2 Men Who Documented Middletown's History Will Be Honored

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown Township Historical Society will hold its third annual awards ceremony June 16 at the Middletown Public Library.

It will be followed by the latest presentation in its America 250 Speaker Series.

Receiving the award for Contributions to the History of Middletown will be Michael Adelberg.

Adelberg is a historian of the American Revolution in Monmouth County, and his research and writings have done much to uncover Middletown's important role in the conflict. For over 30 years, Adelberg has published books and essays, and he recently served as a consultant on the Middletown At War exhibit in the Middletown Historical Society's new Middletown History Museum, located at the train station.

The Legacy of Service award will be accepted by the family of the late James Hinckley. Hinckley was a past president of the Middletown Township Historical Society, and he displayed an extraordinary commitment to volunteerism in Middletown and beyond.

This will be the first Legacy of Service award bestowed by the Historical Society.

"We invite the community to join us as we celebrate these men who have had a lasting impact upon our historical society and the town we serve," said Thomas Valenti, president of the Middletown Township Historical Society.

Following the award ceremony, Adelberg will give a presentation on the British March Through Middletown in 1778. The free event begins at 7:00 p.m. June 16 at the Middletown Township Public Library, or can be viewed online by registering at MiddletownNJHistory.org.