Wildwood Historical Society - George F. Boyer Museum

Name: Wildwood Historical Society - George F. Boyer Museum
Address: 3907 Pacific Avenue, Wildwood, NJ, 08260, US
Telephone: +16095230277
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The George F. Boyer Museum is a history museum run by the Wildwood Historical Society. Membership is open to any interested person.
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Boyer Historocal Museum is managed by The Wildwood Historical Society, non-profit, tax exempt, not for profit corporation, founded in 1963 and given new life in 1990. The objective of the society is to gather, perserve, and present the history of Wildwood, to the public, in an interesting and informative manner. The museum has vintage photos, artifacts, and memorabilia, depicting the various ages of Wildwood, from its merger with Holly Beach City, to the present. One of the goals of the re-organized society is to recapture thos years, brush off the dust, and put them on display for public enlightment. We have special sections dedicated to the police and fire departments, the beach patrol, boardwalk, history-making residents and to the scholastic and athletic achievements of the city. We have microfilm of newspapers dating back to 1897, books on the military, entertainment, transportation, old hotels, houses, and of course our famous boardwalk! The price of admission is a donation. Come and see "The Wildwood Grandma and grandpa knew."

10/14/2026

Do you recognize this band? 🎤

Hint: They packed the Rainbow Club in the 1960s and kept the dance floor moving all summer long. Those white suits, that sparkle backdrop... Wildwood nightlife at its peak.

This photo is exactly the kind of memory we captured in our new book Wildwood Music Memories: Entertainment & Nightlife, Volume I, 1885-1969 by Wildwood Historical Society board officers Taylor N. Henry & Rob Ascough.

From the Rainbow to the Surf, the Hurricane to the big bands at the concert shell — this book brings back the era when Wildwood was “Las Vegas by-the-sea.”

It releases this November! Details on cost and where to grab a copy are in the comments ⬇️

📖 Come meet the authors and get your copy signed!
Book Signing & Release Party
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 2–4 PM
Wildwood Historical Museum | 3907 Pacific Avenue

So... who’s got a guess on the band? And who saw them live at the Rainbow? 👇 Bonus if you know what establishment the Rainbow is today!

10/13/2026

Legends were made here.

The Surf Club — owned by Phil Bonelli and Ed Rossi — was the place to be in Wildwood. Live music, packed dance floors, and summer nights you never forgot. If you grew up here, you either saw a show here or knew someone who did.

Want to dive deeper into Wildwood’s legendary music scene?
NEW BOOK: Wildwood Music Memories: Entertainment & Nightlife, Volume I, 1885-1969 by Wildwood Historical Society board officers Taylor N. Henry & Rob Ascough.

From clubs like the Surf to ballrooms, nightclubs, and the concert shell, this book tells the story of when Wildwood was “Las Vegas by-the-sea.”

📖 Book Release Party & Signing
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 2–4 PM
Wildwood Historical Museum | 3907 Pacific Avenue
$26.99 — Preorder on Amazon or America Through Time. Also available after release at Hooked on Books and in our museum gift shop. (Check the Facebook comments or our Instagram bio for links to buy)

Volume II covering 1970–2026 coming in 2027.

Question for you 👇
Who’s been to the Surf Club back in the day? What band or memory do you still talk about?

10/12/2026

Nightlife by the sea.

The Hurricane Club — Wildwood’s legendary spot where the marquee lights drew in crowds for Frankie Brent, Jay Price, and The Playboys. For decades this was one of the places locals and visitors danced, sang, and made memories under the neon.

Want to dive deeper into Wildwood’s legendary music scene?
NEW BOOK: Wildwood Music Memories: Entertainment & Nightlife, Volume I, 1885-1969 by Wildwood Historical Society board officers Taylor N. Henry & Rob Ascough.

From nightclubs like the Hurricane to ballrooms and concert shells, this book tells the story of when Wildwood was “Las Vegas by-the-sea.”

📖 Book Release Party & Signing
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 2–4 PM
Wildwood Historical Museum | 3907 Pacific Avenue
$26.99 — Preorder on Amazon (currently 16% off!) or America Through Time. Also available after release at Hooked on Books and in our museum gift shop. See Facebook comments for links.

Volume II covering 1970–2026 coming in 2027.

10/11/2026

Turn your unused vehicle into Wildwood history ♻️

Q4 is the perfect time to clear space and give back!

