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The Historical Society of Ocean Grove
SUMMER 2021 Volume XLVIII No. 99
MESSAGE FROM HSOG PRESIDENT
As with other volunteer organizations, the Pandemic and supporters of the Historical Society of Ocean Grove
has had a negative financial impact on the Historical by expanding our archives to meet archival-standards,
Society of Ocean Grove. We were closed for all of updated our NEW website:
2020 which impacted our opportunity to raise revenue (www.historicalsocietyofoceangrove.org), created a new
through historic walking tours and our annual house exhibit on Ocean Grove Police and Fire and when we
tour which is our major fund raiser. The impact was open our new addition in July an exhibit highlighting
even greater when prior to the pandemic, we purchased collections from residents and members.
an addition to our Museum in January 2020 which re- We greatly appreciate all the support from our members
quired getting a mortgage to cover the purchase. The and friends which enable the Historical Society of
new addition will double our current space to display Ocean Grove to meet our commitment to preserve the
more exhibits and provide a place for lectures and history of Ocean Grove. If you are a member, thank
school groups to visit all year. We did receive some you; if you are not a member, please consider becoming
much needed and appreciated donations to help us get a member.
through 2020 with renovations to the addition, mort-
gage payments and other monthly expenses throughout Contact us at 732-774-1869 or at our NEW email address:
the year. info@historicalsocietyofoceangrove.org.
The Historical Society of Ocean Grove is a 501(3)(c)
Despite this financial setback, we continued our goal to nonprofit organization.
bring the history of Ocean Grove to residents, members
Featuring Our Current Exhibit
“Honoring Those Who Serve”
The Museum will open June 11, 2021 on Fridays
and Saturdays (10AM-3PM) during the month of
June. Please comply with COVID safety regulations.
Our latest exhibition brings together the extensive
firemen and police related collections of the HSOG. It
provides an appreciation for all that these two service
and protection departments have done for Ocean Grove
throughout the Historic District’s history. The Ocean
Grove Police Department ran from 1869 through 1977.
The first Fire Department was started in 1886 and still
operates today in that capacity. The exhibition includes
uniforms and components such as badges, patches, and
ceremonial objects, and historical photographs. The HSOG is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The
Please check our NEW website at: Historical Society received a SAGE General
(www.historicalsocietyofoceangrove.org) for Operating Support grant from the New Jersey
openings and walking tours during the months of July Historical Commission, a division of the
and August. Department of State.
Always Feel Free To Contact Us At: 732-774-1869 | info@historicalsocietyofoceangrove.org
50 Pitman Avenue, P.O. Box 446, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756 | www.historicalsocietyofoceangrove.org
Check our website for updates & events at www.historicalsocietyofoceangrove.org
Grand Opening
of
The David H. Fox Annex
Featuring a New Exhibit
“The Art of Collecting”
Showcasing personal and museum
collections as diverse as the people who
collect them.
Coming This July!
Many Thanks
To
John Case
of
Case Enterprises, Inc.
Please consider making a tax deductible gift to the Historical Society to continue our preservation
initiatives.
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Join or Renew Your Membership Today, Call (732)774-1869
HSOG VIRTUAL HOUSE TOUR COMING THIS AUGUST
Despite the pandemic, the Historical Society is hap- specific homes.
py to announce we
will be presenting The tours of five outstanding homes, including
our 52nd House two pictured here in
Tour this summer. Ocean Grove will be
Due to Covid, how- pre-recorded and
ever, we will be available for viewing
presenting it in a beginning Friday, Au-
different format. gust 6. In order to
The House Tour view the tours, you
this summer will be must purchase a link
held virtually rather from the Historical
than in-person. We Society and they will
are excited to pre- be available in July.
sent the tour in this
format as it affords
you the opportunity to watch at a time convenient to
you; allows you to focus more on the elements of
architecture found in these homes; and we are able
to provide more historical information regarding
Many thanks to the following companies for their
assistance in the construction of HSOG’s new
museum addition:
Case Enterprises Inc.—Wall, NJ
Forrest Electric—Farmingdale, NJ
Polar Air of NJ Inc.—Brick, NJ
Big Star Wood Floors, LLC—Long Branch, NJ
NEW RESEARCH CENTER FEATURING AN
INTERACTIVE OCEAN GROVE RESIDENTIAL MAP
The history of the architecture the history of Ocean Grove homes
and lifestyles of Victorian in this ongoing project.
Ocean Grove is a fascinating
one. Books and photos on Victorian
Architecture, interior and exterior
The new center at the museum design, preservation and
will soon be a place for restoration, crafts and furnishings
homeowners to research not will also be available.
only Ocean Grove but their
own homes as well. If you are restoring or renovating
Stop in the museum to utilize your home, the research center
the extra feature in our research should be your first stop.
center. This feature is an
interactive Ocean Grove Many thanks Dr. Lyndell O’Hara
Residential Map where visitors will be able to able to and her son, Jim Twerell for the development of this
locate and identify various homes as well as search project and their tedious work.
Please remember the HSOG in your estate planning through appreciate stock, or your will or trust will to
help with Ocean Grove history preservation. Please contact your estate attorney to discuss. Thank you.
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New Jersey Economic Development Authority Assistance
You never know where help will come from! was beginning to look forward to the possibility of reopen-
We receive regular emails from our state legislators, ing.
Senator Vin Gopal and Assembly Members, Eric
Houghtaling and Joanne Downey. In one email last Our application was accepted and HSOG was able to pur-
winter we read about a wonderful opportunity from chase hand sanitizer, hand soap, disinfectant cleaners,
the New Jersey Economic Development Authority masks, non-contact infrared thermometers, toilet paper,
for small businesses and non-profits which would paper towels and signs. HSOG is now well-prepared for
allow such organizations to purchase specified PPE the upcoming reopening of both the Museum and Cottage.
supplies at a 65% discount! We kept an eye on our Through this special purchasing program, HSOG obtained
expenses and that is especially true during this time $1,222.15 worth of products for a cost of $427.75.
of the pandemic. This opportunity sounded fantastic
as the Historical Society of Ocean Grove (HSOG) Many thanks to NJEDA.
Historic Walking Tours, Architectural Tours & Women’s Walking Tours are scheduled
to resume in july.
Check out our NEW website for more information
www.historicalsocietyofoceangrove.org
Like us on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to keep up with
our events, news, and much more!
“Gone But Never Forgotten…”
Darrell Addison Dufresne, passed docent and loved sharing the story of
away on December 28, 2020. He was Ocean Grove with our visitors.
born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
and grew up in New England. He was Darrell also was an usher at the
an avid lover of Ocean Grove. He Great Auditorium.
loved the history, the beauty and the
people. He served as a board member The HSOG will donate a Centennial
at the Historical Society of Ocean garden brick in memory of Darrell.
Grove as the head of the Technology Ocean Grove has lost a beloved
Committee. He also was a museum member of our community..
MISSION:
Since its founding in 1970, the Historical Society of Ocean Grove has pledged itself to preserve, document, and encourage community
interest in the history of Ocean Grove. The purpose of this non-profit Society is to sustain the heritage and honor of being designated a
National Historic District. The Historical Society aims to:
• Advocate for the protection of Ocean Grove’s historic structures, material culture, and built environment
• Maintain Ocean Grove as the largest assemblage of authentic
Victorian architecture in the nation, and its establishment as a nineteenth century planned resort community
• Enrich the Camp Meeting heritage of Ocean Grove and the town’s unique heritage.
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