AVON-BY-THE-SEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

AVON BY THE SEA, NJ

The Avon-by-the-Sea Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Avon-by-the-Sea, a small seaside community located in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Founded in 1984, the society is run by a group of volunteers who work tirelessly to collect, preserve, and display historical artifacts and documents related to the town's past.

The society's headquarters is located in the historic Avon Elementary School, which was built in 1905 and served as the town's primary school until 1983. The building now houses a museum, archives, and meeting space for the society. The museum features exhibits showcasing the town's history, including photographs, documents, and artifacts related to the town's early development, its role as a popular vacation destination, and its contributions to the local economy.

The society also hosts regular events and programs throughout the year, including walking tours, lectures, and special exhibits. Membership in the society is open to anyone with an interest in preserving and promoting Avon-by-the-Sea's history, and the group welcomes volunteers and donations to support its ongoing efforts. Overall, the Avon-by-the-Sea Historical Society plays an important role in preserving the town's rich history and promoting its unique heritage to future generations.

AVON-BY-THE-SEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in AVON BY THE SEA NJ. US MID #8403400775

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Sandy Hook Lighthouse on Embarkation Day 2.0 from the Jewel of the Seas 14 Night Cruise to Greenland - September 15th, 2023 Pictures of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse from on board the Jewel of the Seas on Embarkation Day 2.0 - Friday September 15th, 2023. I was very happy to get these pictures with my longest lenses from my starboard side balcony. The later departure gave me nice lighting as we left. It is one of my favorite lights and one of the first ones I visited as a kid growing up in the Garden State. From the National Park Service, &quot;The Sandy Hook Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse in the nation. The lighthouse was completed on June 11, 1764 due to the efforts of 43 prominent New York merchants. The merchants petitioned the Colonial Assembly of New York to request that a lighthouse be erected on Sandy Hook to guide ships safely into New York Harbor. The New York Assembly supported the proposal and passed an act to raise money through a lottery. The funds raised from the lottery were used to purchase the land and build the lighthouse. I was able to see a number of lighthouses in New York Harbor this trip. On board the Royal Caribbean Jewel of the Seas for a grand 14 day cruise to Greenland (September 14th through 28th, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an actual stop in Manhattan (a delay leaving NYC caused by Hurricane Lee); Nuuk, Qaqortoq &amp; Nanortalik in Greenland; St.John's, Newfoundland before heading back to New York City.

Sandy Hook Lighthouse from the Celebrity Summit - Ten Night Bermuda and Charleston Cruise - May 15th, 2023 Pictures of the Sandy Hook Lighthouse from on board the Celebrity Summit at the beginning of our ten day cruise. I hope to get better pictures someday - as this is one of my favorite lights and one of the first ones I visited as a kid growing up in the Garden State. From the National Park Service, &quot;The Sandy Hook Lighthouse is the oldest operating lighthouse in the nation. The lighthouse was completed on June 11, 1764 due to the efforts of 43 prominent New York merchants. The merchants petitioned the Colonial Assembly of New York to request that a lighthouse be erected on Sandy Hook to guide ships safely into New York Harbor. The New York Assembly supported the proposal and passed an act to raise money through a lottery. The funds raised from the lottery were used to purchase the land and build the lighthouse. I was able to see a number of lighthouses in New York Harbor this trip. If this is not the Light - please let me know! On board the Celebrity Summit for the Ten Night Bermuda &amp; Charleston, SC Cruise (May 15 through May 25, 2023). The cruise embarks from Cape Liberty (Bayonne, NJ) with an additional stop at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

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Contact AVON-BY-THE-SEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

website: avonbytheseahistory.org

AVON-BY-THE-SEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
227 WOODLAND AVENUE
AVON BY THE SEA
NJ
07717

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MID #	8403400775
Name	AVON-BY-THE-SEA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	900512622
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INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.193209, -74.01487
CODES	FIPS State Code: 34 FIPS County Code: 025 US Census Tract: 808300 US Census Block: 1013