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2018-12-21 - Hometown Histories (Stories Worth Remembering) - A History of Interlaken: Robert Waitt, Interlaken Borough Historian


Hometown Histories now starts Stories about towns that used to be part of Ocean Township. Robert Waitt is the Borough historian for the Borough of Interlaken.

The Township of Ocean was formed in 1849, when the Township of Shrewsbury was split and the section along the coast was named Ocean. Many of our neighboring towns were once part of Ocean, but broke off to form their own towns over time (which is why the Township of Ocean today has no oceanfront). The Borough of Interlaken broke off from the Township of Ocean in 1922.

Peggy Dellinger, Exhibit Director of the Museum hosts this episode. Dallas Grove is the Executive Producer; Produced by Ted Dellinger; Music is by Bill Madden.

Funding for Hometown Histories was provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust.

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The Township of Ocean Historical Museum, founded in 1984, is a member-supported, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Its headquarters, the Eden Woolley House, is one of the few 18th-century structures still in existence in the Township. The museum serves as the ancestral home to every citizen of the Township of Ocean. PLEASE NOTE: At the present time, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Museum will only be open on all  Sunday afternoons, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, or request a tour anytime by Calling 732-531-2136 or e-mailing at OceanMuseum@yahoo.com. We will be adding days in the future and will continue to keep you advised. The Township of Ocean Historical Museum offers exhibits on the history of coastal Monmouth County and a full calendar of events. The Museum is also 100% volunteer supported, with no paid staff. The Museum maintains a library and archive, which houses manuscripts, books and photographs of historical and genealogical interest. For more information, please call 732-531-2136 or visit our website at

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