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EVENTS
Throughout
the year, the Atlantic Heritage Center offers a wide variety of
programs and entertaining special events for all ages. Mark
your calendar now and please plan to attend - we look forward
to seeing you! Events are held in the Center's 2nd floor
auditorium unless otherwise noted. We apologize, but our
facilities are not handicapped accessible.
Events
Calendar:
January
- March
| Dates
to be announced
Atlantic
Heritage Center
Free
Workshop |
Oral
History Training Workshop
The
Atlantic Heritage Center is a partner-archive with the
American
Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to collect
and preserve the personal narratives and memoirs of
area veterans. The workshop will acquaint "free-time"
interviewers with guidelines and techniques, and
all participants will receive a Field Kit for the Veterans
History Project. Volunteers of all ages are
welcome.
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Thursday,
February 17
7:00pm
Atlantic
Heritage Center
Free
Event
Donations
appreciated |
The
Rise and Fall of Atlantic City's Railroads
Railroad
buffs are invited to hear the story of the rise and fall
of Atlantic City's Railroads as presented by Tony Marino.
Through presentation materials, detailed maps, and interactive
discussion, Tony examines significant events past and present
related to area railroads.
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April - June
| Weekends
May and June
Saturdays
11:00am - 4:00pm
Sundays
1:00pm
- 4:00pm
Risley
Homestead
8
Virginia Avenue
(near
400 block of Shore Road)
Northfield,
NJ
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated |
Risley
Homestead Seasonal Tours
The
Risley
Homestead is one of two 18th century houses in Atlantic
County individually listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and was home to many generations of Risley oystermen.
The
Atlantic Heritage Center received the Homestead and all
of its furnishings by bequest from Virginia Risley Stout
in 1989. The Homestead is open for individual and
small group guided tours. Closed on major
holidays. |
Thursday,
April 14
7:00pm
Atlantic
Heritage Center
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated |
Jack
Irwin, The First Airgoing Wireless Man
One
hundred years ago this past October, Jack Irwin, a Marconi
Wireless Operator, made history by using wireless to call
"CQD" (the old SOS) from an airship to a ship
at sea. The rescue was successful and the story behind the
rescue situation is intriguing. His airship adventure began
in Atlantic City.
John
Dilks, local electronics expert, fills in the details of this
story and reveals the facts about Jack Irwin's travelling
companion! |
| Sunday,
May 1
10:00am-4:00pm
Atlantic
County Utilities Authority (ACUA)
Delilah
Road
Egg
Harbor Township, NJ
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Earth
Day at Atlantic County Utilities Authority
The
Atlantic Heritage Center will have a booth at the Earth
Day EcoFair, an annual event that draws thousands of adults
and children. Come out and get acquainted with everything
that the Atlantic Heritage Center has to offer. You'll be
captivated by interviews of local veterans' military experiences
as recorded by volunteers from the Veteran's History Project
and much more! |
| Wednesday,
May 18
10:00am
and 1:00pm
Zion
United Methodist Church
652
Zion Road
Egg
Harbor Twp., NJ
Free
Event
Schedule
an appointment in advance to participate.
Call
the Atlantic Heritage Center at
609-927-5218. |
Veterans
History Project Interviews
Interviews
for the Veterans
History Project will be conducted at 10:00am and 1:00pm.
The facility is handicapped accessible.
If you are a Veteran or know a veteran
who would like to be interviewed, please contact the Heritage
Center in advance to make an appointment.
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Thursday,
May 19
5:30-9:30pm
Bally's
Atlantic City
Grand Ballroom
$75
per person by 4/30
$85
per person after 4/30
Tickets
available at AHC
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16th
Annual Paul Aiken Encore Awards
The
Paul Aiken Encore Awards, sponsored by the South
Jersey Cultural Alliance, honor individuals and organizations
that have made significant contributions in support of the
arts and heritage community.
This
year, the Atlantic Heritage Center honors Trustee and dedicated
member / volunteer Sheryl Collins for her countless contributions
to our organization. |
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Wednesday,
June 22
7:00pm
Atlantic
Heritage Center
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated |
Place
Names of the Jersey Shore
Ever
wonder how certain local places got their name? If
so, join speaker Lee Ireland to get the answers! Lee's book
is entitled "Place Names of the Jersey Shore - Why Did They
Name It That?" Lee is a lifelong resident of the shore and
will describe the fascinating story of over 300 places located
in our backyard and how they got their name. Books
will be available for signing and purchase.
