This post has been updated. The most recent information pertaining to this posting can be found at the bottom of the page. Original Posting: Are you ready for the Hap-Hap-Happiest Birthday Party EVER??!!! Lucy the Elephant is turning 140 years old this July, and we are rolling out the red carpet for this blockbuster of a party. The Save Lucy Committee is excited to present Lucy’s 140th Birthday Party, themed after the famous National Lampoon’s Vacation movie series, and we’d like to invite y [...]
Due to the unprecedented health issue facing America and indeed the World, Lucy the Elephant & Gift Shop will not open this weekend, March 21 & 22 or next weekend, March 28 and 29. While there are no confirmed cases of the virus in Atlantic County as of today and crowds would unlikely exceed 50 people at Lucy, we have decided to follow the directive of Governor Murphy and remain closed. As of now, it is our intention to resume operation on Wednesday, April 1st. This may however change as [...]
Okay, all you Lucy lovers out there!!! Pack your trunk (…err, your bags)! The Save Lucy Committee is excited to announce that THREE lucky Airbnb guests and their friends will have the chance to stay inside Lucy the Elephant, one of the first and only National Historic Landmarks now on Airbnb. Starting on March 5th, longtime Lucy fans -- or anyone who has had the Jersey Shore on their travel bucket list -- can book a stay inside Lucy’s storied walls. Scheduled to take place on March 17th, 18th [...]
Love is in the air at Lucy the Elephant this Valentine’s Day! The Save Lucy Committee invites you to join us on Friday, February 14, 2020 for a four-course gourmet experience that will leave you breathless. We are delighted to present an aphrodisiac-inspired menu that has been artfully created by our award-winning chef, Jason Tell, named Philadelphia Magazine’s Best Party Planner in 2013 while enjoying the sultry sounds of harpist, Stephanie Sussmeier for this one-of-a-kind fundraising event. Wi [...]
Great Scott! Can you believe it's been 50 YEARS?!!! Time flies when you're having fun! The Save Lucy Committee invites you to Lucy's 138th Birthday Party on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 10AM - 8PM,.... But this time, let's go "Back to the Beginning" as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Save Lucy Committee. Formed in 1969 with their sole mission being to "SAVE LUCY", the Save Lucy Committee is still committed to preserving this amazing structure for future generations. For this ye [...]
UPDATE: Due to expected rain on Saturday, Lucy the Elephant's 137th Birthday Party has been postponed to SUNDAY, JULY 22ND, 2018 from 10AM-8PM. We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to celebrating with you -- just one day later than expected! See you Sunday!!!! Original Post: ALL ABOARD!!! Take a nostalgic ride on The Camden and Atlantic Railroad as we celebrate Lucy the Elephant turning 137 years old on Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 10AM - 8PM. For this year's birthday party, we [...]
UPDATE: The drawing for this raffle occurred on November 28th, 2018 at 1:00PM EST. The winners of Lucy’s 2018 "THANKS for GIVING" 50/50 Cash Raffle are: The FIRST PRIZE winner (equal to 35% of gross ticket sales) was Liz C. with Ticket #0338 The SECOND PRIZE winner (equal to 15% of gross ticket sales) was Andrew T. with Ticket #0582 Congratulations to both of our lucky winners, and thank you to everybody who participated! It's only through your financial support that we are able to continue on [...]
UPDATE: The drawing for this raffle occurred on November 3rd, 2017 at 1:00PM EST. The winner of Lucy's 2017 Holiday in NYC Raffle was Ticket #0338. Congratulations to George W. of Ventnor, NJ for winning this year's raffle, and thank you to everybody who participated! It is only through your support that we are able to continue on with the historic preservation of Lucy the Elephant for future generations. ORIGINAL POSTING: The Save Lucy Committee, Inc. is proud to announce Lucy's 2017 [...]
From all of the staff, volunteers, and Lucy the Elephant herself, we’d like to send a big elephant-sized ‘THANK YOU’ to everybody to was able to attend Lucy’s 136th Birthday Bash on Saturday, July 22, 2017. We hope you had an elephantastic time! A special thank you goes out to Margate Public Works, Casel's Supermarket, Ventura's Greenhouse, Fiesta, and Dr. Jack & Jill Stein for helping make this event a success. Hundreds of our “Lucy the Elephant” collectible Birthday T-Shirt were sold on th [...]
