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The Avalon History Center, in Avalon, New Jersey, offers visitors a glimpse into the rich heritage of this gem of the Jersey Shore, from its early development in the late 1800s to the vibrant decades of the 20th century.

Engage online with the Avalon History Center's collection: browse thousands of historic photos, view thoughtfully curated virtual exhibits, and experience the stories that bring Avalon’s history to life. 

About Us

Find out more about who we are: view hours, location, contact information. See our Hometown Heroes and Historic Preservation galleries and discover how to get involved.

Collections

Browse selected collections categories, featuring treasures like Avalon beach tags, a WWII-era USO scrapbook from an Avalonian vaudeville and burlesque comedian, old Avalon postcards, and more.

Archive

Browse and search all of our digitized materials, from 1890s newspapers, Yacht Club and Beach Patrol yearbooks, to memorabilia from popular Avalon venues from the 20th century and more.

Photos

Browse and search our historic photos catalog, featuring thousands of photos of Avalon and her people, going back to the late 1800s. 

Avalon Memory Project

Listen to stories of Avalon's past from the people who lived it, sharing memories of beloved Avalon faces and places.

Online Exhibits

Check out our ever-growing collection of online exhibits. 

Learn more about Avalon by reading our recommended local history books, available for checkout at both the History Center and the Avalon Library or take a walk down memory lane guided by our colorful and interesting walking tour brochures, featuring fascinating facts about early Avalon and Avalon's churches. 

Walking Tours

Avalon History Books