Tour Ocean Grove’s historic homes July 18

The Historical Society of Ocean Grove (HSOG) at 50 Pitman Ave. will hold its 46th annual House and Garden Tour, rain or shine, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on July 18.

The self-guided walking tour, which is open to adults and children age 12 or older, will begin at the museum across from Auditorium Square Park. Transportation will be available and include stops at several beautiful and historic homes, a famous tent home and a historic inn. The tour will also include a visit to the society’s living history museum, Centennial Cottage, and the Great Auditorium.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 on day of tour and available at the museum or Gingerbreads and Smugglers Cove, both on Main Avenue.

To purchase tickets by mail, send a check or money order along with a selfaddressed stamped envelope by July 11 to: HSOG, P.O. Box 446, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756. Tickets can also be ordered by calling the museum at 732-774-1869 or visiting www.oceangrovehistory.org.