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SUMMARY:How to Hunt the Jersey Devil
DESCRIPTION:Create your Own Walking Stick \nSunday\, September 20\, at 12:00pm -3:00pm. Registration #359186 – 9A \nSunday\, October 11\, at 12:00pm – 3:00 pm. Registration #359186 – 9B \nJoin us with Brad Koller who will teach us how to handcraft a beautiful walking stick. This is an outdoor event so please dress for the weather. \nBring exact cash or check payable to Brad Koller for $30. Children age 8 – 13 must be accompanied by an adult. \nAges: 8-Adult; $5 per person registration fee \nBlack Colonian Life in the Revolutionary Era \nSunday\, October 4\, at 2:00pm – 3:00pm\nPresented by Ellen Alford this program looks at the lives of enslaved & freed black individuals and highlights actions of black soldiers who fought for\, and sometimes against\, American independence. Ages: All; $5 per person. Registration #359166- 9A \nCharcoal Ink Making  \nSaturday\, October 10\, at 11.00am – 12.00pm. Registration #359186 – 9C \nThursday\, November 12\, at 11:00am – 12:00pm. Registration #359186 – 9D \nWe will learn how to make ink using charcoal and trying our hand with a quill pen. Ages: 10 – Adult $5 per person \nSpooky Story Time: legend of the Jersey Devil \nSunday\, October 18\, at 1:00pm – 2:30pm\nIt’s time for a spooky story time about the Jersey Devil! Listen to a story about the Jersey Devil and create their own Jersey Devil sculpture. \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. All materials are provided. \nAges: 7 – 10; $5 per person. Registration #359332 – 9E \nCreepy Crawly Crafts – Pinecone Wolf Spider \nThursday\, October 22\, at 11:00am – 12:00pm\nWolf spiders are common in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. For this craft\, we will turn a pinecone into our very own creepy – but friendly wolf spider. \nAges: All; Free. Registration #359332 – 9B \nHow to Hunt the Jersey Devil \nSunday\, October 25\, at 2:00pm – 3:00pm\nJoin author Tony DiGerolamo for a discussion of the Jersey Devil and South Jersey Folklore like no other! \nLearn about the fascinating history and tall tales of your community and practical steps to avoid being eaten by Mother Leeds’ 13th\, child. \nAges: All; $5 per person. Registration #359166 – 9B \nMake Your Own Magic Wand! \nSunday\, October 25\, at 12:00pm – 2:30pm\nCome join the magical fun! Please wear work clothes. Children age 8 – 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring exact cash or check payable to instructor Brad Koller for $30. All materials are provided. Participants may make a second wand\, if time permits\, at no additional cost. Ages: 8- Adult; $5 per person registration fee. Registration #359186 – 9E \nFor program availability or a Parks newsletter call: 1-877-OCPARKS {627-2757) \nCedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site                    200 Old Halfway Road\, Barnegat
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/how-to-hunt-the-jersey-devil/
LOCATION:Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site\, 200 Old Half-Way Rd.\, Barnegat\, NJ\, 08005\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T193000
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SUMMARY:Meeting & Program
DESCRIPTION:Don Ciriaco\, Senior Master Sgt.\, USAF\, Retired will present a program about his position handling special air missions for Air Force One and Air Force Two. \nDuring his long career\, he spent 4 yrs. (during the presidencies of Nixon\, Ford and the beginning of Carter’s term) taking care of the VIPs and the press who would go these planes. \nHe will tell stories and give anecdotes about this period of his service. \nFREE ADMISSION\, PUBLIC INVITED. \nwww.bricktownshiphistoricalsociety.com
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/meeting-program/
LOCATION:Herbertsville Firehouse\, 601 Herbertsville Rd\, Brick\, NJ\, 08724\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T123000
