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“The Hero’s Revenge”: Revolutionaries and Pine Robbers

“The Hero’s Revenge”: Revolutionaries and Pine Robbers

Explore the lived experiences of patriot rebels and loyalist pine robbers during the Revolutionary War in what is today,
Ocean County, including the story of notorious Captain John Bacon. Discuss how bitter, personal grudges and local resources
made this area a hotbed of activity during the war and discover how this led to the last skirmish of the American Revolution on December 27, 1782.

LOCATION: Cedar Bridge Tavern Historic Site, 200 Old Half-Way Road, Barnegat

DATE: Sunday, December 27……………………………………..........……….359166 – 9C

TIME: 2:00 - 3:00 pm

FEE: $5.00 per person AGE: All