Learn about the Historic Colonial Taverns of New Jersey at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library

FORKED RIVER – Celebrate America’s 250^th anniversary with author Michael C. Gabriele as he discusses his newest book Colonial Taverns of New Jersey at 2 p.m. Monday, June 29 at the Lacey Branch of the Ocean County Library.

New Jersey was the “Crossroads of the American Revolution.” As battles raged, colonial taverns formed the social network that held the state together. Taverns were the main stage for the unfolding drama of a colony transitioning into statehood and making decisions about declaring a war of independence, the places where the voices of history took shape.

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A haven for patriots and loyalists alike, colonial taverns were the “seedbeds” of the Revolution, strongholds for political activities, beacons for travelers, and venues for entertainment, merriment, and libations. George Washington would commandeer taverns as his temporary headquarters during the war and men would enlist to become part of local militias.

Michael C. Gabriele is a lifelong resident of New Jersey and a 1975 graduate of Montclair State University. He has worked as a journalist, freelance writer, and author for more than 40 years. Colonial Taverns of New Jersey is his fifth book on New Jersey history, all of which have been published by Arcadia Publishing/The History Press.

Books written by the author will be on hand for attendees to purchase. A Q&A session and book signing will follow the discussion.

This program is generously sponsored by the Ocean County Library Foundation Grant.

Registration is required for this free program. To register, visit tinyurl.com/TavernsLacey, call 609-693-8566, or stop by the branch at 10 East Lacey Road, Forked River. Registration will open June 15.