7 Above and Beyond, continued from page 6 Special Gifts Dr. Thomas Rich ($286 quilt raffle ticket printing) Gifts in memory of Doc Richmond (>$2,000)
Grants and Foundations
2019 Monmouth County Regrant ($3,000) Township of Ocean Matching Grant ($17,171) William T. and Marie J. Henderson Foundation ($1000) 2018 IBM Corporation Grant ($2000) The Rita and Harry Greenberger Foundation ($100)
Business Partners
Ocean Township Society ($250) Ansell, Grimm & Aaron
Community Leader ($100-$249) Fire & Safety Systems Co. Golda & Golda, CPAs Food Circus Super Markets
A&N Power Washing & Snow Removal
County Clerk brings staff to see suffrage exhibit
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s Monmouth County Clerk, Christine Hanlon is responsible (among many other things) for tallying the votes and certifying the results of our elections. So her interest in suffrage is understandable. On August 6, she brought three young women from her office to the Museum for a tour of “Votes for Women: New Jersey and Beyond.” Christine is actively promoting celebrations of the centennial of the 19th Amendment. She’s compiling a brochure of events and exhibits (including ours) to be distributed throughout the county. And she’s invited us to install a mini-exhibit in the display case at her main office in Freehold In January. Photo op with Susan B. Anthony: (Left to right) Allison Hemsing, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon, Museum Exhibit Director Peggy Dellinger, Assistant to the Clerk Jennifer
Collins, and Victoria Cattelona
Remembering . . . Heather MacDonald, 40, of Ocean, died September 12. Heather brought history to life at the Woolley House. She was Mrs. Elizabeth Woolley, President James Garfield’s widow, and Mabel Fenton to hundreds of Museum visitors. (See article p. 2.) Howard “Doc” Richmond, 90, of Oakhurst, died July 27. Doc dedicated a lifetime of service to the community. He was a 61-year member of the Oakhurst Fire Department and Fire Aid Squad. He was the moving force behind the restoration of the Eden Woolley House. The Museum’s Richmond Gallery is named for the extraordinary contributions made by Doc and his widow Ginny. (See “I Remember...”, p. 5.) Barbara Nappen, 79, died June 27. Barbara was a Monmouth University graduate and served as president of the Oakhurst School PTA. She was an arts and crafts hobbyist and business owner. Lou Gorra, 73, died June 19. Lou was a graduate of Asbury Park High School (APHS) and Monmouth College. After teaching 33 years at APHS, he launched a second career as a civilian agent in the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Judy Benn, 75, died May 28. Judy taught at Monmouth University and ran a counseling service. She worked throughout her life for social justice, most recently through her temple and the Jewish Federation.
Ocean’s Heritage, Fall 2019
Mark your calendar
Coming Events
Holiday Weekend and Election Memorabilia Exhibit
Sat., Dec. 7 and Sun., Dec. 8--Eden Woolley House. Handmade gifts, homemade goodies, the premiere of a new exhibit.
2020 Museum membership due
January 1
Museum reopens after holidays Thursday, January 2, 1-4 Members-Only
Gallery Talk, Wine and Cheese Reception Sunday, February 23, 3 to 4:30 p.m. A members-only wine and cheese reception with a private gallery talk. Space is limited. Call the Museum (732-531-2136) for reservations. Speaker Series
Nike Missiles at Sandy Hook
Wednesday, March 25, Board of Ed building, Monmouth Rd., Oakhurst. Army veterans Bill Jackson and Kevin McMahon present a behind-the-scenes story of the Nike anti-aircraft missile system at Fort Hancock. Speaker Series
Hidden History of Monmouth County
Wednesday, May 20, Board of Ed building, Monmouth Rd., Oakhurst. Author Rick Gefken shares the findings from his latest book.
Holiday and Winter Hours
The Museum closes for the holidays after Thursday, December 19 and reopens Thursday, January 2. We also close Thursday evenings for the winter after December 12, reopening Thursday evening March 12.
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