About Me

About

Ted Prohowich Jr.

South Jersey Historian, Educator, Photographer & Digital Archivist

Ted Prohowich on December 25, 2025

I’m a South Jersey historian, educator, photographer, and digital archivist
with a passion for making local history accurate, accessible, and alive.

Current Roles & Achievements (2022–present)

  • Trustee, Millville Historical Society (since April 2022)
  • Primary administrator and photographer for the Society’s Facebook page (since April 2024) – growing engagement and creating a permanent digital archive of every event.
  • Initiated and facilitated the acclaimed “Maps and Deeds: People, Places, and Purpose” exhibit (2025) using GIS tools to connect 18th-century through 20th-century deeds with today’s landscape.
  • Secured initial construction quotes for a dedicated garage to protect the Society’s historic Whitaker Ice Wagon.
  • Official representative of the Millville Historical Society at Greater Millville Chamber of Commerce luncheons, other trustees will share at times.
  • Applied for a 2026 Marketing Grant made available by the Cumberland County Tourism Advisory Council. The Millville Historical Society was awarded the full ask of $2,500 which will help implement a digital upgrade to make ourselves more accessible outside of our current operating hours. Social media, YouTube, donation / membership implementation as well as a geography component (people ask about their relatives and their home’s history.)

Long-term Historical Impact

As Church Historian for Port Elizabeth United Methodist Church, I researched
and wrote the 225th-anniversary history booklet (2010). That work provided
the documentation was one factor that led to the congregation’s designation
as United Methodist Historic Site #511 (dedicated 2016).

Digital & Community Service

  • Level 8 Google Local Guide (75+ South Jersey businesses and historic sites enhanced with original photography and verified data – millions of views)
  • Owner, Prohowich Consulting LLC – Freelance (2018–present): pro-bono Google Business Profile optimization, professional photography, and digital preservation for local organizations

Education & Background

  • BA Mathematics, Rutgers University 1994
  • 30+ years blending education, technology, and historical research
  • Former full-time and long-term substitute teacher (K–12 mathematics & science)
  • Experienced with Zoom instruction, OBS Studio video production, learning management systems, and GIS tools.

I believe the past isn’t behind us – it’s under our feet and in the stories
we choose to preserve. Whether mapping a 150-year-old deed, photographing a
forgotten landmark, or helping a small business get found on Google, I’m
driven by accuracy, clarity, and community.

Feel free to reach out – I’m always looking for the next story worth saving.

I attend formal and informal conferences on technology and education.

Web Presence

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ted Prohowich Jr.?

A South Jersey historian, educator, photographer, and digital archivist.
He is a Trustee of the Millville Historical Society and the owner of
Prohowich Consulting LLC.

What organizations is Ted Prohowich Jr. involved with?

He has been a Trustee of the Millville Historical Society since April
2022, and owner of Prohowich Consulting LLC since 2018. He also served
as Church Historian for Port Elizabeth United Methodist Church, where
his research contributed to the congregation’s designation as United
Methodist Historic Site #511 in 2016.

Where can I find Ted Prohowich Jr. online?

See the Web Presence links above for LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and his
Google Maps contributions — or visit the
Prohowich Consulting LLC
page.

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