“Gravesites of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence” presented by TJ Fallon Sunday, March 15, 2026 – 2:00 PM TJ Fallon returns to the Ocean County Historical Society on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with a PowerPoint presentation on the gravesites of the fifty-six signers of the Declaration of Independence. Back in 2020, TJ was furloughed from work at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. He decided to spend that 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 thirty-three states. His adventures are extremely entertaining and informative. This event takes place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated. To reserve your seat early please send your name, zip code, email address, phone number, and the name and date of the program (March 15, 2026) to: oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.

Rescheduled Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Ocean County Historical Society Location: 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 @12:30 PM Please visit the Ocean County Historical Society on Saturday, March 28, 2026, as we proudly celebrate our seventy-fifth anniversary. Our day will commence with a guided tour starting at 12:30 pm of our Elizabeth Sculthorp Force house and museum. You will be able to view our new display commemorating seventy-five years of OCHS history. Next, starting at 2:00 pm we will have renowned musicians, Anne and Ridley Enslow, performing a concert of Revolutionary War music. This is part of OCHS’s commitment to celebrating the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. Cordially join us for coffee and a celebratory cake after the performance. This event is free. To reserve your seat early please send your name, zip code, email address, telephone number and the name and date of the program (March 28, 2026) to: oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.            

Who Were New Jersey’s Pine-Robbers? Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM The title of Robert Cobb’s presentation will be 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 accurate have they been portrayed? While addressing this question, the talk 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. 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. There is no charge, but donations are appreciated. To reserve your seat early please send your name, zip code, email address, phone number, and the name and date of the program (April 12, 2026) to: oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com