2018-05-18 - May 20, 2018 - The Great War in Poems and Letters

View this email in your browser The Great War in Poems and Letters: Reading the Words of World War I Soldiers Sunday, May 20, 2018, 4:00 pm Richmond Gallery, Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712    "In Flanders fields the poppies blow / Between the crosses, row on row, / That mark our place, and in the sky, / The larks, still bravely singing, fly."   (Flanders Fields)                         The Township of Ocean Historical Museum is hosting its first poetry and letters reading at 4:00 p.m. in the Museum’s Richmond Gallery. It will feature the words of writers from WWI. Most people recognize the haunting verse of the poem “Flanders Fields” by John McCrae, but the era was rich in literary writings that are less known.  Museum members Joe Bove and Lois Kiely invite you to listen and share the words that were written in the trenches and resonate with the emotion of those who fought in The Great War.  You are encouraged to bring WWI poems or first-hand accounts you may have to the reading. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.  2018-05-20 - World War I Poetry Reserve A Seat Now The Township of Ocean Historical Museum, founded in 1984, is a member-supported, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Its headquarters, the Eden Woolley House, is one of the few 18th century structures still in existence in the Township and is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), Thursday Evenings (7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 15 through December 15) and the first and second Sundays of each month (1p.m. to 4 p.m.). The Township of Ocean Historical Museum offers exhibits on the history of coastal Monmouth County and a full calendar of events. The Museum is also 100% volunteer supported, with no paid staff. The Museum maintains a library and archive, which houses manuscripts, books, and photographs of historical and genealogical interest. For more information, please call 732-531-2136 or visit our website at   Web Site: http://www.OceanMuseum.org Mobile Devices: http://OceanMuseum.impress.ly   or our other web locations listed below. Funding for the Township of Ocean Historical Museum provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust. Funding has been made possible in part by an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of the Department of State, through grant funds administered by the Monmouth County Historical Commission Painting and repair of the Stucile Farms Water Tower have been accomplished with financial assistance from The 1772 Foundation in cooperation with and administrated by the New Jersey Historic Trust. Township of Ocean Historical Museum Located in the Historic Eden Wooley House Address: 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 Mailing: P.O. Box 516, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-0516 (732) 531-2136 E-Mail:  OceanMuseum@yahoo.com Web Site:  http://www.OceanMuseum.org Mobile Devices:  http://OceanMuseum.impress.ly Links to Our Web Sites Copyright © 2017 by the Township of Ocean Historical Museum, All Rights Reserved.   You are receiving this email because you are a member of the Township of Ocean Historical Museum or you have attended one of our events where you gave us your e-mail address. PLEASE NOTE: All official e-mails from the Township of Ocean Historical Museum come from either: info@OceanMuseum.org or OceanMuseum@yahoo.com If you are having an issue with e-mails being blocked, please make sure your e-mail address book includes both of these addresses to prevent blocking of our messages. Also, check your systems "junk mail" listing to see if mail is being listed as "Junk Mail". If you have missed any e-mails, please check:  https://oceanmuseum.blogspot.com/  where all of our e-mails to members are posted, in case you missed one. Our mailing address is: Township of Ocean Historical Museum, P.O. Box 516, Oakhurst, NJ 07755-0516 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. Share Tweet Share +1 Pin Read Later

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