 7:15 pm
Old Oakhurst School Auditorium, 163 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

Four times larger than the Goodyear blimp, the German airship Hindenburg was described by its designer, Hugo Eckener as “. . . a fabulous silvery fish, floating quietly in the ocean of air . . .”
The grandest of all airships carried its wealthy travelers in splendor.  (Famous passengers on previous trips included a young Nelson Rockefeller, actor Douglas Fairbanks and German world-heavyweight boxing champion Max Schmeling.)

A one-way ticket cost $400, about the price of a small car in those days.  Passenger staterooms included sinks, with a shower available.  An observation deck provided a spectacular view.  The kitchen was stocked with the finest foods, which were enjoyed in an elegant dining room.  There was a dance floor with a band stage, and a baby grand piano adorned the lounge.  There was even a smoking room!

Anyone alive during the late 1930’s will never forget the fiery nighttime crash of the Hindenburg at Lakehurst Naval Air Station May 6, 1937.  The now famous narrated newsreel of the fatal flight elicited gasps and screams from horrified movie audiences.  This tragic event signaled the death knell for dirigible travel.   

On Tuesday, May 8 at 7:15 pm at the Old Oakhurst School auditorium, 163 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, Navy Lakehurst Historical Society president Carl Jablonski will conduct a program detailing this moment in history and provide an overview of WWII and Cold War era airship operations.  Information about the Joint Base—McGuire, Dix, and Lakehurst will also be featured.  Hindenburg photos and artifacts will be displayed.

Open to the public free of charge.  (Donations are welcome.)  Refreshments will be served. 


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Weekend in Old Monmouth - Sat, May 5, 2012 - 10:00 am - 5:00pm; Sun May 6, 2012 - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm


Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712

Also this Weekend At The Eden Woolley House -

- "The Return of Dracula" - the film classic starring Norma Eberhardt, Sat., May 5th, 1:30 pm and Sun. May 6th, 1:30pm

- Tours of the Stucile Farm Property

- Opening of the Norma Eberhardt Art Show, Terner Gallery, Ocean Township Library (Sun. May 6th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

FREEHOLD, NJ ––““Weekend in Old Monmouth”” returns again with 40 historic sites throughout Monmouth County opening their doors to visitors interested in local history. Hours for most sites are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 6.

It's time to take a visit to over 40 historic Monmouth County sites, that illustrate a piece of local history These independent and local historic sites are generally operated independently of one another, but this special tour project synchronizes the hours of operation so history buffs can walk or drive to many of the county’s richest historic places and enjoy them in the spring. Visitors may see the places in any order or no order at all. You can start planning your route by previewing the tour sites on the county’s Web site at www.visitmonmouth.com. There is a detailed tour book and tour map available on the Web site. On the tour dates there are maps and booklets available at each tour stop If you have questions, please e-mail Executive Director, Randall Gabrielan, rgabriel@co.monmouth.nj.us or monmouthhistory@comcast.net
For more information, check out:

Our web site: http://www.OceanMuseum.org
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Our LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/company/Township-of-Ocean-Historical-Museum

Living the History at the Eden Woolley House - Thurs. March 22, 2012 - 7:30pm


Join us on Thursday, March 22nd at 7:30 pm for a special workshop on "Living the History at the Township of Ocean Museum". The workshop is open to anyone of all ages interested in this unique medium used to enhance our museum's historical programs as well as enlighten visitors with costumed demonstrations and performances. The workshop will be conducted by Heather Mac Donald, a veteran historical interpreter of 15 years and volunteer with the Township of Ocean Museum. Included in this workshop will be topics such as becoming a historical figure or storyteller for our museum, and most importantly, dressing the part!

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Our Twitter Page: http://twitter.com/OceanMuseum
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Our LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/company/Township-of-Ocean-Historical-Museum

8th Annual Spring Tea - Saturday April 28, 2012 at 2:00 pm.

