Friends of OCNJ History & Culture
Holiday Historic Home Tour: Tickets are sold out.
Join as a member for early access next year and subscribe for neighborhood news.
Volunteers are invited to the Friday Sneak Peek.
2025 Holiday Home Tour | SOLD OUT |
2025 Holiday Home Tour | SOLD OUT |
Your enthusiasm for Ocean City’s history fills our hearts. Tickets are gone for this year’s tour.
If you love old houses and porch culture, please become a member for early access to next year’s tour and invitations to Friends programs throughout the year. You are also encouraged to subscribe to our newsletter for announcements, future members’-only events and tours, and neighborhood news.
Members, check your inboxes for your email with the ticket link and early access code.
There are also a few exclusive spots remaining for homes to be featured on this year’s tour. If you’d like us to consider yours, please submit your home.
Become a Member — Keep the Spirit (and Stories) Alive!
Join our merry band of history lovers and local legends! For just $35 a year, you'll help preserve our community's rich past—and have a ton of fun along the way.
Among other benefits, members receive first access to two free tickets to our beloved (and frequently sold-out!) Holiday Home Tour—celebrate the season, past and present!
Celebrate Your Historic Home with a Custom Plaque
Ocean City’s historic homes tell the story of our island — one porch, gable, and shingle at a time. To help showcase and preserve that history, Friends of Ocean City History & Culture is offering custom Old House Plaques for homes built before 1957 anywhere on the island — not just within the Historic District. Click here to learn more!
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—Margaret Mead
The Enigmatic Lane
A Plaza Place Documentary
Friends of OCNJ’s own Bill Merritt and local student Carmine Cantrell present The Enigmatic Lane, a documentary exploring the charm and history of Plaza Place, a hidden gem of Ocean City. Featuring appearances by Keith Hartzell, Maryanne Pionegro-Smith, and Sne Avichal, the film celebrates the unique character of this historic street. Completed just before the news of Wonderland's closing, the documentary offers a timeless look at a neighborhood rich in stories.
Self-Guided Historic District Walking Tour
The Ocean City Historic District Walking Tour, curated by the Ocean City Historical Museum and The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce, is a self-guided journey through historic homes, churches, and landmarks. It showcases the town's evolution from a Christian seaside resort to a vibrant community, highlighting architectural styles and preservation efforts.