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July - September
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Saturdays
11:00am - 4:00pm
Sundays
1:00pm
- 4:00pm
Risley
Homestead
8
Virginia Avenue
(near
400 block of Shore Road)
Northfield,
NJ
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated |
Risley
Homestead Seasonal Tours
The
Risley
Homestead is one of two 18th century houses in Atlantic
County individually listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and was home to many generations of Risley oystermen.
The
Atlantic Heritage Center received the Homestead and all
of its furnishings by bequest from Virginia Risley Stout
in 1989. The Homestead is open for individual and
small group guided tours. Closed on major
holidays. |
| Friday,
July 15
Saturday,
July 16
Sunday,
July 17
10:00am
- 3:00pm
Shore
Mall
Egg
Harbor Twp., NJ
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Christmas
in July
Get
a jump start on the holiday season with this opportunity
to purchase gifts and decorations made by the Atlantic Heritage
Center elves. Items for sale include wreaths, gift
baskets, and seasonal decor for your home. |
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October - December
| Saturday,
October 15
11:30am
Harbor
Pines Golf Club
Ocean Heights Avenue
Egg
Harbor Twp., NJ
Luncheon
fee: $30.00 per person
Reservations
due by October 8 |
Atlantic
Heritage Center Annual Meeting / Luncheon
Members
and the general public are invited to attend the Center's
annual meeting and luncheon.
This
year's guest speaker is Trustee Frank Ferry. The Bringing
History to Life award will be presented and members
will vote on nominees
to the Governing Board. |
| Weekends
in October
Saturdays
11:00am - 4:00pm
Sundays
1:00pm
- 4:00pm
Risley
Homestead
8
Virginia Avenue
(near
400 block of Shore Road)
Northfield,
NJ
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated |
Risley
Homestead Seasonal Tours
The
Risley
Homestead is one of two 18th century houses in Atlantic
County individually listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and was home to many generations of Risley oystermen.
The
Atlantic Heritage Center received the Homestead and all
of its furnishings by bequest from Virginia Risley Stout
in 1989. The Homestead is open for individual and
small group guided tours. Closed on major
holidays. |
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Saturday,
December 3
Sunday,
December 4
11:00am
- 3:00pm
Shore
Mall
Egg
Harbor Twp., NJ
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Christmas
Craft Show at the Shore Mall
Do
your last-minute holiday shopping and purchase gifts and
decorations made by the Atlantic Heritage Center elves.
Items for sale include wreaths, gift baskets, and seasonal
decor for your home. |
| Exhibits
open December 5 through December 19 during normal operating
hours
Atlantic
Heritage Center
Opening
Event
Monday,
December 5
7:00pm
Cookie
Walk / Sale
Monday,
December 19
11:00am
- 3:00pm
All
events are free and open to the public
Donations
appreciated - all proceeds go to the AHC Expansion Fund
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4th
Annual Spirit of Christmas' Past
The
elves have enhanced and added to last year's decorations!
The exhibit is open during the Center's regular hours of
operation and this year's theme is "Loves a White Christmas".
The
exhibit will feature decorated picture frames, painted shells,
beaded ornaments grave blankets, wreaths and theme baskets
available for sale. To kick off the event on December
5th, the Cape Atlantic Sweet Adelines will be performing.
Mother
Christmas is perfecting her cookie recipes for her “Cookie
Walk” sale on December 19. Homemade cookies and baked
goods will be available for purchase by the pound or in
tins. Santa and Mrs. Claus will offer gift bags to
preschoolers and read holiday stories throughout the day. |
2011
Details to be announced
Risley
Homestead
8
Virginia Avenue
(near
400 block of Shore Road)
Northfield,
NJ
Free
Admission
Donations
Appreciated |
Risley
Homestead Holiday Tours
Join
us at Risley
Homestead to celebrate the festive holiday season and
imagine what Christmas was like for the Risley family during
the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries! The Homestead
is open for individual and small group guided tours. |
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Event
Photos:
The
following photographs highlight events and programs sponsored
by the Atlantic Heritage Center:
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| An
evening of Irish music, song and dance featuring Atlantic
County Clerk Mike Garvin
March
2006 |
Dr.
David Sperling, authority on tall-case clocks, discusses
an Edward Duffield clock in the museum of the Atlantic Heritage
Center
November
2005 |
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| Judith
Krall-Russo presents "Women and Tea in the Victorian
Era" during the first Victorian Tea held at Risley
Homestead
October
2005 |
George
Vinter demonstrates toy and games of the 18th and 19th century
during a Civil War Reenactment
August
2005 |
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