2026 EVENTS
PHOTO CONTEST - Entries for the AHS 19th Annual Photography Contest will be accepted from May 2 to 23, with judging the first week of June. Entries will be on display at the Avalon History Center
throughout the month of June.
All entries must be matted & mounted and include full name & contact information. The AHS thanks Al Campbell, Dave Coskey & Scott Prince for their time & expertise as judges for the 2025
contest
2025 winners were:
First place winners of each category were:
Avalon – "Morning Shimmering Sea" by Carol Jacobs
Nature – "Osprey Chicks" by George Wallace
Portrait & Personality – "Catherine" by Eileen Skultety
Scenic – "Peggy’s Twin" by John Suchorsky
Children's - "Flower" by Noah Kauterman
Best in Show ribbon went to - "Sushi Delivery" by George Wallace
HOUSE TOUR - Experience the tradition and beauty of several of Avalon’s
old homes during the Avalon Historical Society’s Olde
House Tour Friday, June 19, from 1-4pm. The tour is a
ticketed self-guided event.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at
avalonhistoricalsocietyshop.org starting June 6 and will be
held at the History Center. They can also be purchased at
the History Center on June 19, starting at 10am. Tickets are
not limited and can be purchased up to and including the
day of the event.
The Avalon Historical Society is looking for homeowners who would be interested in
opening their properties for this event. Please contact the Avalon History Center on
609-967 0090 if you would like to be included in this fundraiser.
SKEE BALL - Avalon Historical Society is sponsoring its 4th competitive
Skee Ball Competition this summer at Greyhound Poker
Palace, the arcade on 29th Street and the Boardwalk. This
family favorite competition will be on Friday, July 10 from
5-7pm.
Registration fee $10, includes three games. Monetary prizes
will be awarded for the highest scores. Join the competition
and the fun…all are invited!
Watch the website at www.avalonhistoricalsociety.org
for additional details and
HISTORIC MARKER PROGRAM - The Avalon Historical Society recently introduced an Avalon Historic Marker
Program, intended to recognize and commemorate notable people, places
and/or events that played a significant role in Avalon's history.
The first three markers are scheduled for unveiling in June 2025
See the AFPL History Center website & Facebook page for information, events, plus monthly programs, upcoming exhibits, recent acquisitions, online exhibits via Google Arts & Culture.
Join the Avalon History Center every 3rd Thursday of the month at 11.00am for tea, cookies & good conversation on the subject of Avalon of old.
215 39th St., Avalon, across from the tennis courts.
See AFPL calendar for details
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