Watch Revolutionary War History Alive In Barnegat Skirmish Reenactment

BARNEGAT, NJ — Watch a Revolutionary War skirmish come to life before your eyes this weekend with the annual reenactment of the Affair at Cedar Bridge in Barnegat.

The 21st commemoration of the 1782 (242 years ago) Affair at Cedar Bridge will be held at Cedar Bridge Tavern, located at 200 Old Halfway Road in Barnegat on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Each year, the Ocean County Parks & Recreation Department along with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Department perform a reenactment of what is believed to be the last skirmish of the Revolutionary War, which apparently occurred at the Cedar Bridge Tavern. Read more: The Revolutionary War Skirmish That Happened Right Here In Barnegat

Participants should park at Jersey Sand Supply, LLC at 560 Route 72, Barnegat and the County will provide shuttle busses to the fully restored Ocean County Historic Site.

Reenactments of the historic skirmish will take place at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. The participating reenactors wear period appropriate clothing and fire empty black-powder muskets to recapture the smoke, sounds and action of the battle.

Aside from the historic battle, guests can tour the building and grounds and enjoy Tavern exhibit including period games and the making of period drinks. Large-size chess and checkers will be available for guests to play.

Crafts will be available for children. The “Sea Dogs” band will be on site performing period appropriate music throughout the day. Period refreshments will be provided on a limited bases.

New this year will be 18th century demonstrations of blacksmithing, carpentry, and weaving. Abby Readlinger, author of “The Young Federalists,” will sell her books during the event. Fikar’s finest sutler will sell period appropriate clothes and accessories.

This event is rain or shine, so dress accordingly.

For more information or to receive a Parks & Recreation Newsletter call (732) 929-4769 or visit their website at www.oceancountyparks.org.