Historic Happenings Blog

Men’s Open Gym Basketball Fort Monmouth Rec Ctr Gym A Sundays, June 7-September 6, 8:00-10:00 AM Sundays, March 1-May 31, 8:00-10:00 AM (No session 4/12) Sundays, December 21, 2019 - February 23, 2020, 8:00-10:00 AM Sun, Sep 8-Nov 24, 2019, 8:00-10:00 AM Sun, Jun 2-Aug 25 , 2019,   8:00-10:00 AM (adults) When you’re looking for a place to shoot hoops where the weather is not a factor, our climate-controlled gymnasium is available. Twelve Sessions $55.00 Per Person Stop by for one day at play for $5 (cash or check only)

Frog Encounter and Campfire Turkey Swamp Park  Shelter Building Sat, Jul 11, 2020, 7:00-8:30 PM 200 Georgia Road, Freehold, NJ 07728  (all ages, under 18 with adult) What do the sounds “g’lunk”, “jug-o-rum”, and “peeppeep” have in common? They are all frog calls! We will track the frog calls to their source and hopefully lay our eyes on these amazing animals. After our “hunt” we’ll sit before the campfire and enjoy a s’more. One Session $8.00 Per Person

Second Saturday Each Month - Mount Laurel, Burlington County Tour Paulsdale Paulsdale is open to the public for Second Saturday Tours at 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm. Paulsdale is the birthplace of Quaker suffragist Alice Paul. Tours include a 15-minute presentation about Alice Paul's life and work and a guided tour of the first floor of the property where visitors learn about the Paul family's daily life in the house and its present day use as a girl's leadership center. Tours are $5.00 per person. Paulsdale is located at 128 Hooton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ. For information about group tours or future tour dates, contact the Alice Paul Institute at 856-231-1885, e-mail  info@alicepaul.org , or visit  www.alicepaul.org .

Yarn Bee Historic Longstreet Farm 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733 Saturday, July 11, 2020, 12:00-2:30 PM (ages 10 and up) Whether starting a new hobby or working on an old project, all are welcome to this gathering! The relaxed atmosphere of this group means no pressure - you can knit or crochet at your own pace, and farm staff will be on-hand to assist those wanting to learn a new skill. Cost: $5.00 Per Person, Per Session (cash or check only)

Cookstove Demonstration Historic Longstreet Farm 44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733 Saturday, July 11, 2020, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM (all ages) Stop by the out kitchen to see what’s cooking on the wood-fired stove. Discover how recipes, cooking techniques, and kitchens have changed since the 1890s.

Open Shoot Archery Saturday, July 11, 2020, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Thompson Park Activity Barn, Lincroft 805 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738 (ages 10 and up, under 18 with adult) Stop in to improve your archery skills at our indoor range. This is NOT a beginner instructional program. If you are new to archery, register for one of our instructional classes prior to attending. Please dress for the weather as the Activity Barn is not heated or air-conditioned. All equipment is provided. Cost: $10 per person (cash or check only) For more information, call 732-842-4000, ext. 4236, or email doug.kalucki@monmouthcountyparks.com.

Stony Brook Walking Tour Date/Time Second Saturdays of the month 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm ( March 21, April 11, and May 16, at 9:30 AM_ Location Princeton Friends School 470 Quaker Road Princeton Before there was a “Princeton,” six Quaker families established a community on the fertile ground along Stony Brook. This two+ hour hike explores the lives of the early settlers and the community they established, while following a portion of the trail George Washington took from Trenton to the Princeton Battlefield. Stops include the Stony Brook Meeting House and Burial Ground, walking a portion of the “hidden” back road into Princeton, and a view of the Battlefield. This tour starts at the Princeton Friends School/Meeting House parking lot, 470 Quaker Road. Tickets are $5, and include farmhouse museum admission. Questions?: Call 609.921.6748 x102 or email:  eve@princetonhistory.org

Round Staten Island Cruise                                                                  ROUND STATEN ISLAND CRUISE on the Mariner Departing Saturday, JULY 11 th  at 8:00am from Atlantic Highlands Marina NMHA and Classic Boat Rides are offering a Round Staten Island Cruise on the good ship  Mariner  on July 11th. At  0800  the  Mariner  will leave the dock at ATLANTIC Highlands and return at approx. 1600 (4pm).  Only the first 24 passengers  and guests  can participate in this day-long adventure. Captain Dan and Leader Rik will provide commentary of the sights as we circumnavigate this historic island that became part of NYC in 1898. Registration is required  at $70 per person . Physical distancing is possible a...

Flea Market-July BEST FLEA MARKET ON THE JERSEY SHORE! About this Event Hunt for bargains among vintage treasures, bric-a-brac, books, artwork, handmade items, knick-knacks and so much more! The event runs from 8am - 2pm. $2 per person (donation to the Historic Village at Allaire). The Historic Village, Pilsen Gourmet Food Truck, General Store, and Bakery will be open as well. Vendor spaces are available for $30 pre-registration, and $35 2 days prior to the event. No exceptions. All vendors must have a Vendor Application on file for the year. Go to Allairevillage.org and click under the Events Tab for the Vendor Application. For vendor information, please call the office, Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm at 732-919-3500, ext. 14. Rain date: Sunday, July 12th. Assisting Vehicles are $3 additional cost. Box Trucks, Long Trucks and Trailers count as 2 spaces. No exceptions. No refunds. No transfer of flea market payments to other flea market dates. ...