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SUMMARY:Countdown to Independence Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Ocean County Courthouse for a memorable celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. \nThe day begins at 10:00 AM with historic music and screenings of Ocean County documentaries produced by the National Park Service. \nAt 11:00 AM\, enjoy a special commemorative ceremony featuring musical interludes from 1776. \nAt 12:00 PM there will be a historic ceremonial firing and bell ringing. \n Court Room One – Ocean County Courthouse \n7:30am-11am REVNJ 5k Run: Cedar Bridge Tavern \nSunday March 29\, 2026 at Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site in Barnegat\, New Jersey \nFor more information visit: https://www.revnj.org/events \n\n9:00am-2:00pm League of Historical Societies of NJ Regional Meeting \nSaturday April 18\, 2026 at Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site in Barnegat New Jersey \nFor more information visit: https://www.lhsnj.org \n\n10:00am-11:00am Planting a Liberty Tree: Arbor Day \nWednesday April 22\, 2026 at the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River New Jersey \nJoin US! \n\n7:30pm 250th Concert & Drone Show Thursday July 2\, 2026 at 1198 Bandon Rd (Parks Admin Building) in Toms River New Jersey \n\n11:00am WAWA Welcome America Presents: Salute to Independence Day Parade \nFriday July 3rd\, 2026 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania \n\n1:00pm-3:00pm 250 Celebration: Bells Across America \nSaturday July 4th\, 2026 at the ocean County Courthouse Toms River New Jersey \nJoin US! \n\n7:00pm-8:30pm 250 Concert: Ocean County Library \nSaturday July 4th\, 2026 at the Ocean County library in Toms River New Jersey \nJoin US! \n\n3:00pm-4:30pm Bobby Horton: Patriot Songs of the American Revolution \nSunday October 4th\, 2026 at Ocean County College in Toms River New Jersey \nJoin US! \n\n11:00am-12:30pm Countdown to Independence Presentation \nThursday November 12\, 2026 at the Ocean County Courthouse in Toms River New Jersey \nJoin US! \n\n9:00am-4:00pm 244th Anniversary of the Affair at Cedar Bridge Tavern \nSunday December 6\, 2026 at Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site in Barnegat New Jersey \nJoin US! \n  \n 
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/countdown-to-independence-presentation/
LOCATION:Ocean County Courthouse \, Historic Courtroom #1\, 118 Washington St.\, Toms River
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:League of Municipalities Ocean County American Revolution Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:At the Annual Conference of the New Jersey League of Municipalities\, Ocean County proudly shares its ongoing efforts to commemorate the American Revolution and honor the events that unfolded in what is now Ocean County between 1775 and 1783. \nThis public sharing highlights the region’s significant wartime history\, including acts of local defense\, patriot leadership\, privateering\, \nand community resilience that contributed to the broader fight for American independence.
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/league-of-municipalities-ocean-county-american-revolution-commemoration/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Atlantic City Convention Center\, 1 Convention Blvd\, Atlantic City\, 08401\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:244th Anniversary of the Affair at Cedar Bridge Tavern
DESCRIPTION:The Affair at Cedar Bridge \n 23rd commemoration of the 1782 Affair at Cedar Bridge. (244 years ago) \nThe event will take place Sunday\, December 6\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Cedar Bridge Tavern\, 200 Old Halfway Road in Barnegat with historical reenactment skirmishes at noon and 2 p.m. \n Snow date is January 3\, 2027.
