I’m 23 years old. I’ve lived in Heislerville my whole life with my family. My grandparents and dad always used to tell me about Thompson’s Beach back in the day but it was so difficult to believe. This story really touched me and I’m grateful to learn and see it for myself. Thank you for creating this!
I am 63, my mom 101. We came to the meeting 2 years ago. My parents had just returned from their Honeymoon on Nov. 1950. My dad, Joe and grandparents, Joe and Margaret had a little boating/fishing business and house. Franchetta was my maiden name. I think they acquired/built the ace in 1949. My Uncle George had to get my grandmom to leave that day...she wanted to stay. The house was pushed across the street. My mom talks of "KKEINEE"...holding onto to a electricity pole or on the roof to survive. Houses pushed 1 mile away. My grandparents' place is somewhere now on rte. 40... i wish i knew where. My dad was so upset he never went back to Thompson's Beach. We would drive there in the early 1990's. Once a year I drive there and reflect.
Hi Donna, thanks for sharing your memories and story of your experience. That's crazy about your grandparents house moving all the way out on Rt. 40. Thank you for checking out my video!
My stepmother used to take us here when I was younger. She would tell us of how she'd vacation here until the storm. I'd love to see a video of Riverview Amusement Park in Pennsville
This is a great report. I would love to see you do one for Moores Beach also. As a child raised in Delmont, I can remember walking with friends all the way out to the beach to play the jukebox and buy a5 cent hamburger from the little store that a family from South Philly opened up every summer. All before Hurricane Donna in 1962.
There was also a bad storm surge in October of 1980 that destroyed many homes. Almost everyone there that weekend was trapped as the tide was so much higher than normal that the road flooded out before anyone had a chance to leave. My family owned a single story home on the inland side of Delaware ave (ran parallel with the beach) and water was waist to chest deep in their home. They also witnessed a friend's house which was raised on the bay side go down that day.
Hi Carol, I heard some rumblings it was from the Thompson family in the area, including a decorated Captain from the Cumberland Militia that served in the Revolutionary War.
If you're running out of ideas with NJ, look up all the battlegrounds from the Revolutionary War or unsolved/solved murders or potential ghost locations. Autumn is coming my friend. Hell, I wouldn't mind helping out.
Unsure if you've done the morristown area, but that's a gold mine. The folks who run the Philip van Horne house are a wealth of knowledge for Somerset County as well. And Fort Mott State Park might also be a neat place to visit, that or Sandy Hook. Unsure of these already have videos
I love the local history I have lived in Cumberland county for almost twenty years.
I’m 23 years old. I’ve lived in Heislerville my whole life with my family. My grandparents and dad always used to tell me about Thompson’s Beach back in the day but it was so difficult to believe. This story really touched me and I’m grateful to learn and see it for myself. Thank you for creating this!
Hi Ashli, I'm really happy that I could be a part of adding a visual to the stories for you! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Moore’s beach shares the same history as well for people not familiar with the area.
I was just thinking the same thing. I'd like to see a video on that too.
seabreeze also
Years ago our family had 2 trailers on Moores Beach for summer get-aways. Not the best of beaches, usually tons of stinking dead crabs!
Great Video! Planning on visiting with my daughter! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Well done video, photography and story. Very interesting. Thanks to Mickey and Charlie for sharing the story of Thompson’s Beach with viewers.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity!
Tremendous interviews, I felt I was really there. Thanks so much
Thanks, Jasen! I really appreciate that and thank you for watching and following!
I am 63, my mom 101. We came to the meeting 2 years ago. My parents had just returned from their Honeymoon on Nov. 1950. My dad, Joe and grandparents, Joe and Margaret had a little boating/fishing business and house. Franchetta was my maiden name. I think they acquired/built the ace in 1949. My Uncle George had to get my grandmom to leave that day...she wanted to stay. The house was pushed across the street. My mom talks of "KKEINEE"...holding onto to a electricity pole or on the roof to survive. Houses pushed 1 mile away. My grandparents' place is somewhere now on rte. 40... i wish i knew where. My dad was so upset he never went back to Thompson's Beach. We would drive there in the early 1990's. Once a year I drive there and reflect.
Hi Donna, thanks for sharing your memories and story of your experience. That's crazy about your grandparents house moving all the way out on Rt. 40. Thank you for checking out my video!
As a child growing up in Heislerville I spent every summer at Thompson's Beach. Many great memories.
My father was born in Heislerville and I grew up just a few miles from here on So. Delsea Drive. Thanks for the memories!
So happy to help revive them! Thanks for watching.
I love this stuff! Thank you
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Another great and well made video Mickey. Very interesting. Keep em coming…
Thanks, Pat!
Great story Mickey. Sharing with friends…
Thanks so much for checking it out!
My stepmother used to take us here when I was younger. She would tell us of how she'd vacation here until the storm.
I'd love to see a video of Riverview Amusement Park in Pennsville
Hey Mickey, hope you are doing well! Really enjoyed this episode. Excellent work!
Thanks, Randy! Hope you and the family are well also!
Awesome video, was not familiar. But knew about Seabreeze.
Thanks, pal!
Great video. Wish you made more they are always awesome.
Thanks so much, Annette! I wish there was more time too!
Very well done! Thank you for sharing this history!
Thanks, Nancy!
This is a great report. I would love to see you do one for Moores Beach also. As a child raised in Delmont, I can remember walking with friends all the way out to the beach to play the jukebox and buy a5 cent hamburger from the little store that a family from South Philly opened up every summer. All before Hurricane Donna in 1962.
Sounds like some great memories! Thanks for watching:)
That’s awesome my dad had a shack back at Thompson’s beach in the day
I'm ashamed I didn't know about this. Great video
Thanks so much! I appreciate it.
Thanks for a great production!
Thanks again Gene!
Awesome video, thanks
Thanks so much!
There was also a bad storm surge in October of 1980 that destroyed many homes. Almost everyone there that weekend was trapped as the tide was so much higher than normal that the road flooded out before anyone had a chance to leave. My family owned a single story home on the inland side of Delaware ave (ran parallel with the beach) and water was waist to chest deep in their home. They also witnessed a friend's house which was raised on the bay side go down that day.
Such a tragedy.
Very nicely done.
Thanks, Renee!
Check out the cat in the 2nd story window at 7:30.
Hahahaha, didn't even notice that!
This is excellent work! If you don't mind me asking, what type of camera did you use for this production?
Thanks so much, Dr. Rihki! I believe this one was the last one I shot on my Canon 80D. My last video was shot on a Canon R6 and that's what I use now.
Another town that washed away, South Cape May.
And Moore's Beach too, just south of Thompson's Beach.
Where did the name Thompson's Beach come from? Husband had relatives nearby with that name.
Hi Carol, I heard some rumblings it was from the Thompson family in the area, including a decorated Captain from the Cumberland Militia that served in the Revolutionary War.
Hi, local resident here. The last people to still live on Thompson’s Beach Rd were the Thompson’s. The family has been there since forever.
If you're running out of ideas with NJ, look up all the battlegrounds from the Revolutionary War or unsolved/solved murders or potential ghost locations. Autumn is coming my friend. Hell, I wouldn't mind helping out.
All great ideas, thanks! If you got any insider info let me know!
Unsure if you've done the morristown area, but that's a gold mine. The folks who run the Philip van Horne house are a wealth of knowledge for Somerset County as well. And Fort Mott State Park might also be a neat place to visit, that or Sandy Hook. Unsure of these already have videos
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