Events

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Upcoming Events

  • Photo: African American Story of McKee City, NJ

    African American Story of McKee City, NJ

    Saturday, February 21 • Noon-2pm • Presentation starts 12:30
    MK Betterment Building • 6 Atlas Lane, EHT

    Learn about wealthy African American founder of McKee City; visionary Atlas Lane’s contributions to African American community; and the African American woman who founded Morris Beach for a affluent African Americans.

    FREE Event & Light Lunch • Donations appreciated

  • Photo: Everything Irish

    Everything Irish

    Thursday, March 12 • 7pm
    EHT Community Center • 5045 English Creek Ave • EHT

    Enjoy the talented Emerald Isle Academy of Irish Dance Dancers & Bagpipe Musicians. Free Refreshments.

    Members Free • Non Members $2 • Students $1

  • Photo: How Much Trivia of EHT History Do You Know?

    How Much Trivia of EHT History Do You Know?

    Monday, April 13 • 7pm
    EHT Community Center • 5045 English Creek Ave • EHT

    GEHTHS Historian, Lynn Wood has researched and compiled a series of Trivia questions about EHT history. Join us to share your knowledge and maybe win a prize. Free refreshments.

    Members Free • Non Members $2 • Students $1

  • Photo: Celebrating America’s 250th

    Celebrating America’s 250th

    Thursday, April 30 • 6-8pm
    Egg Harbor Twp High School • In the Common Area
    24 High School Drive • EHT

    The Greate Egg Harbour Township Historical Society is collaborating with the Egg Harbor Township Schools for a special evening showcasing the incredible talents of EHT students and GEHTHS knowledge:

    • Historic projects created by high school students
    • Performances by EHT High School Musicians
    • Volunteer historians in colonial style clothing sharing stories
    •  Patriotic themed Refreshments

    FREE Event • All Ages Welcome

  • Photo: Growing Up in Pleasantville

    Growing Up in Pleasantville

    Thursday, May 7 • 7pm
    EHT Community Center • 5045 English Creek Ave • EHT

    Presented by local author David W. Betterton. Follow Betterton’s journey into the insane hilarity and dark recesses of growing up in Pleasantville.

    Free refreshments.
    Members Free • Non Members $2 • Students $1

  • Photo: Journey Thru Patriot Rebellions

    Journey Thru Patriot Rebellions

    Sunday, June 7 • 1-3 pm
    GEHTHS Museum • 6647 West Jersey Avenue • EHT

    You are invited to our Museum’s open house celebrating some of the well known and lesser know ways the Patriots rebelled against the British. Join our GEHTHS Volunteers for the following:

    •  Ceremonial Tea Party
    • How did the colonists rebel with clothing?
    • How did the Patriots use food as a protest?

    FREE Event & Refreshments • Donations Appreciated

  • Photo: Ghosts in the Graveyard

    Ghosts in the Graveyard

    Time & Date TBA
    Zion Free Cemetery • 5045 English Creek Ave • EHT

    Reenactors will bring to life EHT residents who are buried in the Zion Free Cemetery. Guests will learn more about the Revolutionary War soldiers and their families who are buried there. Visit the graves of other well know EHT and South Jersey families who are buried there.

    FREE Event & Refreshments • Donations Appreciated

  • Photo: Railroading at the Jersey Shore

    Railroading at the Jersey Shore

    Monday, September 14 • 7pm

    EHT Community Center • 5045 English Creek Ave • EHT

    Presented by Bill ElwellBill Elwell is adjunct professor of history at Monmouth University and a historian of railroading at the Jersey Shore, especially how it relates to tourism. Free refreshments.

    Members Free • Non Members $2 • Students $1

  • Photo: GEHTHS Holiday Open House

    GEHTHS Holiday Open House

    Sunday, December 6 • 1-3pm

    GEHTHS Museum • 6647 West Jersey Avenue • EHT
    Mrs. Claus make a guest appearance with gi  s and cra  s for the children.

