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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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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...
Wildwood Historical Society
May 17, 20228 min read
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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...
Wildwood Historical Society
Jan 19, 20222 min read
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Book Release Party, Motels of Wildwood: Postwar to Present by Jackson Betz April 30, 12-3 pm
Apr 30, 2022,12 - 3pm at our museum, 3907 Pacific Ave, Wildwood NJ Meet the author Jackson Betz and get your book autographed! If you...
Wildwood Historical Society
Jan 11, 20221 min read
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Wildwood Historical Society President Taylor Henry wins Young Preservationist Award
TRENTON, NJ – Preservation New Jersey, a statewide member-supported non-profit historic preservation organization, announced the...
Wildwood Historical Society
Oct 18, 20212 min read
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“Wildwood Days of Doo Wop” book signing at museum August 15, 2021 12-5 pm
Sunday, August 15 from 12-5 pm at 3907 Pacific Ave Journey back through American mid-century Doo Wop architecture at a special event...
Wildwood Historical Society
Aug 11, 20211 min read
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Announcing the 2021 Street Sign & More Auction To Benefit Wildwood Historical Museum
The Wildwood Historical Society is excited to offer more than 70 authentic signs: street signs from the City of Wildwood plus neon signs...
Wildwood Historical Society
Jun 4, 20215 min read
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Thank You To Our 2020 Donors!
This list is not exhaustive. There are dozens upon dozens of generous donors who renewed memberships, paid the research fees, or just...
Wildwood Historical Society
Jan 22, 20212 min read
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New holiday ornaments made in the USA from Wildwood Boardwalk wood added to online store
In honor of #cybermonday, we have added NEW holiday and Christmas ornaments to our online store! All handcrafted proudly right here in...
Wildwood Historical Society
Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Over $11k raised in Street Sign Auction 2020
To everyone who placed a bid or who helped spread the word about our 2020 Street Sign Auction, THANK YOU! This year and pandemic have...
Wildwood Historical Society
Aug 31, 20203 min read
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Museums permitted to reopen in NJ!
On July 2, the Wildwood Historical Society will be among the NJ museums, aquariums, arcades and bowling alleys permitted to reopen per...
Wildwood Historical Society
Jul 1, 20201 min read
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Announcing the 2020 Wildwood street sign auction!
The Wildwood Historical Society is excited to allow our supporters another chance to win authentic street signs from the City of...
Wildwood Historical Society
Jun 21, 20204 min read
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Museum gift shop reopens June 18, 2020!
Patrons are now welcome to visit the Wildwood Historical Society museum gift shop starting June 18, 2020, in compliance with Phase 2 of...
Wildwood Historical Society
Jun 11, 20201 min read
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Wildwood Historical Society Coronavirus Protocols May 2020
The Wildwood Historical Society and George Boyer Museum are dedicated to the safety of our staff, volunteers and patrons. Therefore, when...
Wildwood Historical Society
May 19, 20202 min read
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Museum interns wanted
The Wildwood Historical Society in Wildwood, Cape May County, NJ, annually seeks interns for college credit for the summer season,...
Wildwood Historical Society
Aug 7, 20191 min read
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Nostalgia, memories discovered at Wildwood museum
WILDWOOD — From Monday to Saturday, people are stopping by the Wildwood Historical Society to reminisce and learn about the Wildwoods'...
Wildwood Historical Society
Jul 8, 20192 min read
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Wildwood Historical Society to reopen after closing for winter
For Release Immediately Mar. 23, 2019 WILDWOOD— After six months of being closed for the winter off-season, the Wildwood Historical...
Wildwood Historical Society
Mar 23, 20192 min read
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Wildwood Historical Society to hold open house
For ReleaseImmediately Sept. 22, 2018 WILDWOOD— The Wildwood Historical Society is holding an open house to welcome locals and visitors...
Wildwood Historical Society
Sep 22, 20182 min read
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Wildwood Historical Society has busiest summer ever
For ReleaseImmediately August 8, 2018 Wildwood Historical Society has busiest summer ever WILDWOOD— This summer has been the busiest...
Wildwood Historical Society
Aug 8, 20182 min read
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Wildwood Historical Society opens for 55th season
WILDWOOD— In 1963, the Wildwood Historical Society was established by city historian George Boyer, who arranged a small exhibit on the...
Wildwood Historical Society
Jun 21, 20182 min read
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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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