Join R. Joseph Latshaw to learn about the historic Old Methodist Cemetery\, located in downtown Toms River. This pro gram will cover a brief history of early 19th century Toms River and the e mergence of Methodism. Latshaw will discuss the meaning behind some of the symbols you see on the gravestones\, the identity of veterans who are bur ied there\, preservation efforts\, and much more. \;
\n\nR. Joseph Latshaw III\, an Eagle Scout\, is a lifelong resident of Toms Ri ver. He graduated Toms River High School South in 2020 and recently gradua ted from Ocean County College and Kean University with a bachelors in hist ory. He is employed by the Ocean County Cultural &\; Heritage Commissio n working on a variety of projects and serving as a docent at the Cedar Br idge Tavern County Historic Site. Additionally he is a: Trustee\, at the O cean County Historical Society\, Chair of the Toms River Township Historic Preservation Commission\, an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 20 VFW #6063 \, Trustee for the Southern Region\, League of Historical Societies of New Jersey and Church Historian\, First United Methodist Church of Toms River . He is also an active member of the North American Vexillological Associa tion and Col. Somers Chapter of the New Jersey Society\, Sons of the Ameri can Revolution.
\nThis event is sponsored by the Friends of the Ocea n County Library.
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