Historic Happenings Blog

November 1 through November 15 -- Cape May County Museum Hosts Book Sale CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE – The Museum of Cape May County is hosting a  once-in-a-lifetime book sale that will offer bibliophiles and history buffs alike the chance to purchase gently used books at reasonable prices. These books, which focus on the  Civil War and Abraham Lincoln , were recently donated to The Museum with the express instruction that they be sold. Many titles are available, including out-of-print editions as well as books signed by the author. The sale will take place Nov. 1 through Nov. 15, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. inside the gallery of The Museum, located at 504 Route 9 North in Cape May Court House. Cash and credit cards will be accepted for payment.

Saturday, April 19 – Ocean County Book and Collectibles Sale     Ocean County Historical Society’s storage spaces are overflowing; take advantage of our Spring Cleaning!  A “Book and Collectibles Sale”  will be held on  Friday, April 19 th  and Saturday, April 20 th  at the Society on 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, from  10:00 AM to 2:00 PM . All books are only $1.00 each, $5.00 per bag! All collectibles at heavily reduced prices. All proceeds benefit the Ocean County Historical Society. For additional information please call 732-341-1880.