Flagship: Monuments to Migration & Labor at Bayshore Center at Bivalve

✨ Event Description Flagship: Monuments to Migration & Labor at Bayshore Center at Bivalve in Port Norris NJ is an arts and culture event on October 9, 2026, from 5 to 8 PM. It highlights the Black migrants whose work was key to building the South Jersey oyster industry. You’ll find jazz and R&B music by the Eddie Morgan Trio, fresh oysters, and local beer to enjoy while soaking in a mobile monument installation by artist Immanuel Oni.

🔍 What to Expect

• 🦪 Fresh oysters: Taste oysters that connect to the region’s commercial oyster heritage.
• 🍺 Local beer: Sip on brews from area breweries while you listen to music.
• 🎷 Live jazz/R&B: The Eddie Morgan Trio will be playing sets during the event.
• 🏛️ Mobile monument exploration: Check out Immanuel Oni’s art installation about migration and labor.
• 📜 Community history: Learn about Black migrant labor’s role in the oyster industry.
• 📍 Venue: Held at Bayshore Center at Bivalve, 2800 High Street, Port Norris.
• 🎟️ Free admission: No cost to get in, so you can just show up and enjoy.
• 🤝 Organized by the Noyes Museum with support from local arts and heritage commissions.