Museum Speaker Series educated and entertained

From lost amusement parks to home-grown innovations . . .

Museum Speaker Series educated and entertained

Author Rick Geffken, June 13

Author Linda Barth, Oct. 10

Brothers Gary (left) and Stephen Edelson, Aug. 22

Three or four times a year, as part of our Speakers Series, the Museum hosts a presentation at the old Oakhurst Schoolhouse on our regional history. In June, author Rick Gefken told stories of local amusements--from the Long Branch Pier to Storyland Village, Neptune--now gone (but judging from the audience reaction) fondly remembered. In August, Asbury Park Press sports writer Stephen Edelson shared iconic sports photos from the Press archive--and the stories behind the pictures. In October, author Linda Barth returned with New Jersey Originals, her second book about firsts and breakthroughs that happened here.