(UPPER FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Park System will host its Art of War exhibit at Historic Walnford, 62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold. Exploring the art forms of World War I and the role they played in uniting the country, this interdisciplinary art exhibit features propaganda posters, uniforms, medals and music that illuminate how illustrators, designers and composers used their talents to aid the war effort. The exhibit is open daily from 9:00am-4:00pm from March 3 to March 9, 2025.
An opening reception is planned on Saturday, March 11 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcomed.
Visitors to the exhibit should plan to spend some time exploring Historic Walnford. This historic district features a 19th century gristmill, the elegant Waln family home (1773), a carriage house, and an assortment of outbuildings. The site showcases over 200 years of social, technological and environmental history through the Waln family and offers weekend mill demonstrations April through November. Admission and parking for both the exhibit and the site are free.
For more information about the Art of War exhibit or Historic Walnford, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the TTY/TDD number is 711.
The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.