    FREE Holiday Refreshments & Open House

Past Events

  • GEHTHS Recognition Dinner Featuring Dennis Levinson

    GEHTHS Recognition Dinner Featuring Dennis Levinson

    Thursday April 3, 2025 • 6pm
    Crab Trap Restaurant • 2 Broadway Ave, Somers Point, NJ

    Enjoy a three course dinner followed by a presentation by Atlantic County Executive & Former History Teacher and current Atlantic County Administrator Dennis Levinson whose topic is “What you don’t know about our Presidents”

    GEHTHS Members: $50 • Non-Members: $55 • Cash Bar

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  • A Conversation about the EHT Outlying Schools and School District Monitored by Lou Della Barca

    A Conversation about the EHT Outlying Schools and School District Monitored by Lou Della Barca

    Thursday May 1 • 7pm
    Egg Harbor Township Community Center • 5045 English Creek Ave

    Retired teacher and traveling principal of multiple EHT schools, Lou Della Barca, will lead the discussion of memories for those who attended or worked in the schools. Also, a short film will be shown about the history of the EHT Schools.

    GEHTHS Members: Free • Adults: $2 • Students: $1

  • Clamming in the 60’s with Jake Glassey

    Clamming in the 60’s with Jake Glassey

    Wednesday June 4 • 7pm
    Egg Harbor Township Community Center • 5045 English Creek Ave

    Jake Glassey grew up along Lakes Bay where he has clammed for many years. Ahead of his time concerning the environment, he and his friends devised a prank to prove that businesses near Lakes Bay were polluting the waters and harming the clams. Join us for more fun stories.

    GEHTHS Members: Free • Adults: $2 • Students: $1

  • Tour of Zion Free Cemetery Recognizing Revolutionary Soldiers

    Tour of Zion Free Cemetery Recognizing Revolutionary Soldiers

    Lead by Frank Tomasello with GEHTHS Historian, Lynn Wood
    Date and time to be determined this fall.
    652 Zion Rd, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

    Eleven Revolutionary War Soldiers are buried at the Zion Free Cemetery in EHT. On this tour, you will recognized familiar names of the early families who settled in this area. This event will be a part of our RevolutionNJ programing in celebration of the United States 250th.

  • GEHTHS Holiday Open House

    GEHTHS Holiday Open House

    Sunday December 7, 2025 • 1-3pm
    GEHTHS Museum • 6647 West Jersey Ave. • Egg Harbor Twp

    Mrs Claus returns to spread holiday spirit and gifts for children • Enjoy
    yummy holiday treats, festive music, and our many treasures in the museum.

    FREE for all.

  • 2018 Call of Duty: Featuring Re-enactors

    2018 Call of Duty: Featuring Re-enactors

    July 28, 2018
    Call of Duty – GEHTHS

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  • 2015 Call of Duty: Featuring Re-enactors

    2015 Call of Duty: Featuring Re-enactors

    2015 GEHTHS Call of Duty Event

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  • 2013 Call of Duty: Featuring Re-enactors

    2013 Call of Duty: Featuring Re-enactors

    July 27, 2013
    Reenactment of Breakout at Normandy – July 27, 1944

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  • Greater EHT Area from the Early 1800’s Through Now

    Greater EHT Area from the Early 1800’s Through Now

    Monday- September 16, 2024 • 7pm
    Egg Harbor Township Community Center • 5045 English Creek Ave.

    Author Mary Ann Trail shares what life was like in early 1805 EHT. And, GEHTHS Historian Lynn Wood will take us from the 1800’s through today with then & now photos of Egg Harbor Township.

    GEHTHS Members: Free • Adults: $2 • Students: $1

  • The Ancient Culture and Wisdom of the Lenni-Lenape People

    The Ancient Culture and Wisdom of the Lenni-Lenape People

    Monday – October 21 • 7pm
    Egg Harbor Township Community Center • 5045 English Creek Ave

    Author Greg Vizzi will share what he learned during hundreds of conversations with Chief Quiet Thunder, a traditional Lenape Indian elder.

    GEHTHS Members: Free • Adults: $2 • Students: $1