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Registration opens:
June 22nd, 2026

Celebrating America at 250 with Betsy Ross

- Upholsterer, Flag Maker, Patriot and Founding Mother
2026-07-06 18:30:00 2026-07-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Celebrating America at 250 with Betsy Ross Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a special living-history performance! Waretown Branch - Waretown Meeting Room

Monday, July 06
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-06 18:30:00 2026-07-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Celebrating America at 250 with Betsy Ross Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a special living-history performance! Waretown Branch - Waretown Meeting Room

Waretown Branch

Waretown Meeting Room

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a special living-history performance!

Historian performer Alisa Dupuy brings the past to life as Betsy Ross - upholsterer, flag maker, patriot, and founding mother.  Through her storytelling and historical insights, learn about Betsy Ross's significant role in early America and the spirit of independence that helped shape our nation. 

This program is part of Ocean County Library’s celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary, made possible through the generous support of the Ocean County Library Foundation.

The Ocean County Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization now in its 25th year of enhancing services and opportunities to all Library users.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Seniors | Kids | All Ages | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Performing Arts | Library Foundation |

TAGS: | OCLFoundationSponsored | HistoryOCL | 250thUSA |

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