Donate your car, truck, motorcycle, RV, boat, jet ski, farm equipment, or even an airplane to the Wildwood Historical Society and you could qualify for a tax deduction.

How it helps:
Every donation supports our mission to operate the George F. Boyer Historical Museum and keep Wildwood + North Wildwood history alive for residents and visitors. We also fund educational programs, events, and exhibits that expand knowledge of our local history, culture, and art.

Ready to donate?
Call 855-500-7433 to get started.
Learn more: https://careasy.org/nonprofit/wildwood-historical-society

Have an old vehicle taking up space? Let it drive Wildwood’s future.

Questions about what we accept or how the process works? Drop them a call 855-500-7433.

10/10/2026

Thank you for another great season! We are now closed for the winter. See you in 2027!

10/08/2026

Friday night lights, Wildwood style.

Throwback to the Warriors on the field — #46 breaking through while the stands cheered them on. Football season is here, and Wildwood pride runs deep.

Go Warriors!

This is also our last week open for 2026!
Fall Hours: Thurs–Sat | 10 AM–3 PM
Closing for the season: Friday, October 10

Come visit the Wildwood Historical Museum at 3907 Pacific Ave to see more local sports history before we close for winter.

10/07/2026

Last chance!

This vintage tax record photo shows a classic Wildwood-area home — and we still have hundreds more of Wildwood + North Wildwood properties in our archives.

This is your final week to come grab a photo of your house before we close for the winter! Just $10 for a copy.

Hours this week: Thurs–Sat | 10 AM–3 PM
Closing for the season: October 10

Stop by the Wildwood Historical Museum at 3907 Pacific Ave to find your piece of Wildwood history. Once we close, photos won’t be available again until we reopen in spring.

10/06/2026

Music by the sea.

The Wildwood Municipal Concert Shell at 4400 East Side — rows of benches, salt air, and summer nights filled with live music. For decades this was where locals and visitors gathered to hear everything from big band to rock on the boardwalk.

Want to dive deeper into Wildwood’s legendary music scene?
NEW BOOK: Wildwood Music Memories: Entertainment & Nightlife, Volume I, 1885-1969 by Wildwood Historical Society board officers Taylor N. Henry & Rob Ascough.

From concert shells to ballrooms and nightclubs, this book tells the story of when Wildwood was “Las Vegas by-the-sea.”

📖 Book Release Party & Signing
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 2–4 PM
Wildwood Historical Museum | 3907 Pacific Avenue
$26.99 — Preorder on Amazon or America Through Time. Also available after release at Hooked on Books and in our museum gift shop.

Volume II covering 1970–2026 coming in 2027.

10/05/2026

Wildwood history on the move. A family out for a drive in front of a classic Wildwood home — the kind of summers that built this town.

This is our last week open for 2026!
Fall Hours: Thurs–Sat | 10 AM–3 PM
Last Day: October 10

Come see more Wildwood stories at the Wildwood Historical Museum before we close for the season. 3907 Pacific Ave.

10/04/2026

What are your Moores Inlet memories?

This was Wildwood nightlife — salty bars, live music, and nights that ran late. Places like m Moores Inlet helped give Wildwood its “Las Vegas by-the-sea” reputation, where locals and tourists danced to rock, R&B, and country.

If you love these Wildwood nightlife stories, you’ll want the new book:
NEW BOOK: Wildwood Music Memories: Entertainment & Nightlife, Volume I, 1885-1969 by Wildwood Historical Society board officers Taylor N. Henry & Rob Ascough.

From the Starlight Ballroom to the Surf Club, and the bars of Moores Inlet to the Manor Supper Club — this is the story of when Wildwood and North Wildwood were as happening as New York, Miami Beach, or Vegas.

📖 Book Release Party & Signing
Sunday, December 13, 2026 | 2–4 PM
Wildwood Historical Museum | 3907 Pacific Avenue
Books available for purchase $26.99

Preorder now on Wildwoodhistoricalmuseum.com/shop, Amazon and Through-Time.com. After release, also at Hooked on Books and in our museum gift shop.

Volume II covering 1970–2026 is coming in 2027.

Address

3907 Pacific Avenue
Wildwood, NJ
08260

Telephone

+16095230277

Website

http://www.wildwoodhistoricalmuseum.com/

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