Wildwood Historical Society

The Wildwood Historical Museum at 3907 Pacific Avenue will host Taylor Henry and Rob Ascough for a book release party and signing on Sunday, December 13, 2026 from 2 to 4 pm. Books will be available for purchase for $26.99. ABOUT THE BOOK Wildwood Music Memories: Entertainment & Nightlife, Volume I, 1885-1969 takes readers on a historical and nostalgic trip through the Wildwoods’ legendary live music scene from the resort’s beginnings to its heyday. It is the first in a series that will span...

WILDWOOD -- Once dubbed Las Vegas by-the-sea, the Wildwoods were famously a nightlife mecca. Fans filled nightclubs, music icons performed their hits, and new genres were born. This history will be the subject of an upcoming book by two Wildwood Historical Society board officers to be released by America Through Time on November 24, 2026. Wildwood Music Memories: Entertainment & Nightlife, Volume I, 1885-1969 takes readers on a historical and nostalgic trip through the Wildwoods’ legendary...

Friday was a huge day for Wildwood history. After careful planning, steady hands, and a whole lot of community spirit, Tram Car 8 has been safely moved into its new home at the Wildwood Historical Society Museum. For anyone who loves Wildwood, this was more than a move. It was a moment. Tram Car 8 is now indoors, protected, and ready for the next stage of restoration. That means the work can continue in the right setting, with the care this piece of Wildwood history deserves. A community...