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Tuckerton Seaport presents

Lincoln:
A New Jersey Connection

Our mission at the Tuckerton Seaport is to preserve, present and interpret the rich maritime history, artistry, heritage and environment of the Jersey shore and the unique contributions of its baymen.

120 West Main Street
P.O. Box 52
Tuckerton, NJ 08087

Phone: 609-296-8868
Fax: 609-296-5810
Website: www.tuckertonseaport.org

This publication was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities of the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

Abraham Lincoln

Dr. William Augustus Newell

October 7, 2009
Old Baptist Church
Rt. 9, Manahawkin, NJ
Open to the Public
9am to Noon
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The Seaport will also have on display images and artifacts from the United States Lifesaving Service.
Appropriate historical shore literature will be available to purchase.

Presenters
The Seaport’s first presenter will be Lloyd R. Applegate, a native of Toms River, New Jersey. From 1951-55 he was news editor of the Ocean County SUN and area reporter for the Newark Star Ledger and the Atlantic City Press. He also served as an administrator of the Lacey Township School District. In 1955 he entered the Methodist pastorate. He has received degrees from Temple University (in education with honors), Crozer Theological Seminary (top honors), and Boston University School of Theology and Graduate School. While on sabbatical in 1970-71, he served as New Jersey's first Advisory Specialist on School Integration. In 1980-82 he was president of the New Jersey Council of Churches. He is the author of the book that is the focus of our discussion A Life of Service:William Augustus Newell.
The second presenter the Seaport will host is Thomas P. Farner, who has been a life long resident of New Jersey. He received his Bachelor of Science in Education from then Mansfield State College, Mansfield, PA and began teaching in 1970 in Pemberton Township. Between 1976 to 1995 Mr. Farner’s weekly columns “200 Plus” appeared in The Sandpaper. Mr. Farner is also the author of New Jersey in History: Fighting to be Heard (Down The Shore Publications, © 1996). Mr. Farner acknowledges Mr. Newell’s role not only in New Jersey’s history but also Mr. Newell’s history with Mr. Lincoln as a family friend and sponsor of Newell’s bill to establish the first federal lifesaving system.

The Tuckerton Seaport will be hosting an event on October 7, 2009 to honor our beloved 16th president during his national bicentennial birthday event. The presentation will be held at the restored historic Baptist Church in Manahawkin, which is across the street from one of William Augustus Newell’s New Jersey residences. The lecture and discussion forum, Lincoln: A New Jersey Connection will focus on Mr. Lincoln’s relationship with Governor William Newell and his support of Newell’s bill to establish the first federal life saving system. During the Seaport’s discussion forum we will examine Mr. Newell’s and Mr. Lincoln’s relationship, both professionally and personally.
The Seaport will be hosting two presenters, Mr. Thomas P. Farner and Mr. Lloyd Applegate. A question and answer period by senior Seaport staff and our presenters will follow.
Please join us in viewing a demonstration of the Beach Apparatus Drill, which was conceived by Mr. Newell. The morning will end with a small reception where period relevant refreshments will be served free of charge.

Lincoln:
A New Jersey Connection

Tuckerton Seaport presents