Tag: South Amboy Historical Society

  • Old-time ‘base ball’ game will be played June 9 in South Amboy

    Old-time ‘base ball’ game will be played June 9 in South Amboy

    The John Bulls of Radford’s Ferry will face the Monmouth Furnace Base Ball Club at 11 a.m. on June 9 in Veterans’ Park, 416 S. Feltus St., South Amboy, for an old-time base ball game. Pitching will be underhand, bats will be made of wood, and there will be no fielding gloves. John Bull was the Camden…

  • Historical society invites residents to learn about Morgan explosion in South Amboy

    Historical society invites residents to learn about Morgan explosion in South Amboy

    The Historical Society of South Amboy invites residents to its sixth annual open house on April 28 at the South Amboy Senior Center, 108 South Stevens Ave., from noon to 3 p.m. The event will give patrons a look at what South Amboy was like 100 years ago. Entry to the event is $5 and…

  • South Amboy trolley to visit decorated homes

    South Amboy trolley to visit decorated homes

    SOUTH AMBOY – The South Amboy Recreation Office is inviting residents to take part in its holiday events. First place in the Holiday Home Decorating Contest will receive $200 for the best decorated house. All homes must be decorated by Dec. 11 and judging will take place on Dec. 15. In conjunction with the voting,…

  • South Amboy exploring options to establish museum

    South Amboy exploring options to establish museum

    By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city’s historical society may be getting closer to having a museum to house and display its artifacts. Councilman Tom Reilly brought up the issue for discussion at the Nov. 2 City Council business meeting, adding that he would support efforts toward establishing a museum. “I’ve been a…