Brick Township Historical Society
The Brick Township Historical Society will hold its first meeting of the new season on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Herbertsville Firehouse.
Nick Rakoncka of Toms River will speak about the Toms River Blockhouse Fight, according to Jane Fabach of the club. Rakoncka will cover why the British attacked the town during the American Revolution, the capture and hanging of Captain Joshua Huddy and how the incident impacted the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
Meetings are free and open to the public. Parking is available in the back of the firehouse. For more information on the activities of the society see its page on Facebook, visit www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com or call 732-785-2500.
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The firehouse is located at 601 Herbertsville Rd., Brick.
