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OCHS Welcomes Accomplished Photographer, Gary Saretsky

Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United States

Well respected throughout the State history community, especially in Monmouth & Ocean Counties, retired Monmouth County archivist & educator Gary Saretsky is also an outstanding  photographer. In 1972, he became seriously involved with photography, eventually sharing his knowledge and experience with students at Mercer County Community College. Established in 1985, his online photo bookstore currently offers more than 800 titles for sale. Art & photography lovers should plan to join OCHS for our Zoom presentation of Gary Saretsky's illustrated slide lecture, Nineteenth Century New Jersey Photographers. After showcasing photographers of State renown, Gary will focus on selected photographers of Ocean County. Gary lectured under the auspices of the Public Scholars Speakers Bureau of the NJ Council for the Humanities before the pandemic. To register, send your name, zip code, email address, and "NJ Photographers" on April 11, 2021 to oceancounty.history@verizon.net. We will send you the link to Zoom a few days before the event.

Free

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

34th Annual Ocean County Historical Society Antiques, Crafts & Collectibles Faire

Toms River South Cafetorium 55 Hyers Street, Toms River, NJ, United States

The Faire will be held in the Toms River South Cafetorium, located off of Hooper Avenue in Toms River. There will be over 50 tables of antiques, crafts & collectibles, plus local history books, local historical societies' exhibits, local artist exhibits, children's entertainment, music, baked goods and a snack bar with hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, bagels, soft drinks, etc.  There will be a classic car display presented by NJ Shore Regional National Chrysler Products Club and a model railroad display by the Ocean County Model Railroad Club. Also, we will have the kickoff of our large annual "50-50 raffle" & free tours of the Ocean County Historical Society's Elizabeth Sculthorp Force House. New additions include Allaire Village costumed tradesman display, 1880's baseball costumed exhibit, World War I re-enactors, Civil War re-enactors including musket firing, suffragist exhibit with free commemorative giveaways, and renown Jersey Shore artist Cathleen Engelsen. Free balloon animals from Freckles the clown on Saturday from 9am-12pm and Sunday from 10am-1pm. Admission is $2.00 each day for people 18 and over.  Masks will be required. Masks will be required. For general public or vendor information, please call Jeff at 609-339-9134.

$2.00 – $18
Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

34th Annual Ocean County Historical Society Antiques, Crafts & Collectibles Faire

Toms River South Cafetorium 55 Hyers Street, Toms River, NJ, United States

The Faire will be held in the Toms River South Cafetorium, located off of Hooper Avenue in Toms River. There will be over 50 tables of antiques, crafts & collectibles, plus local history books, local historical societies' exhibits, local artist exhibits, children's entertainment, music, baked goods and a snack bar with hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, bagels, soft drinks, etc.  There will be a classic car display presented by NJ Shore Regional National Chrysler Products Club and a model railroad display by the Ocean County Model Railroad Club. Also, we will have the kickoff of our large annual "50-50 raffle" & free tours of the Ocean County Historical Society's Elizabeth Sculthorp Force House. New additions include Allaire Village costumed tradesman display, 1880's baseball costumed exhibit, World War I re-enactors, Civil War re-enactors including musket firing, suffragist exhibit with free commemorative giveaways, and renown Jersey Shore artist Cathleen Engelsen. Free balloon animals from Freckles the clown on Saturday from 9am-12pm and Sunday from 10am-1pm. Admission is $2.00 each day for people 18 and over.  Masks will be required. Masks will be required. For general public or vendor information, please call Jeff at 609-339-9134.

$2.00 – $18

Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market

Every Wednesday from 10am-4pm join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District at the weekly Farmers' Market located at 700 Main St. (behind New Life Church).  4 Local NJ farms, Organic farm,  NJ Winery, gourmet Italian Specialties, baked goods, honey, pickles, olives, and much more!  Food truck and smoothie truck on premises every week.    

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

Ocean County Historical Society Hosts WWI Program

Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms River, NJ, United States

Join Monmouth University Specialist Professor of Public History & former US Army Fort Monmouth Command Historian, Melissa Ziobro, for a Zoom presentation on how the US Army Signal Corps employed women as telephone switchboard operators during WWI.  The "Hello Girls" worked long hours to ensure battlefield communications.  After the war, they fought for veteran status and are being considered for a Congressional Gold Medal today.  Register by emailing your name, zip code, and email address to oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com.

Free

Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market

Every Wednesday from 10am-4pm join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District at the weekly Farmers' Market located at 700 Main St. (behind New Life Church).  4 Local NJ farms, Organic farm,  NJ Winery, gourmet Italian Specialties, baked goods, honey, pickles, olives, and much more!  Food truck and smoothie truck on premises every week.    

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market

Every Wednesday from 10am-4pm join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District at the weekly Farmers' Market located at 700 Main St. (behind New Life Church).  4 Local NJ farms, Organic farm,  NJ Winery, gourmet Italian Specialties, baked goods, honey, pickles, olives, and much more!  Food truck and smoothie truck on premises every week.    

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.  

Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market

Every Wednesday from 10am-4pm join the Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District at the weekly Farmers' Market located at 700 Main St. (behind New Life Church).  4 Local NJ farms, Organic farm,  NJ Winery, gourmet Italian Specialties, baked goods, honey, pickles, olives, and much more!  Food truck and smoothie truck on premises every week.    

Event Series Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out

Downtown Night Out is returning in 2021!  We had such a blast last year we are bringing it back.  Every Friday and Saturday downtown restaurants and businesses will be open for dining, drinking, shopping and entertaining.  A section of Washington Street (between Robbins St. and Main St.) will be closed for outdoor dining.