Ocean County History

Top Local Adventures
Top Local Adventures
Top Local Adventures
As the weather starts to get better, a lot of people start looking for easy, local activities that fit the bill for all types. Thankfully, right here in Ocean County we have some great local adventures!
Ending The War In Ocean Co.
Ending The War In Ocean Co.
Ending The War In Ocean Co.
Just last week we were discussing Ocean County's significance during the Revolutionary War, but did you know that it was on this day, December 27th, in 1782 that the last shots of the war were fired right here in Ocean County?
Here’s Why Brick Is Named Brick
Here’s Why Brick Is Named Brick
Here’s Why Brick Is Named Brick
If we're being honest, Ocean County has some pretty oddly named municipalities. We already discussed the roots of Toms River. And of course we have other odd towns like Forked River ("Fork-ID", thank you very much!), and Brick (which I've always been amused by being next to Wall, but that's a whole different topic). So how did Brick become Brick?
Blizzard of 1996 - 20 Years Later
Blizzard of 1996 - 20 Years Later
Blizzard of 1996 - 20 Years Later
Today marks the 20th anniversary of what many call the worst snowstorm in New Jersey history, the Blizzard of 1996. We're taking a look back at this historical snowstorm.