Ocean County NJ

	The Attack on the Toms River Blockhouse (May 19-20)

REVOLUTIONARY PLANS -- Re-enactors Tim Hart, kneeling left, Manahawkin and Peter Ferwerda, Barnegat pause at the Revolutionary War Canon on the lawn of the 1850 Courthouse in Toms River while making plans for the May 19 and 20 re-enactment of the attack on the Toms River Blockhouse. Standing behind them are representatives from the Cedar Bridge Military Academy, an after-school program for Ocean County youth who are from left, Sgt. 1st Class Steven T. Baryla, Barnegat, founder, Cadet Sgt. 1st Class Mike Spiecker, Manahawkin, Cadet Adjutant, and 1st Lt. Danielle E. Berndt, founder, Barnegat. Members of the academy will assist with the logistics of the colonial event at Huddy Park and at a Friday reception honoring local "actors" who appeared in a film about the attack produced three decades ago in celebration of the Nation's Bicentennial. For information about the Academy, visit their website at www.cedarbridge.us or call 609-607-0070.

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Schedule
Friday, May 19, 2006

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America
Traveling exhibition organized by the New-York Historical Society.
Location – Ocean County Library
(Headquarters Branch in Toms River).
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dover Township Archives Week Exhibit
Sponsored by the Dover Township Clerk’s Office.
Location – Ocean County Library
(Headquarters Branch, Toms River).
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Drill demonstration by Peter Ferwerda of the 1st Jersey Volunteers.
Location – Town Square between the Ocean County Library and the Dover Town Hall in Toms River

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Re-enactors arrive and encamp.
Location: Huddy Park at E. Water Street & Route 166 in Toms River
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tickets reserved in advance at 732-929-4779.
Location – Mancini Room of the Ocean County Library
(Headquarters Branch, Toms River)
Saturday, May 20, 2006
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America
Traveling exhibition organized by the New-York Historical Society.
Location – Ocean County Library
(Headquarters Branch in Toms River).
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dover Township Archives Week Exhibit
Sponsored by the Dover Township Clerk’s Office
Location – Ocean County Library
(Headquarters Branch in Toms River).
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Re-enactors’ encampment open to the public
Depicts military camp-life, demonstrations & drills.
Location – Huddy Park at E. Water Street & Route 166, Toms River.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum Open to the public.
Location – E. Water Street & Hooper Avenue, Toms River
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Re-enactment: The Toms River Blockhouse Fight
Location – Huddy Park at E. Water Street & Route 166, Toms River
12:00 noon Chili & Salsa Cook-off: Tasting Begins
Location – Washington Street, Toms River
2:00 p.m. American Historical Theater presents a living history
Alexander Hamilton tells the story of his vision and role in the founding of
the United States of America
Location – Ocean County Library
(Headquarters Branch in Toms River)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Re-enactment: The Toms River Blockhouse Fight
Location – Huddy Park at E. Water Street & Route 166, Toms River
4:00 p.m. Disposal of worn American flags. Ceremony conducted by the Cedar Bridge Military Academy Cadets.
The public is invited to turn in American flags no longer in a condition for display.
Drop-off at Huddy Park from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location – Huddy Park at E. Water Street & Route 166, Toms River

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America Traveling exhibition organized by the New-York Historical Society. Location – Ocean County Library (Headquarters Branch in Toms River).
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Dover Township Archives Week Exhibit Sponsored by the Dover Township Clerk’s Office. Location – Ocean County Library (Headquarters Branch, Toms River).
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	Drill demonstration by Peter Ferwerda of the 1st Jersey Volunteers. Location – Town Square between the Ocean County Library and the Dover Town Hall in Toms River
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Re-enactors arrive and encamp. Location: Huddy Park at E. Water Street & Route 166 in Toms River
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.	Tickets reserved in advance at 732-929-4779. Location – Mancini Room of the Ocean County Library (Headquarters Branch, Toms River)
Saturday, May 20, 2006
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Alexander Hamilton: The Man Who Made Modern America Traveling exhibition organized by the New-York Historical Society. Location – Ocean County Library (Headquarters Branch in Toms River).
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Dover Township Archives Week Exhibit Sponsored by the Dover Township Clerk’s Office Location – Ocean County Library (Headquarters Branch in Toms River).
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Re-enactors’ encampment open to the public Depicts military camp-life, demonstrations & drills. Location – Huddy Park at E. Water Street & Route 166, Toms River.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Toms River Seaport Society & Maritime Museum Open to the public. Location – E. Water Street & Hooper Avenue, Toms River
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Re-enactment: The Toms River Blockhouse Fight Location – Huddy Park at E. Water Street & Route 166, Toms River
12:00 noon	Chili & Salsa Cook-off: Tasting Begins Location – Washington Street, Toms River
2:00 p.m.	American Historical Theater presents a living history Alexander Hamilton tells the story of his vision and role in the founding of the United States of America Location – Ocean County Library (Headquarters Branch in Toms River)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Re-enactment: The Toms River Blockhouse Fight Location – Huddy Park at E. Water Street & Route 166, Toms River
4:00 p.m.	Disposal of worn American flags. Ceremony conducted by the Cedar Bridge Military Academy Cadets. The public is invited to turn in American flags no longer in a condition for display. Drop-off at Huddy Park from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location – Huddy Park at E. Water Street & Route 166, Toms River