Weds: Monmouth Park, Then and Now

Did you know that one of most famous box holders was President Ulysses S. Grant or that the infamous Boss Tweed sponsored purses?

Learn more about the racetrack's Gilded Age heydey, its 53-year hiatus due to anti-gambling legislation and current plans in the works under new management on Wednesday at Long Branch City Hall.

John Heims, director of media relations at Monmouth Park, will present "Monmouth Park: The Shore's Greatest Stretch Since 1870" at 7:30 p.m. on April 25. The talk, sponsored by the Long Branch Historical Association, will highlight the rich history of one of the country's premiere racetracks at 344 Broadway, Long Branch, on the second floor.

The program is free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.