Online Ticket sales for this raffle is now closed. All of the staff and volunteers at Lucy the Elephant would like to extend an elephant-sized thank you to everybody who participated in Lucy's Holiday in NYC Raffle! It's only through your support that we are able to continue to preserve Lucy the Elephant for future generations. We are happy to announce that Ticket #551 was drawn as the lucky winner on Friday, October 28, 2016. Congratulations to Steve A. of Linwood, NJ on winning this year's [...]
From all of the staff, volunteers, and Lucy the Elephant herself, we’d like to send a big elephant-sized ‘THANK YOU’ to everybody to was able to attend Lucy’s 135th Birthday celebration. We hope you had an elephantastic time! Based on your votes, we are proud to announce that Lucy has won the election! Hundreds of our "Lucy the Elephant" collectible Birthday T-Shirt were sold on the day of the event, and we are taking online orders for a limited time if you would still like to purchase one of [...]
Lucy the Elephant is proud be hosting its first Big Smoke - Cigar & Whiskey Night event on Saturday, June 18, 2016 from 6:00pm-9:00pm with Honorary Chair, Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian. Join us for a sampling of premium cigars, a tasting of fine scotches, bourbon, wine, and craft beer, along with small bites of food. Sponsored by Starkman Distributors, JC Newman Cigar Co., Ashton Cigars, General Cigar Company, Nat Sherman, Circle Liquor, Opici Family Distributing, and Ventura's Greenhouse [...]
The Board of Trustees of Lucy the Elephant has decided to pass on a donation offer made by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). Late last week, PETA reached out to Lucy offering to make a donation toward the current construction/painting project at the National Historic Landmark in exchange for allowing the iconic elephant to be used as a vehicle to promote awareness of the treatment of circus elephants. In their request, which was released to the media before reaching Lucy CEO, R [...]
In September 2015, Lucy the Elephant will get a facelift to keep her looking her very best. At 134 years old, our beloved Lucy needs a new coat of paint to prevent rust and other factors from further deteriorating her "skin". One way you can help is by purchasing our Collectible Painting Fundraiser T-Shirt by clicking here and becoming an Official Sponsor. We encourage you to take a moment to watch the short video below about this essential project. Help us Save Lucy! https://www.youtube.com [...]
From all of the staff, volunteers, and Lucy the Elephant herself, we'd like to send a big elephant-sized 'THANK YOU' to everybody to was able to attend Lucy's 134th Birthday celebration. We hope you had an elephantastic time! Don't forget... Lucy turns the big 1-3-5 next year and YOU are invited! Thank you all again for supporting our beloved Lucy the Elephant, a National Historic Landmark and the Oldest Roadside Attraction in America!!! Original Posting: Take a walk down memory lane when Ma [...]
EFFECTIVE: Wednesday, December 24th, 2014 Lucy's Pack Your "TRUNK" Vacation Raffle has officially come to a close. Congratulations to our winners!!!!! Grand Prize Winner: Ticket #218 -- Florence Walker of Galloway, NJ Second Prize Winner: Ticket #189 -- Scott & Myriam Gruhler of EHT, NJ Thank you again to everybody who participated in the raffle!! Your generous support for Lucy is always appreciated. Remember, that a portion of your ticket price is tax-deductible under IRS guidelines. OFFICIAL R [...]
All us here at Lucy the Elephant are pleased and excited to announce the premiere of Jon Baker's artwork with a wine and hors d'oeuvres reception on Saturday, May 10, 2014 from 6:00pm - 8:30pm. Click on the video below to watch an interview with Artist Jon Baker. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased in advance at Lucy's Gift Shop on online by clicking here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RvGANgoaJY
Take a moment to watch this heart-warming video of CEO, Richard Helfant, telling LucyTV about receiving woman who remembered Lucy in a very special way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZP4_9P2j30
What an elephantastic time! Click on the image below to watch video coverage of the Light Up New Jersey event which took place here at Lucy on October 29, 2013. A special thank you to everybody who helped make this event a success as we remember Hurricane Sandy which struck the Jersey Shore one year ago. We are only here today because of your support. Because of you, we are "stronger than the storm". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zba7CYIPUfg
Hurricane Sandy THE 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since the wrath of Hurricane Sandy hit the Jersey coast. As we approach the one year anniversary of Sandy, we cannot help but reflect on the outpouring of strength and support that you have given to Lucy. Your acts of kindness; economic, physical, and emotional; have been humbling and at times overwhelming. In the two weeks following the storm, more than 266,000 people talked about Lucy on Facebook. Lucy stood [...]