Hear the Remarkable Story of Richard Somers

For more than 500 years, fanatic Muslim sea fighters of the Turkish Empire in North Africa attacked Christian ships and coastal towns as far away as Ireland. Millions of Europeans were captured and sold as slaves. Rich countries like England, France, and Holland paid bribes to get some of their people back.

America also paid those bribes. But in 1798, we had enough. We built a new navy to protect our people. Richard Somers of Somers Point was one of the first to join. In 1801, President Thomas Jefferson sent them overseas. Somers commanded one of those ships at age 23.

Those young Americans amazed and inspired the world with their skills and courage. They ended Islamic attacks on the West for almost 200 years. Their liberation of European slaves in North Africa intensified efforts to free African-American slaves in this country.

Richard Somers was killed during a daring mission in Tripoli on September 4, 1804.

Liberty and Prosperity will host a fundraising cash bar buffet on Sunday, September 8 after the Richard Somers Day Ceremony at Gregory’s Restaurant until 7 p.m.

Tickets are $35 each, or 2 for $60.

Learn more at libertyandprosperity.com, email info@libertyandprosperity.com, or call 609-927-7333.