Township of Ocean Historical Museum 163 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst New Jersey 07755 (908) 531-2136
September 1998 Volume 13, No. 3
Mark your Calendar Tuesday September 29th 7:30 p.m.
MUSEUM MEETING Old Oakhurst Schoolhouse
Saturday October 17 10 – 4 p. m.
ARCHIVE DAY Monmouth County Library, Manalapan
December 5 – 6 11 – 4 p.m.
“OCEAN TOWNSHIP’S SESQUICENTENNIAL” Our Annual Exhibit
News 1998 HOLIDAYEXHIBIT
Peggy Dellinger, Exhibit Director and her committee are busily working on the 1998 Holiday Exhibit. Did you ever wonder what was happening in Ocean Township during the Civil War? What is the connection between the Wright Brothers and Ocean Township? Many other little know and interesting facts will be revealed at this years Holiday Exhibit, celebrating 150 years of the Township of Ocean. _______________________________________________________________________
QUILT
The Museum Quilters, led by Marge Edelson, have almost completed the 1998 quilt, to be raffled off at the December Exhibit. Soon you will be receiving raffle books. Please help support this important fundraiser by selling or purchasing raffle tickets. _______________________________________________________________________
TUESDAYSAT THE MUSEUM
The Museum’s regular hours, on Tuesdays, from 1 – 4, always prove to be interesting. This
SCHOOL TOURS
School tours begin in October on Tuesdays from 9 – 11 am. Can you help? Call 531-2136. _______________________________________________________________________
MEMBERSHIP
Dues are always accepted and appreciated. We will figure out what year you’re paying, if you’re unsure. Only $5.00. Thanks!
summer Ann & Kathy greeted and assisted many visitors interested in local and/or family history. Stop by and investigate the museum’s extensive files and archives. Other hours by appointment. _______________________________________________________________________