Tag: World War I
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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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World War I veterans appreciate students’ act of patriotism
I want to thank Ms. Melissa Pineiro and Ms. Meg Wright, advisors to the North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) Student Government Organization, for assisting the Borough of Belmar by providing a donation to offset the cost to “The Spirit of the Doughboy” monument from World War I which was vandalized in May. It was…
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Veterans to meet Aug. 16 to discuss World War I centennial
North Brunswick Township High School, along with North Brunswick American Legion Post 459 and Veterans of Foreign War Post 2319 in Milltown, are forming a committee to commemorate the centennial of the United States’ entry into World War 1. The first meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at Post 459, 1015 Linwood…
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Monroe library events include discussions on war
A number of events are planned for August at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe. A World War I Short Story Book Discussion will be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 8 and at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 15. The stories from “No Man’s Land: Fiction from a World at War “edited by…
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Subtitled films will be shown at Monroe Library
A variety of movies are scheduled to be shown at the Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe, throughout August. At 2 p.m. on Aug. 1, a World War I documentary film will be shown. The Globe Trekker special travels across France and Belgium visiting key WWI locations. Run time is one hour. Registration is…
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90th Annual Memorial Day Parade May 29
METUCHEN — A former Metuchen police officer and United States Navy veteran will serve as grand marshal of the 90th annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade will step off at New and Pearl streets at 10 a.m. on May 29 with the theme “Honoring Law Enforcement.” At 17, Charles Moore enlisted in the…
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Historical society seeking World War I artifacts
The East Brunswick Historical Society is preparing a program on “The Effect of World War I” for November. The society is looking for memorabilia to display, including souvenirs, stories from relatives and friends, photographs, uniforms, post cards, newspaper clippings, etc. Residents who have materials they would like to display should contact Estelle Goldsmith at 732-249-3522.
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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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‘New Jersey and the Great War’ lectures set for April 9
The Middlesex County Office of Culture and Heritage will present the latest installment of its event series honoring the centennial of the United States entering World War I with two sessions of the lecture “New Jersey and the Great War” at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on April 9 at the Indian Queen Tavern in East Jersey…
