Historic Happenings Blog

Vendors needed for August 31 Faire -- Ocean County Olde Time Antiques, Crafts, and Collectibles F aire   The Ocean County Historical Society presents its 33 rd  annual Antiques, Crafts, and Collectibles Faire on  Saturday, August 31, 2019 .  Rain or shine ! This event is being held in the Ocean County Parking Garage located at the intersection of Madison & Hadley Ave., Toms River. Enjoy 50/50 raffle, used books for only $1.00 or a full bag for $5.00, local history books, baked goods, ever-popular antique engines, museum tours, Civil War reenactors and more! There will be a classic car display presented by N.J. Shore Regional National Chrysler Products Club. Food trucks are available. Celebrate Labor Day with your family and friends at the Ocean County Historical Society's Antiques and Collectibles Faire on Saturday at the Ocean County Parking Garage at the intersection of Madison and Hadley Avenues in Toms River, NJ from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Join the...

Saturday, July 13  - Ocean City, Cape May County Antiques and Collectibles Fair The  Ocean City Historical Museum (OCHM)  is sponsoring its annual Antiques and Collectibles Fair on Saturday. The show is open to the public free-of- charge, but donations are gratefully accepted to help underwrite the museum's mission and programs. The show is located in the air conditioned Community Center at 1 735 Simpson Avenue,  Ocean City, NJ. Show hours are 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Many of the previous year's dealers will be returning and offering a wide variety of antiques and collectibles including glassware and china, antique jewelry, small furniture, antique paper goods and books, antique toys, country collectibles, and Shore-related items. For more information, call 609-399-1801 or visit  www.ocnjmuseum.org .

Sunday, May 19 – Burlington County Glass and Gas!    The Batsto Citizens Committee, Inc. is pleased to once again present it's  annual Spring Antique, Glass and Bottle Show on Sunday, May 19 th , 2019. The popular Antique Glass and Bottle Show; held both in the spring and fall, will welcome shoppers beginning at 9AM and continue on until 3 PM. Bottles, glass items, antiques, and collectibles will be available from a variety of vendors. Food and beverages will be available throughout the day.    Glass was an important part of Batsto history. For the last thirty-five years, people from far and wide have brought their old glass and bottles to display and sell at the place where glass was once made in the mid-19 th  century.    If your interest is more in tune with motorized vehicles,  the Cruisin’ Classics Auto Club of Hammonton (NJ) will present its 9 th  annual Shine in the Pines car show  for your enjoyment beginning ...