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2017-06-10- Hometown Histories (Stories Worth Remembering) - RememberingRoss-Fenton Farm - Pat and Marty Martino and Heather MacDonald


The continuation of our Hometown Histories series with a fun discussion about Ross Fenton Farm, with Pat and Marty Martino, owners of the property in Wanamassa where the Ross-Fenton Boat Landing is located to this day. Joining the Martinos is our own Heather MacDonald, Museum Director of Living History, and today portraying Mabel Fenton, former owner of Ross-Fenton Farm together with her husband (and vaudevillian partner) Charlie Ross. They discuss the fun times and entertainments that once took place at The Farm with Peggy Dellinger, Museum Exhibit Director and Host of this episode. Dallas Grove is 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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