Current Press Release

TOMS RIVER – The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library will present “Ocean County and the Great War” 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1.

Staff from the Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission will discuss how the people of Ocean County promptly and enthusiastically supported the war effort during the Great War.

Ocean County was home to four military installations and sent 2,433 soldiers into the service.

This program will commemorate the Centenary of the Great War and will feature many photos and stories from the home front.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, call the branch at 732-349-6200 or visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.

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