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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November 29, 2025
10:00 AM
Holiday Open House
The Ocean County Historical Society is pleased to announce our annual Holiday Open House to be held on Saturday, November 29 from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Bring your children and grandchildren to meet Santa Claus. Bring your camera to take pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Tour our Victorian style house and museum complete with holiday music and decorations, and enjoy holiday refreshments and gifts for the children. Best of all the event is free! Come and enjoy a fun filled event with the whole family.
December 14, 2025
12:30 PM
OCHS 75th Anniversary Celebration
You are invited to visit the Ocean County Historical Society on Sunday, December 14 as we proudly celebrate our seventy-fifth anniversary. The day will commence with a guided tour of the Elizabeth Sculthorp Force House and Museum at 12:30. You will be able to view our new display commemorating 75 years of OCHS history. Then join us for birthday cake at 1:30. At 2:00 PM, renowned musicians Anne and Ridley Enslow will be performing a concert of Revolutionary War music. This is part of OCHS’s commitment to celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
This event takes place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. There is no charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. To attend, you must register in advance by sending your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program to oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.
January 11, 2026
2:00 PM
The Battle of Springfield
Join us for a talk by Bob Gula, who will be portraying Revolutionary War soldier Jehiel Day (his 5x great grandfather!) as he discusses the Battle of Springfield. The Battle of Springfield in 1780 was the last major fighting of the American Revolution in the Northeast United States. The Continental Army and local NJ militia successfully repelled British forces looking to capture George Washington and his army in Morristown.
Bob Gula is a retired senior finance executive . He is an active member/officer in the Mayflower Society of New Jersey, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Forgotten Victory Trail Association.
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.
February 15, 2026
2:00 PM
A Titanic Loss for New Jersey
Meet author Robert DeSando as he discusses his newest book, A Titanic Loss for new Jersey. Learn about how the sinking of the Titanic impacted New Jersey from both a personal and economic perspective. Robert’s book will be available for purchase.
Robert is a former journalist, lobbyist and public servant. For more than 16 years, he held a variety of positions with the Asbury Park Press from reporter to bureau chief. He served as communications director and deputy executive director for the New Jersey State General Assembly. He also was a special assistant to the state education commissioner and assistant commissioner for the Department of Transportation.
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.
March 15, 2026
2:00 PM
Gravesites of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
TJ Fallon returns to the Ocean County Historical Society on Sunday, March 15, 2026 with a PowerPoint presentation on the gravesites of the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Back in 2020, TJ was furloughed from work at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. At that time he decided to spend time traveling the nation, visiting the gravesites of former presidents, vice presidents, signers of the Declaration of Independence and baseball Hall of Famers. To accomplish this feat, he traveled more than 20,000 miles through 33 states. His adventures are extremely entertaining and very informative.
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.
April 12, 2026
2:00 PM
Privateers & Pine-Robbers
Meet local author Robert Cobb as he discusses his book Privateers and Pine-Robbers: Coastal New Jersey during the American Revolution. Privateers and Pine-Robbers chronicles the colorful history of coastal New Jersey during the Revolutionary War. Robert discusses the privateers, militia troops, patriots and illicit traders. His book brings to life the well-known historical leaders on both sides as well as the role of ordinary citizens. It is truly a story of daily terror, heroism, greed, patriotism and retribution. After his presentation, Robert’s book will be available for purchase.
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.
