Ocean County Historical Society

Ocean County Historical Society Museum and Research Center The Richard L. Strickler Research Center is a reference library and archives rich in historical and genealogical information.

The Pierson-Sculthorp House is a furnished Victorian home/museum containing period artifacts, antiques, and exhibits.

Join us for a presentation by Scott Randolph, who produced and directed the award-winning documentary, "The Battle of th...
05/05/2026

Join us for a presentation by Scott Randolph, who produced and directed the award-winning documentary, "The Battle of the Crooked Billet", which premiered at Valley Forge National Park.

Our friends at the Berkeley Township Historical Society are hosting a spring tea at the VFW, 383 Veterans Blvd, Bayville...
05/04/2026

Our friends at the Berkeley Township Historical Society are hosting a spring tea at the VFW, 383 Veterans Blvd, Bayville, and we are happy to help promote it!🌸🌷

Meet author Robert Cobb, whose recently published book chronicles the colorful history of coastal NJ during the Revoluti...
04/06/2026

Meet author Robert Cobb, whose recently published book chronicles the colorful history of coastal NJ during the Revolutionary War.

The Toms River Historic Preservation Commission Blockhouse Commemoration will be held on Sunday, March 22 at 11:00 AM on...
03/19/2026

The Toms River Historic Preservation Commission Blockhouse Commemoration will be held on Sunday, March 22 at 11:00 AM on the lawn at Town Hall, weather permitting.

OCHS welcomes TJ Fallon on Sunday, March 15 for a presentation on the Gravesites of the Signers of the Declaration of In...
03/09/2026

OCHS welcomes TJ Fallon on Sunday, March 15 for a presentation on the Gravesites of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.

We have a number of interesting programs coming up, including "A Titanic Loss for New Jersey" on Sunday, February 15. Ch...
02/09/2026

We have a number of interesting programs coming up, including "A Titanic Loss for New Jersey" on Sunday, February 15. Check out our upcoming programs on the Events page of our website... https://oceancountyhistory.org/events/

🎉Mark your calendars! The OCHS 75th Anniversary Celebration that was postponed in December has been rescheduled...
01/22/2026

🎉Mark your calendars! The OCHS 75th Anniversary Celebration that was postponed in December has been rescheduled...

The Battle of Springfield was fought in 1780 in Union County, NJ...
01/07/2026

The Battle of Springfield was fought in 1780 in Union County, NJ...

12/14/2025

Due to the inclement weather, our 75th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for Sunday, December 14 has been postponed.

✨Sunday, December 14 at the Ocean County Historical Society, join the celebration! ✨🎂
12/08/2025

✨Sunday, December 14 at the Ocean County Historical Society, join the celebration! ✨🎂

Address

26 Hadley Avenue
Toms River, NJ
08753

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4pm
Friday 9:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+17323411880

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