AROUND THE JERSEY SHORE

Meet George Washington: “First In War, First In Peace, And First In e Hearts Of Our Countrymen”

TOMS RIVER – President George Washington is coming to the township and will be reflecting on his life circa December 1799 at 2 p.m. on September 24 at the Ocean County Historical Society Museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in the township.

Dr. Jeff Schenker will portray the fi rst president. He taught history for many years at Toms River High School South and is currently serving as an adjunct professor of history at Ocean County College.

Schenker, who also serves as president of the OCHS, will discuss Washington’s early life, service in the French and Indian War, his service as commanding general in the American Revolution, his role in the Constitutional Convention, his two terms as president along with his views on slavery.

The adjunct professor has addressed numerous organizations in topics as diverse as the D-Day Invasion, New Jersey in World War I, the Civil War, Joshua Huddy, and Abraham Lincoln.

This event takes place at the Ocean County Historical Society Museum The speaker series is free but seating is limited.

To reserve your seat, send your name, zip code, email address, and the date of the program to oceancountyhistory.zoom@ gmail.com.

Bus Trip To e Museum Of e American Revolution

TOMS RIVER – Join the Ocean County Historical Society as they start to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!

The group’s bus trip to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia will be held on September 23. The cost is $45 for members and students, $55 for non-members and this includes a charter bus (please note there is no restroom on the bus, but a quick stop will occur in each direction), bus driver gratuity, and museum admission.

There is a restaurant in the museum and numerous others in the immediate area. The museum is located right in the Historic District so there is much more to see and do.

The bus will depart promptly at 9 a.m. from the Ocean County Historical Society, located at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River. Arrive by 8:30 a.m. so they can get everybody checked in. They will depart from the museum at 2:30 p.m. and expect to return at approximately 4 p.m.

To reserve a spot, call Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134.

Ocean County History Day

TOMS RIVER – The Third Annual Ocean County History Day will take place on September 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a rain date scheduled for September 17.

The Ocean County Historical Society will be co-sponsoring this fun day with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Numerous Ocean County Historical Societies and museums will be setting up displays to help tell the rich history of Ocean County. There will be live entertainment, historic reenactors, history books to purchase, and free tours of the newly renovated Elizabeth Sculthorp Force Victorian Era house and museum.

For additional information, contact Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134 or jeffschenker@ myyahoo.com.

Ba le Of e Paddle Tournament

LACEY – Come play in the Battle of the Paddle Tournaments on August 19, at the Hebrew Park Pickleball Courts in Lanoka Harbor.

Exciting games for women’s, men’s and mixed doubles will take place. You can register as an individual player or as a team. This tournament is for beginner and intermediate players. Registration fee is $35 per person. Each player gets a T-shirt! For more information or to register, visit parksrec. egov.basgov.com/laceynj.

Ladies Auxiliary Seeking Cra Vendors

STAFFORD – Stafford Township Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary is seeking crafters to be apart of their annual show. Inside and outside tables and spot available. Event will be on September 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 133 Stafford Avenue. Cost is $45. Rain or shine event. No refunds.

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