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.programs@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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Our Sunday in-person programs are not scheduled in June, July, and August. Programs will resume in September.
May 28, 2026
5:30 PM
Ocean County Historical Society Installation Dinner
The annual OCHS Installation Dinner will be held at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 28 at the Ocean County Historical Society. Please join us as we install our newest board members, celebrate this past year’s achievements, award scholarships, and spend an evening with friends. The cost is $40.00 per person. This includes a cheese platter, salad, an Italian style buffet with meats and pasta, bread, dessert, coffee and soft drinks. Dress is casual. Checks should be made out to OCHS and mailed to the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ 08753 with Attention Jeff on the envelope. Be sure to include a list of the names of all the people attending. If you have any questions, please call the museum at 732-341-1880.
September 20, 2026
2:00 PM
OCHS Celebrates 250 Years of American Independence
You are invited to visit the Ocean County Historical Society on Sunday, September 20 as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. There will be an open house commencing at 12:30 with guided tours of the Victorian style Elizabeth Sculthorp Force House and Museum. You will be able to view our newest display on the history of the American Revolution and the involvement of Ocean County. The display is co-sponsored by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission. At 2:00, live music of the 18th century will be performed by Ministers of Apollo, followed by a celebratory cake.
Ministers of Apollo, a historical music and performance duo consisting of Eliza Vincz and Eric Lichack, recreate 18th century American life through authentic music, costumes, and living history demonstrations.
This event takes place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. There is no charge, but donations are greatly appreciated. To attend, you must register in advance by sending your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program to oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com.
