Our Mission

The Sea Isle City Historical Society and Museum is dedicated to acquiring, preserving, displaying, celebrating, and promoting artifacts and archives that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Our goal is to delight, inspire, and educate both current and future generations with the unique story of our seaside community.

We are a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Our Vision

We strive to be an inviting, informative, and innovative resource for the community — a place where residents and visitors alike can explore, learn about, and celebrate the diverse history and culture of Sea Isle City and the surrounding region.

Our Organization

Officers

• President: Mary Pat Padula
• Vice President: Peter Greco
• Curator: Abby Powell
• Treasurer: Gary Kriss
• Secretary: Kathi Fanning

Trustees

Marie Peltier
Mike McHale
Abby Powell
Peter Greco
Harry Lipschultz
Caitlin Haffert

Our History

The Sea Isle City Historical Society and Museum was founded in 1982, following the city’s centennial celebration. What began as a small initiative soon took root. The museum officially opened on January 26, 1983, in a temporary space at the public school and later moved behind the old City Hall.

Harriett Reardon Bailey served as our first president and then curator for 30 years. In 1990, Michael Stafford became president, leading the museum through a period of major growth, community engagement, and expansion of exhibits and programs.

By 1995, the museum relocated to 4208 Landis Avenue, and in 2011, it moved into its current, modern facility located within the Sea Isle City Library building. Since then, the museum has continued to honor the living legacy that was established over 40 years prior.

Our Facility

Our museum is thoughtfully designed with an open floor plan, offering easy access to a wide variety of exhibits. Visitors are welcome to browse at their own pace or settle in at our research area to explore thousands of photographs, books, and documents.

We are handicap accessible, family friendly, and offer fun and interactive features for children and adults alike.

The museum is open year-round, admission is always free, and our friendly volunteer staff is here to guide you through more than 130 years of local history.

Support the Museum

Your support helps to keep Sea Isle’s history alive. All donations are tax deductible and go directly toward preserving and expanding our collection.