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The Wildwood Historical Society and George F. Boyer Museum are a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that operates on donations, membership programs and the Cape May Culture & Heritage Commission Grant from the NJ Historical Commission.
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Wildwood Historical Society
Jan 61 min read
Donate a vehicle to support Wildwood history
###If you have one or more of the vehicles below and are looking to sell them and get a tax write off by the end of this calendar year,...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Oct 2, 20241 min read
The 2025 Wildwood History Calendar is here for only $16.99
Buy here: https://www.wildwoodhistoricalmuseum.com/product-page/the-official-2025-wildwood-historical-society-calendar Step back in time...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Aug 2, 20241 min read
Wildwood Historical Society invites public to celebration of life for Al Brannen
Wildwood, NJ - The Wildwood Historical Society invites friends, family, and community members to join in celebrating the life of Al...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Jul 27, 20245 min read
In Memory of Al Brannen: Our Friend, Mentor, and Guiding Light
By Rob Ascough, Treasurer Much has been said of the recent passing of Jack Morey, and rightfully so. Even if one never worked up the...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Jul 8, 20242 min read
New time/location for Castle Dracula Weekend: Aug 9-10, 4-10 pm at Fox Park
Major Announcement Castle Dracula Weekend Update! NEW LOCATION: Fox Park & Amphitheater 4500 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood NJ 08260 (Across the...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Jun 20, 20242 min read
Wildwood Historical Society seeks volunteers for annual Volunteer Program!
Wildwood Historical Society Volunteer Program Contact: wildwoodhistoricalsociety[at]hotmail[dot]com, (609) 523-0277, or visit 3907...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Jun 12, 20242 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wildwood Historical Society Open for the Season, Book Signing to Come
July 12, 2024 WILDWOOD – Following a sleepy winter at the Wildwood Historical Society, the George F. Boyer Museum is ready for a...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Apr 9, 20241 min read
May 19, 1 pm: Railroads, Tourism, and Commuters at the Jersey Shore presented by Bill Elwell
Nestled halfway between two of America's most important cities, the Jersey Shore seems perfectly positioned to be a vacation destination....
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Wildwood Historical Society
Mar 6, 20241 min read
Castle Dracula Weekend August 9&10 2024, 4p-10p at Fox Park
First Annual Castle Dracula Weekend! Presented by the Wildwood Historical Society & www.CastleDraculaofWildwood.com Join us as we...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Feb 27, 20241 min read
Book Signing: Jewel of the Sea by Frederick Ackers
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, 10 am - 3 pm at museum, 3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood NJ 08260 My name is Frederick Ackers. I always visit the...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Nov 29, 20231 min read
December events: Learn to Draw Motels & Paranormal Evening!
The Wildwood Historical Museum is closed for the winter, but we have a couple events coming up! Learn to draw the endangered and beloved...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Sep 26, 20231 min read
Buy-a-Brick Campaign completed
After several years and hundreds of bricks, we are both excited and saddened to announce the end of the highly successful Buy-A-Brick...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Aug 26, 20231 min read
Meet the author of Down the Shore: Stories from my summers in Wildwood, NJ, Charles Wiedenmann
Calling all book lovers and history buffs! Did you or someone you know spend time in Wildwood during the 70s? If you did, this is the...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Jun 5, 20231 min read
Wildwood Historical Museum celebrates 60th anniversary
WILDWOOD - Many years ago, a Wildwood firefighter named George Boyer found a mysterious piece of twisted wood in a closet at Wildwood...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Apr 6, 20234 min read
Street Sign Auction 2023 is your last chance! No more auctions are planned in the future!
The Wildwood Historical Society is excited to allow YOU chances to win authentic street signs from the bayside of the City of Wildwood!...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Oct 17, 20223 min read
Four rooms at Wildwood Historical Society museum dedicated to former museum presidents
WILDWOOD -- Rooms at the city’s historical museum telling stories of the Wildwoods’ veterans, first responders, schools and athletes were...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Sep 27, 20221 min read
Open House and Celebration of Former Presidents SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2022 AT 2 PM
Former presidents Al Brannen, Larry Lillo, Bob Scully and Anne Vinci will be honored at a free fall open house at our museum Sunday,...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Aug 14, 20222 min read
Castle Dracula staff, fans reunite at museum to celebrate legendary ride
Hundreds of visitors, fans and former cast members passed through the Wildwood Historical Museum August 13 for a reunion and celebration...
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Wildwood Historical Society
May 17, 20228 min read
Street Sign Auction 2022! Pacific Ave Signs Available + More
UPDATE 6/12 There were some errors in our inventory and we only had 24 Pacific Ave signs to start with. Our list erroneously advertised...
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Wildwood Historical Society
Jan 19, 20222 min read
Museum Minutes: Looking Back and Forward
Taylor Henry, President The year 2021 was a strong comeback year for our museum. We saw a resurgence of summer visitors after the...
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SHOULDER SEASON HOURS
Easter Weekend or first week of April, whichever is later, to Memorial Day;
and Labor Day to Columbus Day:
Thursdays-Saturdays 10am-3pm
SUMMER HOURS
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Mondays-Saturdays 10am-3pm
When we are Closed
We open seasonally. We close every year from Columbus Day to April.
We are also closed on Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Our online store is open 24/7/365 for your shopping pleasure
Preserving the Colorful History of the Wildwoods, NJ since 1963
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