In December 1928, the songwriting team of Fats Waller and Andy Razaf sat down at a rented piano in Andy's mother's home at 119 Atkins Avenue and wrote a song that would go on to become one of the most recorded tunes of all time. On a June 2020 date to be announced, the APHS […]
Join the Historical Society on the afternoon of Sunday, August 16, for the 15th annual outdoor exhibit and sale of original art and handmade crafts known as Art on the Boardwalk. Open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm — and extending along the "beach" side of the boards, beginning at the south […]
Did you know that in 1866 New Jersey was the last northern state to abolish slavery? That enslaved people were in the Garden State since the 1600s? Learn more about this noteworthy and interesting subject when the Asbury Park Historical Society (APHS) presents the history of slavery in New Jersey on Thursday, Feb. 18 as […]
The Asbury Park Historical Society is thrilled to welcome author Helen Pike for a special presentation and book signing of her book “Images of America: Asbury Park”. The event will take place at the Asbury Park Library, located at 500 1st Ave. on Thursday, 6/24/21 at 7pm. Please join us in-person for this special event. […]
TOUR FEATURES Lavatory Motorcoach Transportation Visit Bryant Park's outdoor holiday bazaar featuring Specialty shops & kiosks 3 Course luncheon included in Little Italy Progressive Travel Tour Host Services 2-hours guided "Christmas Lights' tour | Tour Highlights: Greenwich Village / Macy's / Herald Square / 5th & 6th Ave. Holiday window displays / St. Patrick's Leisure […]
They’re back! On Sunday, May 15, the APHS plays host to an afternoon of acoustic song and story, in an intimate SONGWRITERS AT THE CRANE HOUSE session. Presented in partnership with the nonprofit Musicians on a Mission, the 3pm program finds the folks behind the long-running “Words & Music” and “Rosie’s Café” house concert series […]
