WE ARE OPEN!!!
At the Waretown Historical Society, we’re excited to welcome you back with these upcoming events:
SUMMER FRIDAYS! Our Summer Fridays are getting a fresh update! Throughout July and August, the museum will be open every Friday from 1:00–3:00 p.m. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for guided tours of each exhibit and enjoy a deeper look into our collections.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 7:30 p.m.- Regular meeting of the Waretown Historical Society. Come join us as we discuss business & continue announcing upcoming events in recognition of our town’s 150th birthday celebration!
All members are encouraged to continue reviewing our bylaws and writing down any suggestions or recommendations for the Board to consider. The Executive Board has already begun the review process and is carefully evaluating what updates or changes may be needed. Your input is valuable as we work together to ensure our organization continues to grow and move forward successfully.
Mini-Program: There will be no mini-program this month
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Holiday Beach Club - Boat Flotilla. Join us on the water! Celebrate 150 years of Ocean Township with a spectacular Boat Flotilla & at 2:00pm a presentation on the shipbuilding history of Waretown, by Vp/Historian Adele Shaw.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. — Township of Ocean Concert Series at Corliss Park. The Kootz Band, our Museum, will be open!
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. — Township of Ocean Concert Series at Corliss Park. Joey D’s Rockin Oldies Band
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2- 4 p.m.— Monthly Open House at the Little Red Schoolhouse Museum. Stop by & learn about local history!
SUMMER FRIDAYS! Our Summer Fridays are getting a fresh update! Throughout July and August, the museum will be open every Friday from 1:00–3:00 p.m. Join one of our knowledgeable docents for guided tours of each exhibit and enjoy a deeper look into our collections.
Monday, July 20, 2026, 7:30 p.m.- Regular meeting of the Waretown Historical Society. Come join us as we discuss business & continue announcing upcoming events in recognition of our town’s 150th birthday celebration!
All members are encouraged to continue reviewing our bylaws and writing down any suggestions or recommendations for the Board to consider. The Executive Board has already begun the review process and is carefully evaluating what updates or changes may be needed. Your input is valuable as we work together to ensure our organization continues to grow and move forward successfully.
Mini-Program: There will be no mini-program this month
Saturday, July 18, 2026, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Holiday Beach Club - Boat Flotilla. Join us on the water! Celebrate 150 years of Ocean Township with a spectacular Boat Flotilla & at 2:00pm a presentation on the shipbuilding history of Waretown, by Vp/Historian Adele Shaw.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. — Township of Ocean Concert Series at Corliss Park. The Kootz Band, our Museum, will be open!
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, starting at 6 p.m. — Township of Ocean Concert Series at Corliss Park. Joey D’s Rockin Oldies Band
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2- 4 p.m.— Monthly Open House at the Little Red Schoolhouse Museum. Stop by & learn about local history!
Statement from Pres. Aidan M. O’Hearn
The Waretown Historical Society is proud to announce that we are officially reopened to the public following a seven-month closure for extensive renovations and the construction of our new building. This exciting new chapter brings a significantly more spacious and thoughtfully designed museum. The improved layout allows visitors to experience our collections and exhibits in a clearer, more comfortable, and more engaging way. Among the highlights of our renovated space is the new Birdsall Executive Corner, a dedicated area recognizing leadership and legacy within the Society. Outdoors, visitors will find newly enhanced landscaping, including a welcoming patio area with surround sound designed for relaxation and community gatherings. We are especially excited to introduce our new “Hands-On History” exhibit, an interactive space created to engage visitors of all ages and bring local history to life in a meaningful and memorable way. We invite the community and visitors alike to come explore the new museum and celebrate this exciting milestone with us.
Anyone wishing to make a donation towards our 2027
Scholarship fund can do so using ZELLE or VENMO From your checking
account to ours. Use our email address
[email protected]
SHOP:
We are currently selling the following!
Short Sleeve Shirt - $20/ Long Sleeve Shirt - $23/ Sweatshirts - $30/ Hats - $17
Tiles $3/ Centennial Book - $15/ Challenge Coins - $15/ Shelf Sitters - $5
Scrunchies - $3/ Bookmarks - $2/ Notecards - $4/ Stickers - $1/ Vintage Postcards- $3
The Waretown Historical Society is proud to announce that we are officially reopened to the public following a seven-month closure for extensive renovations and the construction of our new building. This exciting new chapter brings a significantly more spacious and thoughtfully designed museum. The improved layout allows visitors to experience our collections and exhibits in a clearer, more comfortable, and more engaging way. Among the highlights of our renovated space is the new Birdsall Executive Corner, a dedicated area recognizing leadership and legacy within the Society. Outdoors, visitors will find newly enhanced landscaping, including a welcoming patio area with surround sound designed for relaxation and community gatherings. We are especially excited to introduce our new “Hands-On History” exhibit, an interactive space created to engage visitors of all ages and bring local history to life in a meaningful and memorable way. We invite the community and visitors alike to come explore the new museum and celebrate this exciting milestone with us.
Anyone wishing to make a donation towards our 2027
Scholarship fund can do so using ZELLE or VENMO From your checking
account to ours. Use our email address
[email protected]
SHOP:
We are currently selling the following!
Short Sleeve Shirt - $20/ Long Sleeve Shirt - $23/ Sweatshirts - $30/ Hats - $17
Tiles $3/ Centennial Book - $15/ Challenge Coins - $15/ Shelf Sitters - $5
Scrunchies - $3/ Bookmarks - $2/ Notecards - $4/ Stickers - $1/ Vintage Postcards- $3
When you come to the museum, you can't miss our NEW BEAUTIFUL AMERICAN FLAG POLE!
Donated by Aidan M. O'Hearn
Donated by Aidan M. O'Hearn
We have new signage out front explaining more about the history of Waretown. This project was made possible by a Grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State, and administered by the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
COME OUT TO SEE OUR NEW SIGNAGE AND ENJOY OUR MUSEUM!
COME OUT TO SEE OUR NEW SIGNAGE AND ENJOY OUR MUSEUM!
THE BIRDSALL EXECUTIVE CORNER
