New Jersey has played a major role in the growth of our country, and Rick Geffken will be speaking about this on Tuesday, June 16th, as part of the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society’s speaker series for ”America 250”.

Rick Geffken is a popular local speaker and historian and has written several books, including his latest “New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry”, the story of Captain Joshua Huddy and Colonel Tye.  Some of his other books are “Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore” and “Stories of Slavery in New Jersey”.  His talk “Amazing New Jersey” will feature historical events and famous people that have helped shape New Jersey and the country since the beginning of the United States of America.

This talk is one in a series “America 250” presented by the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society.  This program is open to all and appropriate for children; in fact, children are encouraged to attend. Admission is free, but donations are welcome.  Because the Strauss House Museum is closed due to damage, the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council has graciously offered its space for this series.