History Happens Here!
LBIHA Speaker Series
We’re excited to introduce a fresh new format for our Speaker Series—designed to make exploring local history more accessible, engaging, and fun than ever before. Each presentation will highlight the rich history of Long Beach Island and its surrounding areas, bringing our past to life through compelling stories and expert insights.
Programs will be held every third Wednesday, beginning January 21 and continuing through June 17, with sessions alternating between in-person and online.
Join us in person at the museum at 1:00 PM (doors open at 12:30), where we’ll welcome you with delicious, warm coffee provided by Whittingham Coffee House and tasty morsels from Baked on the Beach for a relaxed and social afternoon of learning. All donations are gratefully received!
Prefer to tune in from home? Our History Happy Hour, held online via Zoom at 5:00 PM, kicks off with our favorite bartender, Tony Anderson of Bartender Please, LLC showcasing a featured cocktail inspired by the evening’s topic. Ingredients will be shared ahead of time so you can follow along, mix your own drink, and enjoy the program while learning about the history of LBI and its surrounding areas. Online programs - all donations will be gratefully received.
Whether onsite or online, this new series offers a fun and engaging way to connect with the stories that make Long Beach Island and its surrounding communities so special.
History Happens Here
Join us in the museum for the presentations below.
Doors open at 12:30, presentation begins at 1:00 PM
We enjoyed the talk
today - very interesting. The coffee and cookies were delicious - thank you!
The History of Railroads to and on LBI.
Wednesday, January 21 @ 1:00 PM
Presented by Reilly Sharp, the history of the Railroads to and on LBI began in 1883 and remained a primary mode of transportation on the island through 1935.. Hear the stories and learn the RR history on LBI!
World War II on LBI
Wednesday, March 4 @ 1:00 PM
Presented by Ron Marr, Past President, LBIHA, hear how WWII impacted the island and it's citizens. Learn about the Coast Guard, the observers and families who's children served in the war.
Join us Online via Zoom for the presentations below.
The presentation begins promptly at 5:00 PM
Pirates & Ghosts of South Jersey
Wednesday, February 11 @ 5:00 PM
Aaargh, mateys! Join Captain Tony DiGerolamo as he tells ye tales of pirates in South Jersey! The scaliwags and cut throats weren't alone! There be ghosts too! So come hear about some pirates, treasure and the dead, if ye dare! Yarrrrr!
Making Your Yard "Jersey" Friendly
Wednesday, March 25 @ 5:00 PM
Hear from Barnegat Bay Partnership's Caroline McFarland about the "Jersey Friendly Yards" program, transforming lawns to landscapes that help reduce pollutants from entering Barnegat Bay.
The Lucy Evelyn
Wednesday, April 15 @ 1:00 PM
Presenter Ron Marr will share the history of the Lucy Evelyn, from her maiden voyage through WWII and her final resting place in Beach Haven, NJ
The History of Viking Village
Wednesday, May 6 @ 1:00 PM
Listen to Karen Larsen as she unveils the colorful history of Viking Village founded in 1920., which began as a lobster fishing co-op and has changed over the years to the vibrant "village" it is today.
General George Meade
Wednesday, May 27 @ 1:00 PM
Andy Waskie, of the General Meade Society, joins us to talk about the Union army's famous "goggle-eyed snapping turtle," George Gordon Meade, the victor of the battle of Gettysburg and share how he came to be the designer of the Barnegat Lighthouse!
The British Soldier & the American Revolution
Wednesday, June 17 @ 4:30 PM
Jeff Brown, History Teacher at Southern Regional High School and History Reenactor, will describe the American Revolution from the perspective of the British Soldiers.