Visitors to the USS New Jersey in Camden on Oct. 3 may see it specially lit for an event meant to put a spotlight on Cmdr. John Barry.

The museum battleship is to open for an evening VIP celebration and historical exposition of Barry, a man who was a hero first of the Continental Navy and then the United States Navy.

The U.S. Navy’s Heritage and History Command members sought out the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians to provide a historical display for the Oct. 3 event. And for a good reason: The Hibernians have a Commodore John Barry Division based in Washington, D.C., and in Camden.

The reception is built around the historical display, which includes multi-media displays and artificial intelligence-enhanced imagery. As a special feature, the b

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