 
The Annual Spring Tea will take place on Saturday, April 28th from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Seating will begin at 1:30 pm. The Tea will be held at the West Park Recreation Center in Oakhurst. Tickets are $20.00 and are available now. For tickets call the Museum at (732) 531...-2136. Tickets can be bought singly, but preferably as tables of 4 and 8.

All food is prepared by Museum volunteers and includes: tea sandwiches, breads, desserts and scones with whipped cream, butter and jam along with a variety of teas. There will be a gift auction, a boutique of hand quilted crafts and doll clothes, and entertainment. Prizes will be awarded for a fancy hat contest, so plan on wearing a hat.

ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. EVERY YEAR IS A SELL OUT SO DON'T WAIT TO GET YOUR TICKETS.

Takanassee, Lifesaving and Shipwrecks at the Jersey Shore - Tuesday March 6, 2012, 7:15 pm


Winter Speaker Event - Takanassee, Lifesaving and Shipwrecks at the Jersey Shore - Tuesday March 6, 2012, 7:15 pm - Old Oakhurst School Auditorium

In centuries past, New Jersey was the mariner’s nightmare—arguably the deadliest coast in the world. It is said that if all the ships wrecked along its expanse were laid end to end, the string of sunken hulls would stretch from Sandy Hook t...o Cape May. A deadly combination of shallow and shifting shoals, strong in-shore currents, heavy ship traffic, North Atlantic storms, and primitive navigational and weather forecasting tools together made the Jersey coast the “graveyard of the Atlantic.”

An appeal for help came from a NJ Congressman William Newell (later governor). At his urging, the federal government appropriated funds to establish life-saving stations along the coast. The first federally-equipped station was built at Sandy Hook. Not long after, another was set up at Takanassee beach in Long Branch. The three distinctive buildings that still stand at Takanassee beach were part of the U.S. Life-Saving Service, created in 1848 in response to the alarming loss of life and property from ships wrecked off our shores.

In 1915, the Life-Saving Service merged with the Revenue Cutter Service to form the U.S. Coast Guard, and Guardsmen continued for decades to operate out of Takanassee. The stations were deactivated in 1928 by the Coast Guard, and the site eventually became the Takanassee Beach Club.

Local historians Dr. Richard Fernicola and Jim Foley lent artifacts as well as their expertise to the current Township of Ocean Historical Museum exhibit, Shipwrecks, Life-Saving, and the Story of Takanassee. This fascinating tale of the treacherous nature of early sea travel, New Jerseys’ role in the country’s response and the heroism of Life Saving Station #5 is featured at the Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean.

In conjunction with this exhibit, on Tuesday, March 6 at 7:15 pm at the Old Oakhurst School Auditorium, 163 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, these popular guest speakers will bring to life engaging tales of tragic maritime wrecks, heroic deeds of early life-savers, as well as an update on the fate of the historic buildings of the former lifesaving station.

The program is open to the public free of charge. (Donations are welcome.) Refreshments will be served.

Township of Ocean Historical Museum

Keep in touch with us at:

Our web site: http://www.OceanMuseum.org/
Our Facebook Page: http://www.Facebook.com/OceanMuseum
Our Twitter Page: http://twitter.com/OceanMuseum
Our Blogspot page: http://OceanMuseum.blogspot.com/

Eden Woolley's Birthday Party, Sunday March 4, 2012, 1:00pm-4:00pm

REMINDER -
Sunday, March 4, 2012, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Eden Woolley House, Oakhurst


 

 


 

Heart of Gold (and Silver) Fundraiser - Continued



Well our Heart of Gold Fundraiser was a rousing success. In fact, Earth Treasures has offered to extend the Fundraiser for a week at its store in Eatontown. Earth Treasures, will buy your unwanted gold and other precious metals. They will donate a percentage of their profit to support the Museum. You can exchange gold, platinum and silver jewelry. Earth Treasures will also buy silver place settings, candlesticks, trays etc.

