2008 PAST EVENTS
STORIES OF THE PINES WITH KAREN RILEY - MARCH 15thKaren Riley, author of "Whispers in the Pines: The Secrets of Colliers Mills" discussed her book and shared many interesting Pinelands tales with us. She is presently gathering more Pinelands tales for a second book. We look forward to having her back when her new book is published. It will center around stoies of people who live in the Pines.
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MODEL TRAINS WITH BILL KLOC - APRIL 12thBarbara Bolton, Museum Curator, presented a brief overview of the formation of the Tuckerton Railroad, followed by Bill Kloc presenting a running demonstration of a variety of pre World War II trains. Mr. Kloc also offered appraisals of engines and cars brought by train collectors of all ages. A video of the Tuckerton Railroad was available for viewing in the adjacent Giffordtown Schoolhouse Room. A good time was had by all - young, old, and in between!
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REMEMBERING OLD PARKERTOWN WITH BETTY SHINN- JULY 12thBarbara Bolton presented a brief history of the Parkertown section of Little Egg Harbor as an introduction to Betty Shinn's slide tour of Parkertown and facinating stories which made the history and people of Parkertown come alive. Parkertown stories and remembrances offered from the audiance complemented Betty's presentation, and a good time was had by all.
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OLD TUCKERTON BUSINESSES WITH SAM LEIFRIED- AUGUST 16thSam Liefred who edited two books on the businesses in New Gretna, Tuckerton, Parkertown, West Creek, Mayetta, and Manahawkin featuring old advertisements and photos talked about old area businesses. He featured Tuckerton businesses that he remembered that are no longer in existance. Audiance members shared many remembrances of business long gone.
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NOVEMBER 15th - WORLD WAR II DISCUSSIONBob Butler, President of the Tuckerton Historical Society, spoke about his experiences, mostly in Italy, during World War II. Many members of the audience joined in sharing their experiences. A variety of displays regarding WWII in our area were enjoyed by all.
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