June 9th assassination re-enactment at Poricy Park

by guest blogger Linda Baum

When I visited the Joseph Murray farmhouse and barn at Poricy Park last month during the Weekend in Old Monmouth tour, I learned about an interesting event taking place this Saturday.  For you history buffs who enjoy the macabre, there will be a re-enactment of Joseph Murray’s assassination on June 9^th in the field behind the Murray barn.

 The Park festivities run from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. and include colonial demos, fun activities, and tours.  The day culminates with the re-enactment, complete with loud musket fire.

The event fee is $5 for members and $7 for non-members of the Poricy Park Conservancy, with family maximums set at $20 and $25, respectively.  You can call the Nature Center at 732-842-5966 to pre-register or just visit the registration information table near the Murray farmhouse when you get there on Saturday.

Visitors are asked to park in the general lot and make the short walk over to the farmhouse so that the parking spaces adjacent to the farmhouse can be reserved for those with disabilities.  Vehicles that are only dropping off passengers at the farmhouse will also be given access to the farmhouse road.

Additional details can be found here:  www.PoricyPark.org

Enjoy.