If you were not able to make it to the event last night, you may still be able to trade in your gold silver or platinum and help the Museum at the same time. Go to Earth Treasures anytime up till next Saturday (February 18, 2012) and mention that you are there to help the Ocean Township Historical Museum, and they will not only give you the money for your jewelry, but a percentage will go the Museum as well.

Earth Treasures is located at:

Office Max Shopping Center
178 State Route 35 South
Eatontown, NJ 07724

(732) 542-5444

So, if you were not able to come last night, or if you came but forgot to bring something, there is still time to help.

Thank you for your support,

Township of Ocean Historical Museum
http://www.OceanMuseum.org

Turn Your Gold (and Silver) into Cash and Benefit the Museum

A Tribute to Norma Eberhardt Duaphin


Our friend and founding member of the Township of Ocean Historical Museum, Norma Eberhardt Duaphin recently passed away. We will have a tribute to her and her film career at the Museum.


The Museum's hours are:


Tuesdays - 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.


Wednesdays - 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.


Thursdays - 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.


Thursdays - 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.


Sundays - First and Second Sunday of the month 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.

Shipwrecks, Life-Saving, and the Story of Takanassee


In centuries past, New Jersey was the mariner’s nightmare—arguably the deadliest coast in the world. It is said that if all the ships wrecked along its expanse were laid end to end, the string of sunken hulls would stretch from Sandy Hook to Cape May. A deadly combination of shallow and shifting shoals, strong in-shore currents, heavy ship traffic, North Atlantic storms, and primitive navigational and weather forecasting tools together made the Jersey coast the “graveyard of the Atlantic.”

An appeal for help came from a NJ Congressman William Newell (later governor). At his urging, the federal government appropriated funds to establish life-saving stations along the coast. The first federally-equipped station was built at Sandy Hook. Not long after, another was set up at Takanassee beach in Long Branch.

The three distinctive buildings that still stand at Takanassee beach were part of the U.S. Life-Saving Service, created in 1848 in response to the alarming loss of life and property from ships wrecked off our shores.

In 1915, the Life-Saving Service merged with the Revenue Cutter Service to form the U.S. Coast Guard, and Guardsmen continued for decades to operate out of Takanassee. The stations were deactivated in 1928 by the Coast Guard, and the site eventually became the Takanassee Beach Club.

Local historians Dr. Richard Fernicola and Jim Foley lent artifacts as well as their expertise to the current Township of Ocean Historical Museum exhibit, Shipwrecks, Life-Saving, and the Story of Takanassee. This fascinating tale of the treacherous nature of early sea travel, New Jerseys’ role in the country’s response and the heroism of Life Saving Station #5 is featured at the Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean.

In conjunction with this exhibit, on Tuesday, March 6 at 7:15 pm at the Old Oakhurst School Auditorium, 163 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, these popular guest speakers will bring to life engaging tales of tragic maritime wrecks, heroic deeds of early life-savers, as well as an update on the fate of the historic buildings of the former lifesaving station.

The program is open to the public free of charge. (Donations are welcome.) Refreshments will be served.

New Jersey Monthly Magazine - Best of New Jersey Voting

Friends and Members:
New Jersey Monthly has a poll similar to the Asbury Park Press "Best of New Jersey". I have attached a link to the entry page where you can vote for The Township of Ocean Historical Museum and leave a comment at the bottom of the page. The comments will be added to their link for viewers to read.. The deadline is January 15.
Here is what to do: Once you click on the link and the page comes up, scroll down to MUSEUM (in the Recreation & Attractions Section) and type in Township of Ocean Historical Museum - Oakhurst NJ, then scroll down to the bottom of the page, leave a comment, then click on submit.
Last year's winner was The Newark Museum. The runner's up - Montclair Museum, Liberty Science Museum, Paranormal Museum - Asbury Park, and Museum of New Jersey Maritime History - Beach Haven.
If you are interested, New Jersey Monthly is also running a contest, if you vote in 10 different categories you will become eligible for a prize. (see contest rules on NJ Monthly link)
Please feel free to send this link to friends and family who enjoy our museum.
Thank you,
Brenda Wityk
President
Township of Ocean Historical Museum

Reminder - This Weekend Is the Museum's Holiday Show and Craft Sale

For many it’s become a traditional way to start the holiday season. For the rest, it’s a delight waiting to be discovered. It’s the Museum’s annual Holiday Exhibit, 11 to 4, the first weekend of December.

