The exhibition includes oral histories presented on listening devices, interactive activities, artifacts, internet and print resources, and preparedness education.
Those involved in the exhibit spent much of the year collecting photographs and artifacts and conducting oral history interviews in order to allow all interested parties– from your average Monmouth County citizen, to scientists, to the County Freeholders — to recall the storm in their own words.
What started out in 1869 as a Victorian-era camp meeting site has become one of the Jersey Shore’s finest year-round seaside resorts. Known as “The Jewel of the Jersey Shore,” Ocean Grove has the highest concentration of authentic Victorian architecture in the country. This national historic treasure offers one square mile of natural beauty, including pristine beaches, tree-lined streets, serene boardwalk and parks, music & lecture programs, unique eateries, magnificent Inns, and a quaint shopping district.
What started out in 1869 as a Victorian-era camp meeting site has become one of the Jersey Shore’s finest year-round seaside resorts. Known as “The Jewel of the Jersey Shore,” Ocean Grove has the highest concentration of authentic Victorian architecture in the country. This national historic treasure offers one square mile of natural beauty, including pristine beaches, tree-lined streets, serene boardwalk and parks, music & lecture programs, unique eateries, magnificent Inns, and a quaint shopping district.
Come to The Historic Village at Allaire this spring to learn about some of Allaire’s history at Camp Burton! You will learn how the Boy Scouts of America and others have utilized this camp throughout history through exploration of the camp, as well as craft demonstrations, games, and demonstrations of life saving skills to name a few.
The popular Holiday Model Trains display will once again be on display in the Main Gallery of the Monmouth Museum. This is one of the most unique Train Exhibitions in the world because it is surrounded by an International Juried Art Exhibition, this year’s theme is, Fabulous Food! The trains have 6 lines on 3 levels, with over 1200 scale feet of track. The model train layout includes an airport and Jersey Shore seaside boardwalk amusement park. Much of the community is represented by the various real estate named for local businesses and families. The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders assemble the Holiday Model Trains and create numerous upgrades and additions to this ever-expanding display. The exhibition is designed for kids of all ages, with interactive buttons accessible for their height.
Nov 18: 12:00pm — 5:00pmNov 20: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 21: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 22: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 23: 10:00am — 9:00pmNov 24: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 25: 12:00pm — 5:00pmNov 27: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 28: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 29: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 30: 10:00am — 9:00pmDec 1: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 2: 12:00pm — 5:00pmDec 4: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 5: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 6: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 7: 10:00am — 9:00pmDec 8: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 9: 12:00pm — 5:00pmDec 11: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 12: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 13: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 14: 10:00am — 9:00pmDec 15: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 16: 12:00pm — 5:00pmDec 18: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 19: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 20: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 21: 10:00am — 9:00pmDec 22: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 23: 12:00pm — 5:00pmDec 25: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 26: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 27: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 28: 10:00am — 9:00pmDec 29: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 30: 12:00pm — 5:00pm
The Guild’s wacky “All-Member Edgy Exhibit” will be on display for the month of January. According to Webster’s Dictionary, “Edgy” means “at the forefront of a trend, experimental, avant-garde, innovative, original, or offbeat. The Main Gallery will showcase works in all media – acrylic, assemblage, collage and mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, sculpture, watercolor and wood in a variety of unusual subject matter. Reception Sunday, January 6, 3 – 5 pm.
The Guild’s wacky “All-Member Edgy Exhibit” will be on display for the month of January. According to Webster’s Dictionary, “Edgy” means “at the forefront of a trend, experimental, avant-garde, innovative, original, or offbeat. The Main Gallery will showcase works in all media – acrylic, assemblage, collage and mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, sculpture, watercolor and wood in a variety of unusual subject matter. Reception Sunday, January 6, 3 – 5 pm.