History of the Jersey Shore

The Harrington Park Historical Society welcomes back author and photographer Kevin Woyce for a colorful tour of New Jersey’s coastal history, from the long-ago days of lighthouses and shipwrecks to the founding of today’s most popular summer resorts.  His program “History of the Jersey Shore” is fully re-imagined for 2026. The slideshow includes dozens of new original photographs of Jersey Shore lighthouses, boardwalks, and other landmarks, plus vintage images of historic people, places, and events. 

The event takes place on September 24, 2026, at the Harrington Park Boro Hall, 85 Harriot Avenue, Harrington Park, New Jersey at 7:30 pm.

Kevin is a lifetime resident of the Garden State. He grew up in East Rutherford, the eldest of 15 siblings (yes, you read that right) and hasn’t strayed far – he still lives just a few miles from there in Lyndhurst, NJ, with his wife, Carin, and their dog. His first book, published back in 2007, was Jersey Shore Facts & Photos. Revised and updated twice, it’s now called Jersey Shore History & Facts. He has since written about lighthouses, New Jersey State Parks, Niagara Falls, the Statue of Liberty, and favorite Christmas traditions. All of these books are illustrated with his original black & white photographs, plus some vintage images. He’s also published a book of color photographs. He began lecturing on regional history in 2008 and built his first slideshows two years later. In 2018 he launched Christmas Traditions, which was not only his first holiday-themed presentation, but also the first to include live music.

The lecture is free and open to the public, all are welcome!  For further information about the Society’s activities, call Gerri Gibney at 201 768-2615.