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/244th-anniversary-of-the-affair-at-cedar-bridge-tavern/
LOCATION:Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site\, 200 Old Half-Way Rd.\, Barnegat\, NJ\, 08005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,History
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SUMMARY:Reevestown Cemetery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Make your Own Jackstraw Game! \nSunday\, November 15\, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nLearn about the Lenape people and create a set of Jackstraws\, a game similar to pick-up sticks. Ages: 5+\, $5 per person. \nRegistration #359332 – 9D \nGratitude Painting \nSunday\, November 22\, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nCome promote self-awareness\, gratitude\, and reflection; we’ll encourage kids (and adults) to reflect on things they are grateful for and then capture it on canvas. \nAges: 7+\, $5 per person. \nRegistration #359332-9F \nReevestown Cemetery History Walk  \nFriday\, December TI\, at 10:00am -12:00pm. Registration #359536 – 9A \nFriday\, January 1\, at 10:00am -12:00pm. Registration #359536 – 9B \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. This is a 2-mile walk with some uneven and wet spots. \nAges: 9+; $8 per adult/$6 per child (ages 9-16} \nArchery For Kids  \nSaturday\, December 12\, at 10:00am -11:30am \nThis class is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided. \nAges:10-17; $10 per person. \nRegistration #359332 – 9A \nARCHERY FOR ADULTS \nSaturday\, December 12\, at 2:00pm- 3:30pm \nThis class is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided. \nAges: Adult; $10 per person. \nRegistration #359123 – 9A \nHandmade Wall Hanging   \nSunday\, December 13\, at 1:00pm – 3:00pm \nCome create a unique wall hanging using yarns\, fibers\, natural items\, and more! Ages: 10-13; $5 per person \nRegistration #359332 – 9G \nCedar Bridge Skirmish History Walk \nSunday\, December 27\, at 10:00am -12:00pm \nTake a 2-mile journey on the anniversary of the skirmish. Children must be accompanied by an adult. some uneven areas and there may be wet spots. \nAges: 9+; $6 per adult/$5 per child \nRegistration #359536 – 9C \n\n“The Heroes’ Revenge: Revolutionaries and Pine Robbers   \nSunday\, December 27\, at 2:00pm- 3:00pm \nExplore the lived experiences of patriot rebels and loyalist pine robbers during the Revolutionary War. Discuss how bitter\, personal grudges and local resources made this area a hotbed of activity. Ages: All; $5 per person \nRegistration #359166 – 9C \nKids Fish Decoy Painting   \nMonday\, December 28\, at 1:00am – 2:00pm \nPlease dress for the weather and wear clothes that can get paint on them. \nAges: 4-10; $5 per person \nRegistration #359332-9C \nFor program availability or a Parks newsletter call: 1-877-OCPARKS (627-2757} \nCedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site      200 Old Halfway Road\, Barnegat
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/reevestown-cemetery-walk/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site\, 200 Old Half-Way Rd.\, Barnegat\, NJ\, 08005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T100000
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SUMMARY:Cedar Bridge Skirmish History Walk
DESCRIPTION:Make your Own Jackstraw Game! \nSunday\, November 15\, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nLearn about the Lenape people and create a set of Jackstraws\, a game similar to pick-up sticks. Ages: 5+\, $5 per person. \nRegistration #359332 – 9D \nGratitude Painting \nSunday\, November 22\, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nCome promote self-awareness\, gratitude\, and reflection; we’ll encourage kids (and adults) to reflect on things they are grateful for and then capture it on canvas. \nAges: 7+\, $5 per person. \nRegistration #359332-9F \nReevestown Cemetery History Walk  \nFriday\, December TI\, at 10:00am -12:00pm. Registration #359536 – 9A \nFriday\, January 1\, at 10:00am -12:00pm. Registration #359536 – 9B \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. This is a 2-mile walk with some uneven and wet spots. \nAges: 9+; $8 per adult/$6 per child (ages 9-16} \nArchery For Kids  \nSaturday\, December 12\, at 10:00am -11:30am \nThis class is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided. \nAges:10-17; $10 per person. \nRegistration #359332 – 9A \nARCHERY FOR ADULTS \nSaturday\, December 12\, at 2:00pm- 3:30pm \nThis class is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided. \nAges: