Historic Home plaques are a beautiful way to honor your home’s past and share Ocean City’s rich architectural heritage with neighbors and visitors alike.

Our homes are a part of what gives our island its Mid-Atlantic character—and where our own stories live. Any home or building anywhere in Ocean City built before 1957 is eligible for a Historic Home Plaque.

When you display your Historic Home marker, you become a visible part of Ocean City’s living history by celebrating your home, your legacy, and by becoming part of the many wonderful historic homes that are proudly still standing today.

We also offer research services for $45 to confirm your home’s “born-on” date. A Friends volunteer will visit the Record Room at the Cape May County Clerk's office to research the age of your home if you are unsure of the date. Their findings will be provided to you, though this does not include a copy of the deed. (This is not required to purchase a Plaque, but an add-on for those who wish for assistance with their home’s research.)

COST
$100 now until October 31, 2026
$125 beginning Nov 1, 2026
$45 (optional) deed research

ELIGIBILITY
Any Ocean City, NJ, home or building built prior to 1957

DETAILS

Each black and gold plaque measures approximately 9” x 7”, is made from durable composite, and includes:

• A personalized line (the home’s historic name, first owner, or address) 

• The year your home was built

• The Friends of Ocean City History & Culture name

• Waterproof mounting hardware and template

• Plaques are available for pickup in person approximately 8–12 weeks after an order is placed. Sorry, but we are unable to ship plaques at this time.

QUESTIONS

Interested in learning more about the history of your old home? We’d love to help! Please note that the OC Historical Preservation Commission (HPC) is not associated with this plaque program, so please direct any questions about our plaques or research to Marie Crawford, Friends of OCNJ History & Culture.