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Organization Number: 222534100 Organization Name: The Township of Ocean Historical Museum Address: 163 Monmouth Road Address: City: Oakhurst State / Province: NJ Zip / Post Code: 07755 Country: United States Phone: 1-732-531-4295 Ext: Fax: 1-732-531-4295 Organization Email: President@oceanmuseum.org Website Address: http://www.oceanmuseum.org Detailed Description: Currently housed in one classroom of an old school,the Museum has been involved in the repair and remediation of a historic, 14 room farmhouse that will become the new organizational home. OUR PURPOSE Preserving the Past for the Future The Township of Ocean Historical Museum was founded: - to promote awareness and an appreciation for the history of the community - to preserve materials that help illustrate the history of the area. - to prepare displays and exhibits and publish works that encourage understanding of local history. - to establish an archive of local print material which can be used for research. - to teach children about the development of the community from Indian days to the present. - to bring people together who are interested in the history of Ocean Township and the Shore area. HISTORY OF THE MUSEUM In 1970 The Township of Ocean Historical Society was formed to advance public awareness of community history as well as to preserve artifacts and materials that gave witness to that history. The Society met in the Public Library. By the early 1980's there was a need for a permanent space to collect,display and promote an appreciation for the history of Ocean Township. In 1983 a group of interested citizens asked the Township of Ocean Board of Education for use of a classroom in the former Oakhurst School to start a community museum to preserve and exhibit artifacts, records, and photos of the area. The members of the Board agreed. In 1983 a Museum was established and a new organization was formed to merge the Historical Society into the Township of Ocean Historical Museum Association. The Museum was incorporated, under the provisions of the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act, on April 25, 1984. Locating the new Museum in the School attracted long time residents and former students. They were inspired to dig out mementos to donate to the collection for the exhibits. Visitors comment on the memories and stories the old photos and artifacts stir up. In the twenty years that the vision of a community museum became a reality, several thousand people have come to learn and recall local history. From its beginning in 1984, the Museum was founded and developed by interested volunteers who recognized a need and raised funds, constructed exhibits and opened the facility to the public. Volunteers continue to support and maintain the Museum. Many of the founding members are still actively involved in the day to day operation of the Museum | |
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