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Opening Reception: The Jersey Shore Remembers 1776
2026-09-16 18:00:00 2026-09-16 20:00:00 America/New_York Opening Reception: The Jersey Shore Remembers 1776 Stop by and meet the artists of the Along the Jersey Shore Art exhibit commemorating the country's 250th anniversary. Long Beach Island Branch - LBI Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 16
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Long Beach Island Branch

LBI Meeting Room

Stop by and meet the artists of the Along the Jersey Shore Art exhibit commemorating the country's 250th anniversary.

The Jersey Shore's Revolutionary Story showcases landmarks and events during 1776 at the Jersey Shore. It includes paintings, photos, maps, and collections about the heroes of the Jersey Shore by local artists, photographers, historians, and collectors. 

Light refreshments will be served.

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

EVENT TYPE: | General | Exhibits & Displays |

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Stop by and meet the artists of the Along the Jersey Shore Art exhibit commemorating the country's 250th anniversary.
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