OCEAN COUNTY – The Ocean County Historical Society is excited to announce the Third Annual Ocean County History Day to be held on September 16 from 10 to 3 p.m. with September 17 the makeup date. As always, the fun filled day will be located at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue Toms River. There is no fee involved for visitors.
Ocean County History Day is sponsored by the Ocean County Historical Society, Ocean County Cultural and heritage and the Joshua Huddy DAR chapter. Visitors are welcome to tour the Victorian style Elizabeth Sculthrop Force House and museum. Numerous local historical societies and museums will be set up with displays, there will be a snack stand, a $1 used book sale, historical reenactors, and the Ocean County Historical Society’s large 50/50.
Tim Hart, Director of Ocean County Cultural and Heritage states, “I am so proud to be involved in Ocean County History Day, it seems to get bigger and better each year.”
Pat Moore, vice president of the Ocean County Historical Society, wants you to know that this year a major theme of the day will be the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War. They will be having live period music being performed all day and you will have the opportunity to meet local patriot Reuben Randolph, George Washington and even hear a talk on “America’s Second War for independence,” the War of 1812.
For more details, make sure to visit the OCHS website or feel free to call Jeff Schenker at 609-339-9134.
