OCEAN COUNTY – The public is invited to help celebrate the rich history of Ocean County at the Fourth Annual Ocean County History Day to be held on September 14 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The event location is the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River. Ocean County History Day is again co – sponsored by Ocean County Cultural and Heritage and the Joshua Huddy chapter of the DAR.
The event is free of charge and there is ample free parking. The day will include tours of the newly renovated, 1860s Elizabeth Sculthrop Force House and museum, exhibits and displays by local historical societies and museums, a refreshment stand and performances by Abigail Adams and Benjamin Franklin
Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Director, Tim Hart, recognizes the significance of the day when he stated “The County is a very proud participant of Ocean County History Day in that we live in a county with a very rich history. The various historical societies and museums set up fascinating exhibits and displays that do a great job in letting people know that Ocean County is much more than a summer resort destination. The county has played a large role in American history dating back before the Revolutionary War.”
With the 250th anniversary of the Revolution coming up shortly, at this year’s Ocean County History Day be ready to meet Abigail Adams at 10:30 a.m. and Benjamin Franklin at 12 p.m. OCHS Board member Frank Parks stated, “I think having professional actors performing at the event adds a whole new dimension to it. Abigail Adams and Benjamin Franklin have fascinated me since I was a little kid. I even tricker treated as Franklin one year. I marked this day off on my calendar as soon as I heard about it!”
For additional information: contact Jeff at 609-339-9134 or Jeffschenker@myyahoo.com.
