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War at the Shore
2026-07-08 14:00:00 2026-07-08 15:15:00 America/New_York War at the Shore In honor of America's 250th anniversary, discover the vital role the Jersey Shore played in the fight for independence. Presented by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 08
2:00pm - 3:15pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-08 14:00:00 2026-07-08 15:15:00 America/New_York War at the Shore In honor of America's 250th anniversary, discover the vital role the Jersey Shore played in the fight for independence. Presented by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

In honor of America's 250th anniversary, discover the vital role the Jersey Shore played in the fight for independence. Presented by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission

Discover the vital role the Jersey Shore played in the fight for independence and why the last skirmish of the American Revolution happened in what is now Ocean County on December 27, 1782. New Jersey experienced more military engagements than any other colony throughout the war, including the six most significant conflicts in what is now Ocean County: the Toms River Blockhouse Fight, Defense of Egg Harbor, Long Beach Island Massacre, Manahawkin Skirmish, and the Affair at Cedar Bridge. Join us to explore how bitter, personal grudges and local resources made this area a hotbed of activity during the Revolutionary War.

This program is presented by the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | General |

TAGS: | 250thUSA |

Lacey Branch
Phone: (609) 693-8566
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Mon, Jun 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jun 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Fri, Jun 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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