Events
The Ocean County Historical Society offers a variety of programs and events throughout the year. Upcoming events are listed below.
To register for a program, please e-mail us at oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com stating the date of the program for which you are registering, your name, zip code, and email address.
Go to our YouTube channel to view past programs, including Camp Albocondo (9/2020), Great Storms of the Jersey Shore (10/2020), Cedar Bridge Tavern (3/2021), Composting in Ocean County (4/2021), The African-American Heritage Museum of Southern New Jersey (1/2022), and much more!
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April 12, 2026
2:00 PM
Who were New Jersey's Pine-Robbers?
Who were New Jersey’s Pine-Robbers? The notorious Pine-Robbers were a legendary fixture of New Jersey history during the American Revolution. However, how accurately have they been portrayed? While addressing this question, local author Robert Cobb will provide a brief introduction to the overall subject.
Robert Cobb recently published a book entitled Privateers and Pine-Robbers: Coastal New Jersey during the American Revolution, which chronicles the colorful history of coastal New Jersey during the Revolutionary War. The purpose of the book is to take stories rooted in New Jersey’s folklore and place them within a historical narrative based on facts. Following the event, Robert will be available for a book signing. A retired college administrator, he now lives in Barnegat.
This event takes place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. Our speaker series is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
SEATING IS LIMITED! To reserve your seat, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program to oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.
May 10, 2026
2:00 PM
General John Lacey and the Battle of the Crooked Billet
Renowned historian Scott Randolph will tell us how General John Lacey became a hero during the Battle of the Crooked Billet. Randolph will discuss the general’s ties to Lacey Township, named after him. He will also discuss the brutal atrocities committed under British Major John Graves Simcoe. (Simcoe is featured in the TV mini-series, “Turn”.)
Scott Randolph has worked in radio, film, and television for over 30 years. He was an on-air talent for WJJZ Philadelphia and WHWH Princeton. In his TV career he directed “Christina Cook” on PBS for over 10 years and was the director of “Comcast Newsmakers” for 15 years. He produced and directed the award-winning documentary, “The Battle of the Crooked Billet”, which premiered at Valley Forge National Park.
This event takes place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. Our speaker series is free, but donations are greatly appreciated.
SEATING IS LIMITED! To reserve your seat, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program to oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.
May 28, 2026
5:30 PM
Ocean County Historical Society Installation Dinner
The annual OCHS Installation Dinner will be held at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 28 at the Ocean County Historical Society. Please join us as we install our newest board members, celebrate this past year’s achievements, award scholarships, and spend an evening with friends. The cost is $40.00 per person. This includes a cheese platter, salad, an Italian style buffet with meats and pasta, bread, dessert, coffee and soft drinks. Dress is casual. Checks should be made out to OCHS and mailed to the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 with Attention Jeff on the envelope. Be sure to include a list of the names of all the people attending. If you have any questions, please call the museum at 732-341-1880.
