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Exterior photograph of Atlantic County Historical Society building in Somers Point, New Jersey
Blue historic plaque in front of building with red siding. Plaque explains history of Risley Homestead.
Crowded room with people sitting down, watching two men talk
Researcher looking for a book in library bookshelves.
Woman and three children looking at antique dollclothes, held by museum curator
Book (Absegami yesteryear), newsletter, and yearbook arranged on a table.
Group of men standing with quilts wrapped around their shoulders. These are veterans who were interviewed for the Veterans History Project. They were honored with the quilts from the Quilts of Valor project.

Fall 2024 Newsletter

Read about "Camp Boardwalk", check out the Moose Lodge in the Then & Now series, and make note of our upcoming events in our latest issue of the newsletter

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  • Eating at Shore Diner any day: print this voucher so that ACHS receives a portion of your bill.
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  • Consider donating items or money - now or in your estate planning.

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Free Membership for 4th graders

Atlantic County 4th graders (and their families) can now receive a free membership!

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

The library and museum are now OPEN each week from Thursdays to Saturdays from 10am to 3pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Holiday closings: November 28-30, December 19, 20, December 26-28

Holiday Sweet Sale, December 21, 12-3pm
Free Family Membership for county 4th graders

Special Events & Meetings

19 Dec 2024
Holiday Closing
21 Dec 2024
12:00PM - 03:00PM
Holiday Sweet Sale
26 Dec 2024
Holiday Closing