Ocean County Historical Society

Where the unique history of Ocean County is told

For over 70 years, the Society has been collecting, preserving, and interpreting stories, artifacts and archival resources that celebrate Ocean County’s distinct heritage.

The Elizabeth Sculthorp Force House, a vernacular Victorian house, built in the mid-1880s, was once the residence of a sea captain and then later of an innovative educator and social reformer. Featured are Native American implements, period furnishings, artifacts, local industries, artworks and photographs. The House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the State Register of Historic Places, and the New Jersey Women’s Heritage Trail.

The Richard L. Strickler Research Center, a contemporary addition to the house, is an extensive repository for a library of books, maps, and historical and genealogical records that provide students, researchers, genealogists, and history enthusiasts with the essential resources necessary for telling the stories of Ocean County.