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SUMMARY:General John Lacey and the Battle of the Crooked Billet
DESCRIPTION:Time: 2:00 PM \nSunday\, November 15th\, General John Lacey and the Battle of the Crooked Billet\, by historian Scott Randolph \nThe Ocean County Historical Society\, in conjunction with the Lacey Township Historical Society\, presents renowned historian Scott Randolph who will tell us how General John Lacey became a hero during the Battle of the Crooked Billet. \nRandolph will discuss the general’s ties to Lacey Township\, named after him. \nThe presentation will cover General Lacey’s relationship with Ocean County\, why George Washington selected Valley Forge for his winter encampment and what was taking place in the area surrounding Philadelphia\, how 22-year-old General John Lacey of the Pennsylvania Militia used his experience with the Continental Army under General Anthony Wayne to become the hero of the battle\, and the horrible atrocities committed by the British army during the battle. \n\nScott has worked in radio\, film and television for over 30 years. He was an on-air talent for WJSLR Philadelphia\, 92 SXTU Philadelphia and Atlantic City. \nIn his TV career he directed “Christina Cook” on PBS for over 10 years and was the director of  “Comcast News Makers” for 15 years. He produced and directed the award-winning documentary\, “The Battle of the Crooked Billet\,” which premiered at Valley Forge National Park. \nThese events take place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. These events are free\, but your donations in support of our programs are appreciated. \nSEATING IS LIMITED so reserve your seat early by sending your name\, zip code\, email address\, telephone number\, and the name and date of the program (November 15\, 2026) to:  oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com \nwww.oceancountyhistory.org
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/general-john-lacey-and-the-battle-of-the-crooked-billet-2/
LOCATION:Ocean County Historical Society\, 26 Hadley Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08753\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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