Historic Happenings Blog

Winter Wonderland Model Trains Display November 24, 2019 – January 5, 2020 Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm & Sunday, 12:00 – 5:00 pm, Admission $10 Monmouth Museum Presents the Holiday Exhibition  Petopia!  and the  Winter Wonderland Model Trains Display  from November 24 – January 5, 2020, all throughout the Holiday Season! The bond between a pet and owner is something unique. Pet portraits attempt to capture that cherished bond. In this year’s Juried Holiday Art Exhibition,  Petopia! , in the Main Gallery, will be filled with pet  paw-traits  of man’s best  fur-ends  as well as  en-deering  depictions of creatures big and small covered in fur, feathers and scales to celebrate the loving bond we have with our pets as well as the universal affection for the natural beauty and majestic power of all animals. The Museum’s  Holiday Model Trains Display  features tiny people forever frozen in their eve...

Sunday, November 24 – Sussex County November 24; Sunday,  2-4pm ; FAH: Members Wine & Cheese Event November 30, December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 – Saturdays and Sundays,  1-4pm: Old-Fashioned Holiday Weekends at the  Foster Armstrong House .  Holiday themes for this year include, “A Military Holiday”, “Walt Disney”, “Christmas Stockings Over the Years” and of course, our traditional operating Model Train Display! The Foster-Armstrong House, circa 1790, a two-story Dutch colonial, with a circa 1820 kitchen addition is located on SC521/ 320 River Road, Montague, NJ, about 1 mile north of the Milford/Montague Bridge. It is listed on the State Historic Register of NJ and is a National Historic Register Site. The Nelden-Roberts Stonehouse, circa 1820, a two-story original schoolhouse, is located at 501 Route 206 North, Montague, NJ about 1 mile south of the Milford/Montague Bridge. It is listed on the State Historic Register on New Jersey. Both museums are located w...

Saturday-Sunday, December 7-8 – Ocean County Santa Comes to Ocean County Historical Society On  Saturday, and Sunday, December 7 th  and 8th, 2019 from 11:00 until 2:00 PM ,  Santa  will be at Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ. Bring your camera, your children and grandchildren to our Victorian museum, decorated for the holidays, and take their photo with Santa Claus. Afterward, enjoy a short, guided tour of our lovely Sculthorp-Force home . Admission is free; donations are welcomed. Please call 732-341-1880 for reservations. Model Railroad Display Please join us at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ on  Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM  and on  Sunday, December 8, 2019 from   10:00 AM to 3:00 PM , as the  Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders  will delight fans of all ages with their working set-up of O gauge, HO gauge & N gauge trains operating in i...

Winter Wonderland Model Train Display Monmouth Museum 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft 07738 11/20/2018 - 12/30/2018 Weekly on Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday , Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm REGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED AGE RANGE:  All Ages COST:  $8 CALL:  732-747-2266 WEBSITE MORE DETAILS:   All aboard Train Enthusiasts of All Ages! The Museum's Model Train Display features tiny people forever frozen in their workday activities, creating a still universe brought to lif e by passing trains. There are buttons which can be pushed by young a heart for an interactive activity, as doors open and whistles blow. Come to explore the sights and sounds of train travel, learn about railroading, step back and remember your childhood, or sponsor a piece in our community neighborhood and join the fun! All aboard Train Enthusiasts of All Ages! The Museum's Model Train Display features tiny people forever frozen in their workday activities, creating a still univer...

The Garden State Central Model Railroad Club, Toys for Tots and InfoAge present their  Holiday Spectacular & Train Display Saturdays & Sundays Dec. 1,2,8,9,15,16 & 22 2018 Noon until 5 pm Donation: Adults $7, Kids $3 InfoAge Science Center, 2201 Marconi Road, Wall, NJ 07719 Come see operating train layouts and displays. Admit one adult FREE Dec. 1,2,8 & 9 with an new, unwrapped toy for the Marine Corps "Toys for Tots". Remember, this might be the only toy a child receives. For more information visit w ww.gardenstatecentral.com http://www.gardenstatecentral.com/showinfo/showdate.htm

Saturday, December 1 – Ocean County Santa Comes to Ocean County Historical Society     On  Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 11:00 until 2:00 PM ,  Santa  will be at Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ. Bring your camera, your children and grandchildren to our Victorian museum, decorated for the holidays, and take their photo with Santa Claus. Afterwards, enjoy a short, guided tour that is appealing to the entire family, of our lovely Pierson-Sculthorp home.     Admission is free; donations are welcomed. Refreshments will be served. Please call 732-341-1880 for reservations. Model Railroad Display    Please join us at the Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ on  Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM  and on  Sunday, December 2, 2018 from   10:00 AM to 3:00 PM , as the  Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders  will delight ...