Welcome To The
Ocean County Historical Society
Telling the Stories of Ocean County
Discover the history of Ocean County
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 home, built in the mid-1800s, was once the residence of a sea captain and then later of an innovative educator and social reformer. Featured are Native American artifacts, period furnishings, late 19th and 20th century local industries, artworks, photographs, and other archival resources. 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 of books, maps, and historical and genealogical records that provide students, researchers, genealogists, and history enthusiasts with essential resources necessary for telling the stories of Ocean County.
Hours of Operation
The business office and the changing exhibit, both located in the Pauline S. Miller Room, are open: Tuesday – Friday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
The research center is open every Tuesday and Wednesday and the first Saturday of each month, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Special Notices
Ocean County Historical Society received funding this year from a grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.