Adult; $10 per person. \nRegistration #359123 – 9A \nHandmade Wall Hanging   \nSunday\, December 13\, at 1:00pm – 3:00pm \nCome create a unique wall hanging using yarns\, fibers\, natural items\, and more! Ages: 10-13; $5 per person \nRegistration #359332 – 9G \nCedar Bridge Skirmish History Walk \nSunday\, December 27\, at 10:00am -12:00pm \nTake a 2-mile journey on the anniversary of the skirmish. Children must be accompanied by an adult. some uneven areas and there may be wet spots. \nAges: 9+; $6 per adult/$5 per child \nRegistration #359536 – 9C \n\n“The Heroes’ Revenge: Revolutionaries and Pine Robbers   \nSunday\, December 27\, at 2:00pm- 3:00pm \nExplore the lived experiences of patriot rebels and loyalist pine robbers during the Revolutionary War. Discuss how bitter\, personal grudges and local resources made this area a hotbed of activity. Ages: All; $5 per person \nRegistration #359166 – 9C \nKids Fish Decoy Painting   \nMonday\, December 28\, at 1:00am – 2:00pm \nPlease dress for the weather and wear clothes that can get paint on them. \nAges: 4-10; $5 per person \nRegistration #359332-9C \nFor program availability or a Parks newsletter call: 1-877-OCPARKS (627-2757} \nCedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site      200 Old Halfway Road\, Barnegat
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/cedar-bridge-skirmish-history-walk-2/
LOCATION:Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site\, 200 Old Half-Way Rd.\, Barnegat\, NJ\, 08005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261227T140000
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SUMMARY:“The Hero’s Revenge”: Revolutionaries and Pine Robbers
DESCRIPTION:Make your Own Jackstraw Game! \nSunday\, November 15\, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nLearn about the Lenape people and create a set of Jackstraws\, a game similar to pick-up sticks. Ages: 5+\, $5 per person. \nRegistration #359332 – 9D \nGratitude Painting \nSunday\, November 22\, at 1:00pm – 2:00pm \nCome promote self-awareness\, gratitude\, and reflection; we’ll encourage kids (and adults) to reflect on things they are grateful for and then capture it on canvas. \nAges: 7+\, $5 per person. \nRegistration #359332-9F \nReevestown Cemetery History Walk  \nFriday\, December TI\, at 10:00am -12:00pm. Registration #359536 – 9A \nFriday\, January 1\, at 10:00am -12:00pm. Registration #359536 – 9B \nChildren must be accompanied by an adult. This is a 2-mile walk with some uneven and wet spots. \nAges: 9+; $8 per adult/$6 per child (ages 9-16} \nArchery For Kids  \nSaturday\, December 12\, at 10:00am -11:30am \nThis class is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided. \nAges:10-17; $10 per person. \nRegistration #359332 – 9A \nARCHERY FOR ADULTS \nSaturday\, December 12\, at 2:00pm- 3:30pm \nThis class is suitable for beginners and all equipment is provided. \nAges: Adult; $10 per person. \nRegistration #359123 – 9A \nHandmade Wall Hanging   \nSunday\, December 13\, at 1:00pm – 3:00pm \nCome create a unique wall hanging using yarns\, fibers\, natural items\, and more! Ages: 10-13; $5 per person \nRegistration #359332 – 9G \nCedar Bridge Skirmish History Walk \nSunday\, December 27\, at 10:00am -12:00pm \nTake a 2-mile journey on the anniversary of the skirmish. Children must be accompanied by an adult. some uneven areas and there may be wet spots. \nAges: 9+; $6 per adult/$5 per child \nRegistration #359536 – 9C \n\n“The Heroes’ Revenge: Revolutionaries and Pine Robbers   \nSunday\, December 27\, at 2:00pm- 3:00pm \nExplore the lived experiences of patriot rebels and loyalist pine robbers during the Revolutionary War. Discuss how bitter\, personal grudges and local resources made this area a hotbed of activity. Ages: All; $5 per person \nRegistration #359166 – 9C \nKids Fish Decoy Painting   \nMonday\, December 28\, at 1:00am – 2:00pm \nPlease dress for the weather and wear clothes that can get paint on them. \nAges: 4-10; $5 per person \nRegistration #359332-9C \nFor program availability or a Parks newsletter call: 1-877-OCPARKS (627-2757} \nCedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site      200 Old Halfway Road\, Barnegat
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/the-heros-revenge-revolutionaries-and-pine-robbers/
LOCATION:Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site\, 200 Old Half-Way Rd.\, Barnegat\, NJ\, 08005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,History
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