Step Back in Time - Come experience the story of the Endicotts and Reardons and their collections from earlier times. Our museum located at 3036 Shore Road (Route 9) in Seaville, New Jersey highlights life in the region in the early 1900s and beyond. Visit a 1920's home including a parlor, kitchen, dining room, bedroom and children's room. Enjoy exhibits relating to life, work, community and the greater world. Enjoy memorabilia collected by the Endicott and Reardon families for over 100 years!
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HOURS AND SPECIAL EVENT SCHEDULE FOR THE 2025 SEASON
Our museum is open for visitors on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm from June 2 through October 1. Our address is 3036 Shore Road (Route 9), Seaville, NJ 08230. Admission is free. Groups are welcome all year by appointment. To make a group reservation please call 609-213-2862.
Special Events Calendar for the 2025 Season
May 15, Thursday, 2 pm – “Henry H. Eldridge - The Common Pleas Judge during Prohibition in Cape May County.” - Presented by Michael Conley, local historian, old home researcher and lecturer. This lecture deals with many topics for the 1920’s in Cape May County. Common Pleas Judge Henry H. Eldridge was the sitting judge during most of the Prohibition Era.
June 17, Tuesday, 2 pm – “Saints & Sinners: NJ Women in the Civil War” - Presented by local historian, Pary Tell. Learn about NJ women and others, the Saints and Sinners, who rallied for abolition, supported the Union cause and assumed non-traditional roles in an effort to keep the Republic together… or not.
July 15, Tuesday, 2 pm – “Titanic” - Presented by local historian Robert E. Heinly. He will discuss in detail how the sinking of the Titanic was one of the major events that brought about the end of the Victorian Era.
July 29, Tuesday, 2 pm - “Researching your Property’s History” - Presented by Cape May County Clerk, Rita M. Rothberg who will demonstrate through case studies how to research ownership in the County Clerk’s Archives to find clues in property records to guide owners of older and historic properties toward determining the age of a structure on their property, when possible.
August 12, Tuesday, 2 pm – “Milk Bottles & Memories of Cape May County” – This book was written and is presented by Ed Runyon, Director of the Cape May County Zoo who has spent years collecting old milk bottles and other old glass. His book will be available for sale.
August 26, Tuesday, 2 pm – “The World of Toys—Cultural Artifacts of Yesterday” -- This program will explore the extraordinary collection of toys that the Endicott Reardon Family Museum holds, toys that tell us about the culture of the times and their importance in the lives of children who cherished them, as well as their place in the fascinating history of toys in the world. Presented by board members Maryetta Dorricott and Antoinette Braca.
September 9, Tuesday, 2 pm – “Cape May in World War I” - Presented by local historian Robert E. Heinly. He will discuss how the area played a significant role in World War I due to the strategic location of two major naval bases, Air Station Cape May (Coast Guard Section Base 9) and Camp Wissahickon along with Bethlehem Loading Company (Bethlehem Steel artillery plant).
September 23, Tuesday, 2 pm – “For a Song” – This book was written and is presented by Hal Taylor, local writer and graphic artist. It is a collection of the history behind the most enduring and beloved songs ever written. His books will be available for sale.
All Special Events are Free, but Reservations are required as seating is limited. To make a reservation, please call the Museum at 609-624-0600 and leave a message clearly indicating your name, telephone number and how many in your party. You will receive a return call for confirmation. All events begin promptly at 2 pm. Donations appreciated. Look for the Sign! We look forwarding to seeing you!