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.zoom@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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September 11, 2022
2:00 PM
Bill Cranmer: Gentleman, Craftsman, Scholar, and Decoy Carver
Please join the Ocean County Historical Society in welcoming Arthur C. Liese, who will present the story of Bill Cranmer, a master carpenter, home builder on LBI, and classic New Jersey museum quality decoy carver. Mr. Cranmer was a well read, scholarly gentleman. Most importantly, he was a man of character, pride, and integrity.
Arthur C. Liese is the President and Managing Director of the Sporting Gallery and Book Shop, Inc. Founded in 1933 in New York City, it is the oldest gallery of this unique specialty in this country. He is the leading expert on 20th Century American Sporting Art during the Golden Era of Sport (1927-1941). He is an appraiser and well published author and lecturer on this subject.
To register for this free program, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program (September 11) to oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com.
September 17, 2022
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ocean County History Day
The Second Annual Ocean County History Day will take place on Saturday, September 17 at the Ocean County Historical Society, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 18. The Ocean County Historical Society will be co-sponsoring this fun day with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Stop by for free tours of our Victorian style mansion and museum. Enjoy entertainment, a miniature train display, interesting exhibits by many County historical societies and museums, historical reenactors, a used book sale, and much more! Meet Revolutionary War hero Captain Reuben Randolph as portrayed by Tim Hart at 11:00. Meet Revolutionary War hero Captain Joshua Huddy as portrayed by Dr. Jeff Schenker at 11:30. The band Jersey Gold will be performing oldies from 12:00 until 1:30. This fun-for-the-entire-family event is free to attend. For additional information, please contact Jeff at 609-339-9134.
October 2, 2022
2:00 PM
The War of 1812
Details coming soon…
November 13, 2022
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire
The Ocean County Historical Society will be hosting a Holiday Gifts, Crafts and Collectibles Faire at Toms River High School South on Sunday, November 13 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. In addition to over 50 vendor tables, there will be historical and cultural displays, a model train exhibit, a snack bar, baked goods for sale, $1.00 used book sale, our annual 50-50, and more! This event, sponsored in part by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission, will feature an Ocean County History and Cultural Pavilion. There is no charge for admission. For additional information, please contact Jeff at 609-339-9134.
Toms River High School South is located in the Downtown Toms River area. Use 212 Hooper Avenue as a GPS setting.
Attention vendors: Tables (12′ size) are available at $45 for one, $85 for two, and $130 for three. For additional information or a vendor contract, please call 609-339-9134.
November 20, 2022
2:00 PM
Treatment of Native Americans: Genocide or Clash of Cultures?
Details coming soon…
December 4, 2022
2:00 PM
The Lights Go Out in the Electric City
“The Lights Go Out in the Electric City: South Lakewood Park, An Exclusive Enclave for Socialites and Scientists, Reduced to Burning Embers and Forgotten by History”, by Robert DeSando.
Details coming soon…
