Historic Happenings Blog

35th Annual Holiday Weekend Saturday, December 7, 2019 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8 Holiday open house and mini-exhibit premiere It’s become a time-honored custom. On the first weekend of each December, we open the doors of the Museum and invite the public in to launch the holiday season. This year, our annual Holiday Open House falls on Saturday (11 to 4) and Sunday (11 to 5:30), December 7 and 8. The halls are decked The galleries are filled with model trains, seasonal collections, handmade crafts, and home-baked delicacies. Living history interpreters entertain visitors with holiday songs and traditions. Children hunt for hidden snowmen. The Garden Club sells wreaths on the porch. And we draw the winning quilt raffle ticket at 3 o’clock on Sunday afternoon. Sunday afternoon blends into the evening as guests arrive at the Museum grounds starting at 4:30 for...

Saturday, November 2  - Farmingdale, Monmouth County Election Day in the 1830s The Historic Village at Allaire presents Election Day in the 1830s from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm on Sunday. Join the villagers of the Historic Village at Allaire as they cast their ballots. Debates, speeches, picnic lunch, and band organ! Cooking at the Manager's House over the 18th century hearth - making gingerbread used to "bribe" voters. The Sufferage Society women will be making their rounds and speeches! Vote for President - Martin Van Buren or William Harrison. Drop your vote in the Ballot Box! The other historic buildings including Mr. Allaire's home, the blacksmith shop, carpenter shop, Manager's House, Enameling Building, General Store, and Bakery are open for tours. Visitors are more than welcome to engage in debates. Admission - $5 adults and $3 children ages 5 to 12. The Historic Village at Allaire is located in Allaire State Park, 4265 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. For more ...