Historic Happenings Blog

Through 2018 - Woodbury, Gloucester County Out of the Box: Rare & Unusual Objects Intrigued about what might lie behind closed doors in a museum?  Out of the Box: Rare & Unusual Objects , our new exhibit at the Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, will give visitors a peek into some of our most exceptional artifacts. Objects that have not been on view to the public for years will be out on display for all to see. We have chosen an array of unique items from every category imaginable in the museum’s collection. Most of these artifacts are between 100 – 200 years old, and haven’t seen the light of day in decades. Come to experience the rare, odd, quirky, beautiful, and even creepy treasures just waiting to be revealed. The exhibit opens on Sunday, April 29 when admission will be free that day! The exhibit will be closed on Mondays, and summer Sundays, but open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:00 - 4:00 pm from May 2 through the summer months. Monday hours will resume ...

Volume 2, Issue 12 Many important donors and members favored erecting a headquarters building for MCHA on the lot occupied by the Red Bank high school at the intersection of Branch Avenue and Harding Road. This large structure, dating from 1901 and facing on Branch, was torn down in 1977. MCHA Archives. 120th Anniversary Series 1918-1928 The Monmouth County Historical Association entered its third decade of activities with a robust membership and several thousand dollars in the bank. Its headquarters remained in the Davidson Building on Broad Street in Red Bank, where the organization housed its growing and important collection of historical manuscripts, books, and memorabilia. Meetings that featured one or more guest speakers continued to be held monthly from May through October. The geographic range of where they took place expanded to include locations from Keyport and Matawan on the north to Spring Lake on the south, and west as far as Freehold and Manalapan. Old Tennent Church and...

Morning Chores at Longstreet Farm Monmouth County Park System Historic Longstreet Farm Longstreet Farm Holmdel 07733 7/1/2018 - 12/31/2018 Monthly on the First Saturday 8:00 am - 9:00 am REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED AGE RANGE:  Elementary, Tweens COST:  $15 adult/child, $5 for each additional person; cash or check only CALL:  (732) 842-4000, ext. 4312 WEBSITE MORE DETAILS:   Rise and shine! Help the staff with morning chores at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel. You and your child (age 4 & up) can milk a cow, collect eggs and feed the animals. Please dress for the outdoors and wear closed-toe shoes.

Magic of Lights PNC Bank Arts Center Exit 116 Garden State Parkway Holmdel 07733 11/16/2018 - 12/30/2018 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED AGE RANGE:  All Ages COST:  $25 per car Monday-Thursday, $30 per car Friday-Sunday CALL:  (732) 203-2500 WEBSITE MORE DETAILS:   NJ will shine bright as guests weave through a spectacular winter wonderland drive through lights display which opens Friday, Nov 16 and runs through Sunday, Dec 30. Opens at dusk daily, closes 10PM Sun-Thurs, 11PM Fri & Sat. Magic of Lights will feature themed light displays using the latest LED technology and digital animations, including Candy Cane Lane, 12 Days of Christmas, a twinkling Snowflake Forest and The Night Before Christmas. A special feature of the 2018 Magic of Lights is the Hackensack Meridian Health Jolly Holiday Village, a stop along the route where guests can get out of their cars and walk through a winter wonderland of hot cocoa, s'€™mores by the fire pit, holid...

Sunday, December 30 - Princeton, Mercer County Historic Princeton Walking Tour Enjoy a 1.9 mile, two-hour walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Bainbridge House, Nassau Hall, the University Chapel, and Palmer Square. The early history of Princeton, the founding of the University, and the American Revolution are just some of the stories from Princeton’s history that you will learn on your tour. Admission: $7 per adult; $4 children ages 6 to 12; free for children age 5 and under. Tours begin in front of the Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ. Tour begins at 2:00 pm and ends at 4:00 pm. Walk up ticket sales are cash only; guides cannot provide change. Space is limited. For more information and to reserve tickets, call 609-921-6748 or visit  www.princetonhistory.org .

November 10 through 25 – Mercer County Show Schedule & Talk     Plan a visit to the State Museum's Planetarium to enjoy the festive annual tradition, Laser Holiday Magic! Dazzling laser lights and images dance across the dome to classic holiday music favorites. This popular show returns to the Planetarium on weekends beginning November 10. Special weekday shows available on November 23, and during the winter school break (Dec. 26-28).    Planning on buying a telescope in the near future? Then mark your calendar to visit the Planetarium on Sunday, November 25 at 9:30 am for a special talk "Choosing Your First Telescope." See below for more information.  Weekend Schedule 11 am   One World, One Sky 12 noon  Earth, Moon & Sun 1 pm    Dinosaurs at Dusk  2 pm     Laser Holiday Magic 3 pm    Dark Universe Nov. 23 (Black Friday) Schedule 10 am...