For two days, December 3 and 4, the Eden Woolley House is transformed for Christmas and Hanukkah. The child-like magic of the season is brought to life. Model trains encircle “Christmas in the City.” Doll houses, decorated to the smallest detail, line the walls. “Toys from the attic” are on display, triggering memories of holidays past.

There is a walking tour of the Museum grounds and sites surrounding it at 1 and 3 on Saturday and again at 1 on Sunday. There are story times throughout the weekend for the little ones, who are invited to bring their dolls or teddies with them, as well as a “teddy bear hunt” and other surprises.

On top of all that, the oldest room in the house (circa 1750) becomes a Holiday Shoppe, full of wonderful handmade items—perfect gifts. Charming outfits for American Girl Dolls and teddy bears. Hand-knit hats for children of all ages. Hand-quilted throws and much more.

There is a bakery with homemade goodies—just right for home or hostess gift. The porch becomes a florist shop—where the Ocean Township Garden Club offers wreathes and swags they have crafted for the holiday.

To top the weekend, our handmade quilt winning raffle ticket is drawn at 3 p.m. on Sunday. All in all, it’s a chance to start the season in style, share memories with family and friends, and get a jump on holiday shopping with one-of-a-kind, Museum-made treasures.

We hope to see you there!

$3 donation suggested. Children free.

QUILT RAFFLE TICKET RETURNS

THANK YOU TO ALL MEMBERS WHO HAVE RETURNED THEIR QUILT RAFFLE TICKET STUBS AND MONEY. This is a major fund raiser for the museum. If you have not returned your raffle stubs and money, PLEASE do it now. A return envelope was enclosed with the raffle book for mailing or bring it to the museum during our open hours. We need everyone’s support. Our mailing address is: Township of Ocean Historical Museum, P.O. Box 516, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

The drawing will be Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 3:00 pm during the Holiday Show and Craft Show at the Museum.

 Thank you very much.

Museum Raffle Committee.


Barnes and Noble Gift Wrap Fundraiser - Nov 27, Dec 6 and Dec 18, 2011


As the holiday shopping season is about to begin, we want everyone to know about an upcoming fund raiser for the Township of Ocean Historical Museum. Once again this year, we will be helping out wrapping books, CD’s and other items purchased at Barnes and Nobles. The events to benefit the Museum will be as follows:

Location                                   Date .                                          Times

Barnes and Noble                    Sun. Nov. 27th                            10:00 am to 7:00 pm                   Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) (Sunday of Thanksgiving
                                                 Weekend)

Barnes and Noble                     Tues. Dec, 6th                             4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Monmouth Mall (Eatontown)

Barnes and Noble                      Sun. Dec. 18th                            3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Route 35 (Holmdel)

Once you have picked your holiday gifts, bring them to the volunteer desk and a member of the Museum will be happy to gift wrap your items. Pick out gifts at Barnes and Noble and help the Museum, what a great idea.

Longwood Gardens Holiday Show Bus Trip


We still have a few seats available for the Longwood Gardens Holiday Bus Trip. The theme of the exhibit this year is “A Gingerbread Christmas.” We will be leaving from the Oakhurst First Methodist Church parking lot at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 7, 2011, and will be returning at approximately 11:00 pm. The Trip is $65.00 per person and includes bus transportation, admission to Longwood Gardens and dinner at Longwood Gardens. The additional number of spaces are limited. Respond ASAP to Paul Edelson (732) 531-9187 or the Museum (732) 531-2136 to reserve a seat.
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