The Historical Society Library and Museum has a 20,000-item collection of artifacts, ranging from a continental dollar to an 1870 bed. Shipbuilding, one of the county's major 19th-century industries, is represented by boat models, paintings and tools. Other items include American Indian stone implements, weapons, furniture and turn-of-the-20th-century clothing. The historical society's library is open to the public for genealogical research. Guided tours are available. Call or consult webpage for hours and special programs.
Location:
907 Shore Road, Somers Point New Jersey 08244
Telephone
609-927-5218
Other History nearby:
(Dover) Air Mobility Command Museum
(Smyrna) Allee House
(New Castle) Amstel House
(Somers Point) Atlantic Co Historical Society Library
(Tuckerton) Barnegat Bay Decoy and Baymen's Museum
(Barnegat) Barnegat Historical Society Heritage
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01/10 Coming to The Somers Point area
Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival Atlantic City NJ April5-6 Over 90 different breweries from around the corner and across the country will showcase their unique libations.
Dewey Beach PopFest Dewey Beach DE April12-13 Features three nights of showcase performances and two days of demo and mentoring sessions, tradeshow, and industry events.
Pork in the Park BBQ Festival Salisbury MD April19-21 Follow your nose to the Pork in the Park BBQ Festival. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this Eastern Shore staple will be served up April 19-21st at Salisbury's WinterPlace Park.
Galena Dogwood Festival Galena MD May4 The annual Galena Dogwood Festival is will take place throughout Galena. The parade will have a War of 1812 theme.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 As one of the longest running festivals in the state of Delaware, Dover Days dates back to 1933. What started as a garden tour staged by the Dover Garden Club, has now become an annual time to remember First State heritage with community spirit and an entertaining festival of family events.
Dover Days Festival Dover DE May3-5 You can claim Dover, Delaware, the capital city of the First State, as your state capital during the 80th anniversary celebration of the Dover Days Festival!.
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