Events
The Brant Beach Taxpayers Association hosts two annual membership meetings. Our Spring meeting updates members as to activities in Brant Beach and Long Beach Township, including a guest speaker. Our Fall Meeting is similar and includes BBTA business, such as election of officers and other such matters that may impact the Association
• Our 2026 Fall Meeting date is September 19th at 10 am, Long Beach township municipal building. Refreshments offered prior.
In addition, BBTA will sponsor its third Winter Speaker Series, in conjunction with the Brant Beach Yacht Club. These are held once a month on a Saturday morning at 10am at the Brant Beach Yacht Club Sailing Center at 6106 Bayview Avenue.
Dates
Nov 7th – WSC Calling – The Tuckerton Wireless
Dec 12th – The Legendary Lucy Evelyn
Jan 16th – A Brief History of Brant Beach
Feb 13th – General George Meade
Mar 6th – The History of Viking Village
Apr 10th – Our Island’s Revolutionary History
Titles and Descriptions
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Topic: WSC Calling – The Tuckerton Wireless
The Tuckerton Wireless was a marvel of technology when it was constructed in 1912. It would bring a tiny Jersey shore community into a web of international intrigue, war, and shipwrecks until its demise in 1955. Join us for this great tale of an iconic Jersey Shore landmark presented by local historian and history teacher, Jeff Brown.
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Topic: Discover the Story Behind Beach Haven’s Legendary Lucy Evelyn
Step back into Long Beach Island history with a special presentation on The Lucy Evelyn, one of the last three-masted coastal schooners built as a pure sailing vessel.
Join Ron Marr, Past President of the LBI Historical Association & Museum, for an engaging look at The Lucy Evelyn’s remarkable journey from working schooner to Beach Haven icon.
The presentation will also feature rare 1930 film footage of Maine’s lumber industry, including an extended cameo of the Lucy Evelyn herself. Don’t miss this opportunity to revisit the story of a vessel that helped shape Beach Haven’s maritime memory.
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Topic: ‘Meet General Meade’ The Architect of Barnegat Light House
This entertaining and informative series covers various topics related to local history and the environment. Including General George Meade victor of the Battle of Gettysburg and share how he came to be the designer of the Barnegat Lighthouse!
Portrayed by Dr. Andy Waskie (PhD)
Saturday, February 13, 2027
Topic: A Brief History of Brant Beach: 1905 to the Early 2000’s
The history of Brant Beach. Join us to learn about the individuals that purchased the first land, built the first homes, hotel, movie theater and yacht club. Did you know that we were supposed to have a boardwalk? Have you ever wondered why some of the streets have names and the others don’t? All these and many more questions will be answered. We look forward to seeing you.
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Topic: The History of Viking Village
Join our speakers Karen Larson, President of the Barnegat Light Museum, and her brother Karter Larson, as they unveil the colorful history of Viking Village founded in 1920, by first-generation Scandinavian settlers, which began as a lobster fishing co-op and has changed over the years to the vibrant “village” it is today.
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Topic: Our Island’s Revolutionary History
Exploring two exciting chapters in our Island’s revolutionary history, Barnegat Light Museum curator Reilly Platten Sharp will thrill and chill with the gritty tale of John Bacon’s Island massacre at the tail end of the War for Independence and the legendary 1812 chase of “Old Ironsides,” the USS Constitution, that began in our waters and changed the future of America.