Speaker Series Presentation – J.P. “Jamie” Hand to Present The Art and History of Duck Decoy Carving”

J.P. “Jamie” Hand is a lifelong Cape May County resident, living with his wife, Gwen, and son, Fritz, on Goshen Farm. A master decoy carver for nearly 50 years, he has dedicated his life to preserving and advancing this traditional craft. Beyond carving, he is a respected historian and author, specializing in the Revolutionary War era and the exploits of privateers along the New Jersey coast. His book, Cape May Navy, explores the conflicts between British merchant vessels and privateer captains in the Delaware Bay. A sought-after speaker, Jamie has lectured across New Jersey on both decoy carving and maritime history. He is a past president and trustee emeritus of the Cape May County Historical and Genealogical Society and longtime editor of its annual journal.

The Historical Society of Hammonton is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich, multi-cultural social, economic, and political heritage of our town and its people. Our mission is to increase awareness of Hammonton’s rich history and to establish public access by collecting, conserving, interpreting, and promoting it to the widest possible audience.