Join the Historical Society on the afternoon of Sunday, August 16, for the 15th annual outdoor exhibit and sale of original art and handmade crafts known as Art on the Boardwalk. Open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm — and extending along the "beach" side of the boards, beginning at the south […]
For the weekend of the annual Asbury Park Music and Film Festival, singer and songwriter George Wirth returns to the Lecture Room stage on Saturday, April 25, with a special program of acoustic music. George and guest performers TBA will spotlight some of the many Songs About Asbury Park written through the years, along with […]
She was a businesswoman, a war correspondent, an adventurer, a socialite, a scandal queen, an author, a "madam" — and, if anyone asked, the common-law "wife" of Stephen Crane. On the afternoon of Saturday, March 28, CORA CRANE lives again, in the premiere performance of a one-woman show written and performed by Marjorie Conn. The […]
Did you know that in 1866 New Jersey was the last northern state to abolish slavery? That enslaved people were in the Garden State since the 1600s? Learn more about this noteworthy and interesting subject when the Asbury Park Historical Society (APHS) presents the history of slavery in New Jersey on Thursday, Feb. 18 as […]
The Asbury Park Historical Society is thrilled to welcome author Helen Pike for a special presentation and book signing of her book “Images of America: Asbury Park”. The event will take place at the Asbury Park Library, located at 500 1st Ave. on Thursday, 6/24/21 at 7pm. Please join us in-person for this special event. […]
We're thrilled to announce the biggest AP Fall event, ‘Roctober Clam Bake on Friday, Oct. 15, Celebrating Asbury Park’s 150th Anniversary. Hosted by Cross & Orange in beautiful Kennedy Park (Downtown Asbury Park) Ticket Price: $65.00 + cash bar Ticket price includes ALL of the below: New England Clam Chowder, Steamed Littleneck Clams, Grilled Shrimp, […]
She was a business owner, war correspondent, world traveler, socialite, and scandal queen... an author, a "Madam," and one of the most unforgettable American women of her day. But if you asked CORA TAYLOR CRANE what she'd like to be called, she'd prefer to be known as the common-law "wife" of Stephen Crane. On Sunday, […]
TOUR FEATURES Lavatory Motorcoach Transportation Visit Bryant Park's outdoor holiday bazaar featuring Specialty shops & kiosks 3 Course luncheon included in Little Italy Progressive Travel Tour Host Services 2-hours guided "Christmas Lights' tour | Tour Highlights: Greenwich Village / Macy's / Herald Square / 5th & 6th Ave. Holiday window displays / St. Patrick's Leisure […]
They’re back! On Sunday, May 15, the APHS plays host to an afternoon of acoustic song and story, in an intimate SONGWRITERS AT THE CRANE HOUSE session. Presented in partnership with the nonprofit Musicians on a Mission, the 3pm program finds the folks behind the long-running “Words & Music” and “Rosie’s Café” house concert series […]
In honor of Asbury artist Ray Sternesky who passed away March 2, 2021. Ray donated both his artwork and, with his beloved wife Dolly, time to The Asbury Park Historical […]
