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2017-08-25- Hometown Histories (Stories Worth Remembering) - The Haupts of Stucile Farms - Ira Haupt, II


The continuation of our Hometown Histories series with a discussion about Stucile Farms, which today is the location of the Museum, Ocean Township Library and the Township of Ocean Human Services Offices. Ira Haupt II is the grandson of the Farm's owner Ira Haupt, and lived and grew up here with his family from the 1930s until the property was sold in the 1960's. He discusses the farm and living in Ocean Township with Paul Edelson, President of the Township of Ocean Historical Museum and host of this episode. Dallas Grove is Executive Producer; Produced by Ted Dellinger and Joe Bove; 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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