The Wildwoods Vacation Resort
A Brief History of The Wildwoods
Courtesy of The Wildwood Historical Society
George F. Boyer Historical Museum
Mr. Robert J. Scully, Curator
| “A very good land to fall in with – and a pleasant land to see.” These words, written more than 350 years ago, are the first recorded description of the Island of Five Mile Beach, upon which Wildwood and her sister communities now stand.They were set down by Robert Juet, who sailed with the English navigator, Henry Hudson, on a voyage of exploration for the Dutch East India Company in 1609. Seeking a new route to China, |
