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SUMMARY:General John Lacey and the Battle of the Crooked Billet
DESCRIPTION:General John Lacey and the Battle of the Crooked Billet \nSunday\, May 10\, 2026\, at 2:00 PM \nRenowned historian Scott Randolph 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. \nHe will also discuss the brutal atrocities committed under British Major John Graves Simcoe. (Simcoe is featured in the TV mini-series\, “Turn.”) \nScott has worked in radio\, film\, and television for over 30 years. \nHe was an on-air talent for WJJZ Philadelphia\, 92 5XTU Philadelphia Atlantic City\, and WHWH Princeton. \nIn his TV career he directed “Christina Cook” on PBS for over 10 years and was the director of “Comcast Newsmakers” for 15 years. \nHe produced and directed the award-winning documentary\, “The Battle of the Crooked Billet\,” which premiered at Valley Forge National Park. \nThis event takes place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. There is no charge\, but donations are appreciated. \nTo reserve your seat early please send your name\, zip code\, email address\, phone number\, and the name and date of the program (May 10\, 2026) to: oceancountyhistory.programs@gmail.com \nwww.oceancountyhistory.org
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/general-john-lacey-and-the-battle-of-the-crooked-billet/
LOCATION:Ocean County Historical Society\, 26 Hadley Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural & Heritage,History
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