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The Shipman Mansion will be open for tours by appointment on April 11 and 12 from 1-4 and May 3 from 1-4. To schedule an appointment, please send an email to shipmanmansion@gmail.com and list Open House in the subject line. For appointments at other times, please call 856-986-7969.

The Shipman Mansion is located at 221 Edgewater Avenue in Edgewater Park, NJ.

Summer Concert Series

Chris Greiner

Wednesday, June 10

Chris Greiner kicks off the 2026 season with a heartfelt blend of Americana, folk, and roots music. A suburban Philadelphia–based singer-songwriter, Greiner delivers a soulful country sound built on honest storytelling and lived‑in lyrics. His performances balance warmth and grit, drawing from traditional Americana while keeping a modern edge.

[justchrismusic.com]

OMGB (The Old Man Garage Band)

Wednesday, June 24

OMGB returns with their crowd‑pleasing take on classic rock. A longtime local favorite, The Old Man Garage Band brings a deep catalog of rock staples spanning generations, delivered with energy, experience, and just the right amount of grit. Expect familiar favorites that keep the lawn lively from the first chord to the last.

[omgbnj.com]

Sean Daniels & The Law Abiding Citizens

Wednesday, July 8

Sean Daniels & The Law Abiding Citizens bring authentic, high‑energy bluegrass rooted in South Jersey. Blending guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and upright bass, the band keeps the spirit of traditional Americana alive with tight picking, rich harmonies, and storytelling songs that feel both timeless and personal. Their shows are equal parts heartfelt and foot‑stomping fun.

[lawabidingmusic.com]

Norm Taylor

Wednesday, July 22

Norm Taylor delivers acoustic blues with deep roots and a thoughtful soul. A local–based singer‑songwriter, Taylor draws from country blues traditions while weaving in influences from folk, soul, gospel, and classic rock. His intimate performances and expressive guitar work make for a powerful, stripped‑down blues experience that connects directly with the audience.

Golden Eagle Community Band

Wednesday, August 5

The Golden Eagle Community Band wraps up the season with a special summer performance. Founded in 1972, this premier all‑volunteer community band features approximately 65 musicians from across South Jersey. Their programs span patriotic favorites, stage and screen, jazz, pop, and American standards—making for a lively and family‑friendly evening on the lawn.

https://www.goldeneaglecommunityband.org/

Concerts will be held this summer on June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22 and August 5. Check back for the listing of the bands that will be playing at each concert event.

Details for each event will be listed on the Red Dragon Facebook page.

Fall Events

Sept. 16 – Ben Franklin – Burlington City- The Delaware River 7PM

Most people think of Ben and all of his accomplishments in his later years. But he got to that point in his life by first being a tough and wily entrepreneur who was not above a few questionable tactics to get ahead. Free.

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What really happened to Amelia Earhart? Mark Allen, retired Marine Corps Lt. Colonel who flew jet fighters for more than 27 years, will present his answer at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at the Shipman Mansion in Edgewater Park. Allen’s fascination with Amelia Earhart’s story began when he was a child, well before he began flying F-4 Phantoms, in which he was a command navigator. He concluded his military career as Commanding Officer of the 150th Air Refueling Squadron at McGuire Air Force Base. “There are countless theories, books and movies on the subject” of the loss of Amelia Earhart, Allen says. “Was she really captured by the Japanese and spent the war broadcasting as Tokyo Rose? How about the claim that she survived and ended up living in New Jersey? Who was Fred Noonan and what role did he play? Was she really in radio contact for hours before she was lost? Did Amelia simply get lost and disappear into the vast Pacific without a trace?” Allen’s presentation, which includes a discussion of the role of celestial navigation in Earhart’s loss, will use a well researched theory, supported by circumstantial evidence, to answer these questions. The Shipman Mansion, home to the Red Dragon Canoe Club, is at 221 Edgewater Avenue, Edgewater Park. Admission to Allen’s talk is free and is part of an on-going series of monthly educational events at the Mansion. As always, desert will be served.