Help us keep history alive.
Above Photo credit: Jack Fusco
Our mission is to preserve and maintain the Judge’s Shack, as well as to assist the Island Beach State Park staff with opportunities for education about the Judge’s Shack.
Learn about the Friends of the Judge’s Shack
The Friends of the Judge’s Shack (FOJS), a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit New Jersey corporation formed in 2011, has been committed to maintaining the history and structure of the Judge’s Shack.
Ready to get involved?
Whether you’re most comfortable contributing time to help achieve our maintenance goals, money to help us fund the Shack, or energy to help protect this historical landmark, we need you on our team.
“The Judge’s Shack is an outstanding example of the early beach shacks at Island Beach…In my opinion, it is a landmark at Island Beach and should remain as a part of our cultural history.”
October 2, 1991
— Letter from IBSP Superintendent Vibbert to John F. Hartshorne “The Judge”