19th Commemoration of 1782 Affair at Cedar Bridge (240 years ago)
Barnegat – Commissioner Virginia E. Haines announces that the Ocean County Department of Parks & Recreation will be celebrating the 19th commemoration of the 1782 (240 years ago) Affair at Cedar Bridge, at Cedar Bridge Tavern, located at 200 Old Halfway Road in Barnegat, NJ on Sunday, December 11th from 12:00 – 4:00 pm.
Participants should park along Ocean County Route 610 and the County will provide shuttle busses to the fully restored Ocean County Historic Site. Reenactments of the historic skirmish will take place at 1:30 pm and 3:00 pm.
The participating reenactors wear period appropriate clothing and fire empty black-powder muskets to recapture the smoke, sounds, and action of the battle. Guests can tour the building and grounds and enjoy the fire pit. Large-size chess and checkers will be available for guests to play. Crafts will be available for children. The “Sea Dogs” band will be on site performing period appropriate music throughout the day. Period refreshments will be provided on a limited bases. Guests may be able to spot the first horse mounted soldier(s) to ever participate in the event.
This is a rain or shine, outdoor event so guests should dress appropriately. The event participants and schedule are subject to change without notice.
For more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call (732) 929-4769 or visit our website at www.oceancountyparks.org
This program is sponsored by the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.
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