Historic Happenings Blog

Harvest Hullabaloo Poricy Park Conservancy 345 Oak Hill Road Middletown  New Jersey  07748 10/20/2019 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED AGE RANGE:  All Ages FREE CALL:  (732) 268-7034 WEBSITE MORE DETAILS:   This spooktacular evening presented by Middletown Recreation and the Middletown Arts Center, includes costume contests, haunted hayrides, a Trunk or Treat and more! Be sure to brin g a flashlight! Food will be available for purchase. Costume contests for several age groups and groups of 2 or more begin at 4:15pm. Please arrive by 4pm to register for the costume contest, to save time, register ahead on Community Pass! Hayrides start at 5:30pm. A limited number of free reusable trick or treat bags will be given out prior to the Trunk or Treat.

Revolutionary Rave! Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 1 PM – 4 PM Taylor Butler House, 127 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748 HEAR YE, HEAR YE, THOU MIRTHFUL MERRIE-MAKERS AND MUSICK MAVENS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY: THE MCHA  REVOLUTIONARY RAVE RETURNS TO MIDDLETOWN!        The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) today announced its  second annual  Revolutionary Rave , an authentic re-creation of colonial-era costumes, music, dancing, games and popular period pastimes.    The event will once again be held at the historic  Taylor-Butler House , built in 1853, and widely considered the grandest house in Middletown at the time, located at  127 Kings Highway . The  Revolutionary Rave  is set for  Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Tickets are $20 for MCHA members and $25 for non-members.   Light refreshments and tasty treats will be served. Free parking is available on-site...

Superhero Day! Saturday, April 27 Dust off your superhero costumes and unite with other caped crusaders at Liberty Hall! Participate in a variety of fun activities to test your superhuman powers, make a craft and snack on super delicious treats! Don't forget your camera; Captain America & Supergirl will make an appearance! Recommended for ages 5-10. Program Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Program Fee: $25.00 per child & one adult, additional adults $5.00; $20.00 for museum members Reservations required by April 20 Make a Reservation Click here to make a reservation Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu