LEAH BLACKMAN WOMEN IN HISTORY PROGRAM - MARCH 11, 2004

Barbara Bolton (left), Museum Curator, and Shirley Nugent, History Resource Volunteer, presented a program emphasizing the pioneering efforts of Leah Blackman in writing and publishing Little Egg Harbor History in the 1800's. It was held at the Tuckerton Library as part of the Ocean County Library System's "Women In History Month" program series. The display case to the left exhibits manuscripts and artifacts related to Leah's times and her writings.

GOLDEN LIGHT: THE 1878 DIARY OF CAPTAIN THOMAS ROSE LAKE - MARCH 20, 2004

Author James B. Kirk III presented a talk and slide presentation on the oyster industry and Captain Thomas Rose Lake's 1878 diary which chronicled a year in the life of a 22 year old Atlantic coast captain of the oyster sloop "Golden Light." The book is available at local bookstores or through the Down The Shore Publishing Company at their website or you may call (609) 978-1233. It is a must have book for local history buffs and those interested in the New Jersey oyster industry. You will not be able to put it down! Click on the link below to go to the Down The Shore Publishing Company's website.

PINE BARRENS' INDUSTRIES AND AGRICULTURE - APRIL 17, 2004

Budd Wilson, a retired archaeologist for the State of New Jersey, gave a talk on Pine Barrens' industries and agriculture at the Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum on Saturday, April 17th at 2 PM. He discussed Charcoal Making, Iron Furnaces, and Glass Factories as major Pine Barrens' industries. Slides of his excavations at Batsto and Martha were particularly interesting.

FRIENDSHIP TEA & PICNIC - MAY 8, 2004

A Friendship Tea and Picnic was held Saturday, May 8th at 12 noon at the Little Boro Hall, 220 South Green Street. A good time was had by all.

EBENEZER TUCKER: HIS LIFE & TIMES - JUNE 19, 2004

Duke Dupuis, as Ebenezer Tucker, presented a lively picture of the influence of Ebenezer Tucker on the Little Egg Harbor area. He emphasized Revolutionary War happenings in the area and other world events to place Tucker in the context of his time.

TUCKERTON 4TH OF JULY PARADE

The Tuckerton Historical Society is proud of the first place award for its Tuckerton Railroad float entry in the Tuckerton 4th of July Parade.

TUCKERTON'S ANTIQUE ROADSHOW - JULY 24, 2004

Appraisers Marilyn and Dan Melega conducted a local Tuckerton Antique Road Show at the Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum on Saturday, July 24th. They offered appraisals for a wide variey of antiques.

ANNUAL CLAMTOWN FLEA MARKET- SEPT. 11, 2004

1962 STORM SURVIVERS REUNION- OCTOBER 16, 2004

Memories of the March, 1962 Storm were presented at 2 PM in the Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum by a panel of survivors including members of the Electric Company crew who couragously worked to reestablish power on Long Beach Island. It was followed by a slide presentation of scenes taken during and shortly after the storm by Dan Woolson.

HISTORY OF THE CANDLE- NOVEMBER 13, 2004

The history of the candle and how they were made yesterday and how they are made today was presented by James Quinlan from the Tuckerton Candle Shop, Route 9, Tuckerton, NJ. at the Giffortown Schoolhouse Museum at 2 PM.