Tag: Elmwood Cemetery
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Volunteers replace flags at veterans’ gravesites in North Brunswick
PHOTO COURTESY OF SHERAL ROSSMANN The Woman’s Club of North Brunswick and students from North Brunswick Township High School Model UN Club participated in a pre-Memorial Day activity by replacing tattered American flags at the gravesites of veterans at Elmwood Cemetery in North Brunswick on May 19. Through their volunteer efforts, more than 400 flags…
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Volunteers needed to replace flags on gravesites
The North Brunswick World War I Centennial Committee, American Legion Post 459 and the Elmwood Cemetery Association will commemorate Memorial Day by replacing American flags at veterans’ gravesites from 9-10 a.m. on May 19 at the cemetery, 425 Georges Road, North Brunswick. To volunteer, call Pete Clark at 908-307-3260 or Elmwood Cemetery at 732-545-1445.
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North Brunswick receives grant for WWI commemoration
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Township of North Brunswick’s World War I Centennial Committee has been recognized for its “North Brunswick Remembers” exhibit and historic cemetery walk at Elmwood Cemetery that took place on Oct. 21. The recently established organization received a grant from the Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage, provided by the Middlesex…
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Legion post to hold World War I exhibit on Oct. 21
The World War I exhibit, “North Brunswick Remembers,” will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 21 at American Legion Post 459, 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. The exhibit will display objects which will include military uniforms, medals, diaries and historic photographs. Donations from the public are welcome. There will also…
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Committee to preserve history of World War I formed in North Brunswick
NORTH BRUNSWICK – A local committee has been formed to preserve the history of the Great War. The North Brunswick World War I Centennial Commission will follow the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission to commemorate, honor and educate the public through events and educational activities. The first meeting was held on Aug. 16, where several…
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Butterfly release set for Aug. 26 at Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery will hold its third annual butterfly release promptly at 3 p.m. on Aug. 26 at the cemetery, 425 Georges Road, North Brunswick. Three dozen Monarch butterflies will be released back to nature by visitors and friends of Elmwood to honor and remember loved ones. Last summer, Elmwood Cemetery expanded its butterfly garden,…
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Cemetery to hold World War I Centennial Commemoration Event
The United States entered World War I on April 6, 1917, when President Woodrow Wilson requested Congress to declare war on Germany. Men joined the armed forces, women entered nursing to serve the military and citizens and industry worked together to support the war effort. To commemorate the centennial anniversary of the U.S.’s entry into The…
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Civil War walking tours begin again at cemetery
The Elmwood Cemetery Association will hold its Civil War Walking Tour at 10 a.m. March 6 at the cemetery, 425 Georges Road, North Brunswick. The cost of the one-hour tour is $10 per person. RSVP by e-mailing [email protected] or by visiting the events page of www.theelmwoodcemetery.com.
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North Brunswick resident ‘Still’ inspired by Joyce Kilmer poem
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Inspired by a poem written more than 100 years ago, a North Brunswick man is sharing his sequel to a literary work that has profound historical ties to the Brunswick area. Alfred “Joyce” Kilmer of New Brunswick was born on Dec. 6, 1886. He enlisted in the military three…
