В Нью-Джерси пройдет исторический фестиваль в честь генерала Джона Лейси

The General John Lacey Historical Festival It's going to be a fun and historical day on Sunday, September 13th as the General John Lacey Historical Festival takes place in Lacey Township. The festival will pay tribute to the town's namesake and Revolutionary War General. What Is General John Lacey's Connection To New Jersey? General John Lacey Jr.’s connection to New Jersey goes back to the Revolutionary War and continued long after the fighting ended. In 1778, while George Washington’s army was at Valley Forge, Lacey was responsible for patrolling the Delaware River and stopping Loyalists and smugglers from sending food and supplies to the British in Philadelphia. He also dealt with groups known as “Pine Robbers” who caused trouble along the river and throughout the surrounding countryside. When Did General John Lacey Come To Lacey Township, NJ? After the war, Lacey made New Jersey his home, becoming involved in the iron industry and eventually developing Ferrago Forge on Cedar Creek. He died in 1814, but his name lives on in Lacey Township, which was named in his honor when it was established in 1871. General John Lacey will be remembered with a fun festival happening Sunday, September 13th at VFW Post 10118 at 2652 West Lacey Road, Forked River, New Jersey. There will be: Food Live Music Pony Rides 30+ Vendors 50/50 Kids Games & Crafts 18th Century Encampment Glass Blowing Demonstration Historical Lectures and Films Children's Musket Drill General John Lacey's historical festival tickets can be purchased at Anvil Farms, located at 2523 Anvil Rd., Bamber Lake. Also, at the VFW Post 10118 on Lacey Road. For information on the festival, you can call 609-384-2299. LOOK: 1980s Daily Life Captured in Photos Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz LOOK: Here's What Daily Life Looked Like in the 1970s, One Photo at a Time Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz