Ocean County maritime experts Gretchen F. Coyle and Deborah C. Whitcraft will discuss New Jersey’s vital role in the formation of the U.S. Coast Guard at the Tuckerton Library Association’s annual Open House on Wednesday, April 19 at 7 p.m., at the Tuckerton branch of the Ocean County Library.

The Beach Haven residents will describe events and individuals that influenced the founding of the U.S.