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Downtown Scarecrow Walk
Washington Street, Toms River NJ 33 Washington St., Toms RiverFrom Friday, October 13th - Tuesday, October 31st, scarecrows will decorate the downtown and be vying for your vote. The streets will be lined with these cast of characters so be sure to come down and help pick the winners by voting for the scarecrow you like best. We’re all about local in Downtown Toms River so while you’re here, grab a bite to eat and browse! Voting ballots will be available at participating businesses in Downtown Toms River wherever this poster is displayed. The contest is open to all ages, and there is no entry fee, but you must register. For more information on how to enter a scarecrow into the walk along with a complete listing of rules visit our website: www.downtowntomsriver.com
“Stranger Stop & Cast an Eye: An Introduction to New Jersey’s Historic Burial Grounds”
Ocean County Historical Society 26 Hadley Ave, Toms RiverDr. Richard Veit Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM “Stranger Stop and Cast an Eye: An Introduction to New Jersey’s Historic Burial Grounds” Far from being scary, spooky places, New Jersey’s historic burial grounds are treasure troves of information for historians, genealogists, archaeologists, and art historians. This richly illustrated presentation examines New Jersey historic cemeteries from High Point to Cape May. It provides a chronological overview of New Jersey’s historic burial places from the colonial period to the present. Exceptional examples of colonial, Victorian, and modern memorials are all presented and discussed. Audiences leave with a new appreciation for grave markers and burial places as important sources of information about local history. Richard Veit, Ph.D. is Professor of Anthropology and Associate Dean of the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Monmouth University. A North American historical archaeologist, his research focuses on the colonial Middle Atlantic Region. He is the author of eight books and has been the recipient of Monmouth University’s distinguished teacher award. These events take place at our museum at 26 Hadley Avenue in Toms River. Our speaker series is free; however, SEATING IS LIMITED! To reserve your seat, send your name, zip [...]