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The Black Oystermen Of South Jersey


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Nestled along the Maurice River is the now-sleepy community of Shell-Pile, New Jersey - once the world's Oyster Capital!

Come find out about the African Americans that made this community thrive!

If you want, check out the Smithsonian Article

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Want to walk the very streets where this chilling story unfolded? Join me on one of my History Chick Tours in Asbury Park, NJ. Visit historychicktours.com for upcoming dates and tickets.


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The History ChickBy Lesley Schierenbeck