On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Association President and Director of Hotel & Banquet Operations, Peter Voudouris, presented proceeds from The Flanders Hotel’s recent Centennial event to the Ocean City Historical Museum.
The Flanders Hotel marked 100 years of hotel excellence with a gala event celebrated on Nov. 17, with 500 guests in attendance. “A Century Unveiled: Embracing the Past, Inspiring the Future”, featured an exquisite array of cuisine, live music, and entertainment offerings, with many attendees dressed in period finery. All was set against the elegant backdrop afforded by “The Jewel of the South Jersey Shore”, The Flanders.
The festive event flowed in from the 11th Street entrance, up through all ballrooms and adjoining halls of The Flanders, and with delight offered at every turn. The Garden Room was dedicated to The Flanders storied history, featuring artifacts from The Flanders own collection and illustrated with displays created by the Ocean City Historical Museum. Proceeds from the event were slated for donation to the museum.
Accepting the check on behalf of the museum were Karl Wirth, Museum Coordinator, Museum Board Presidents S. John Loeper and Babs Stefano, and Board Treasurer and Museum Curator, Carol Dotts.
The Ocean City Historical Museum is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1964 and located within the Ocean City Community Center. The Flanders donation will be utilized to forward the mission of the OCHM: to delight, inspire and educate the public about the story of Ocean City, NJ, and to collect, preserve, and promote items relevant to its heritage, traditions and memories. The museum is open to the public year ‘round, and admission is free.