Ice Cream Sundae and Boat Tour Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center     331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell 07731 Fri, Jul 10, 2020, 6:00-7:00 PM Fri, Jul 10, 2020, 7:00-8:00 PM (all ages, under 18 with adult) What better way to start the weekend than with a sunset cruise on the reservoir followed by an ice cream sundae?! Please arrive 15 minutes early as the boat will embark on our evening adventure promptly at the program starting time. After seeing all the sights nature has to offer around the reservoir, satisfy your sweet tooth by making yourself an ice cream sundae with whipped cream and a cherry on top! All aboard! Please Note: Meet at the Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center boat dock. Life-jackets are provided and must be worn by all passengers. One Session $10.00 Per Person

Tours of Historic Battery Lewis Hartshorne Woods Park 1402 Portland Road, Highlands, NJ (Rocky Point Entrance) 07732 Tours available at the top of every hour from May 22-October 11 on Fridays from 4:00-8:00 PM;  Saturdays from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM;  Sundays from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Check www.MonmouthCountyParks.com for full details. Battery Lewis was one of two batteries constructed during World War II at the Navesink Military Reservation as part of the Harbor Defenses of New York. Built on the prototype developed by the U.S. Army for a new generation of casemated batteries, Battery Lewis is an immense 600-foot long structure that consisted of two 16-inch caliber gun emplacements connected by a corridor housing ammunition storage and a power plant. Battery Lewis was the largest coastal fortification built in New Jersey during the War, and the most important of the Primary Armament defending New York City. Take a tour of Battery Lewis with a Park System H...

Butterflies in Our Gardens Tour Deep Cut Gardens Outdoor Area 152 Red Hill Road, Middletown, NJ 07748 Fri, Jul 10, 2020, 11:00-11:45 AM (adults) Butterflies abound in beautiful gardens at the parks! These flying jewels are exciting to see and fun to identify. Bring your cameras! Closed-toe shoes, a hat, and sunscreen are recommended. Walks may be a mile or more and some paths are unpaved. The program may be cancelled due to rain. Call 732-751-9453 for more information. One Session $2.00 Per Person

Enviro-Quest Perrineville Lake Park Agress Road Parking Lot 21 or 23 Agress Road, Millstone, NJ 08535       Thursday, July 9, 2020, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM (all ages) Don’t know what to do on a weekday this summer break? Why not seek out some nature fun. Follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once you are there you can join in a walk, activities, crafts or games for 30-60 minutes of nature fun. Activities could include meeting a live animal, finding hidden treasure, discovering incredible parts of a flower, creating artwork with natural materials, or participating in a fun nature-themed game. You bring your sense of adventure and we’ll bring the rest! For additional details please call 732-751-9453.

“Election Memorabilia: The Stuff of American Campaigning” Township of Ocean Historical Museum 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712 Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, through Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 Election Memorabilia exhibit opens Holiday Weekend The mini-exhibit, “Election Memorabilia: The Stuff of American Campaigning,” opens in the "Our Town" Gallery on December 7. Even before we moved to the Eden Woolley House, the Museum boasted an impressive collection of election artifacts, a gift from Ocean Township resident and Museum member William Mullaney, assembled over decades of an active career in politics. The new exhibit shows off gems from the collection—buttons, banners, jewelry, and hats, to name a few. There are invitations to national political conventions and presidential inaugurations, a plastic doll of Barry Goldwater, Al Smith and Herbert Hoover medallions, and handmade signs in support of local candidates many oldtimers will remember. Colorful stuff It’s no surprise tha...

"Votes for Women: Suffrage in New Jersey " Richmond Gallery, Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712​ When the Founders crafted the U.S. Constitution, they gave the authority to decide who could vote to the states. All but one decided it would be men—white, property-owning men, 21 years old and older. The one exception was New Jersey. For the first few decades of our new nation, property-owning women in New Jersey could vote. But in 1807, state legislators took a step backward and rescinded the right. New Jersey women joined their sisters across the country who were shut off from the ballot. The start of a movement Most historians mark the start of the American suffrage movement from the 1848 Women’s Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott. Both women had discovered their political voice fighting for the abolition of slavery. Both had felt the sting of being shut out by male-dominated leadership....

Tidal Tuesdays - Seine the Cove Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area, Manasquan 383 3rd Ave, Manasquan, NJ 08736 Tue, Jul 7, 2020, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM (all ages, under 18 with adult) Looking for some Tuesday fun by the shore? Stop by Fisherman’s Cove and join a Park System Naturalist and take part in a free seining program to see what creatures may be found swimming along Fisherman’s Cove. Discover a variety of fish, crabs, and other sea creatures as we pull in our seine net. Seining portion runs for approximately 30-45 minutes. Please Note: • Closed-toe shoes are required. • The program will not run during inclement weather. • Parents or guardians are required to stay with and supervise their children. • No swimming during the event. • This program is designed for individuals and families. No large groups, please. Additional Tidal Tuesday Activities Discover exciting things about nature and our coastal habitats with a fun nature activity before our drop-in seining begins! ...

Walking tour of the battlefield.- Monmouth Battlefield State Park 16 Business Route 33, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726 On Sunday, meet at the Monmouth Battlefield visitor center at 1:30 pm for a free guided walking tour of the battlefield with Friends of Monmouth Battlefield President, Dr. David Martin. Appropriate hiking apparel is encouraged. Monmouth Battlefield State Park is located at 16 New Jersey Business 33, Manalapan, NJ. For more information, visit  www.friendsofmonmouth.org . Walking tour of the battlefield. Meet at Visitor Center at 1:30 PM. (1st Sunday of the Month)

The Roots of Root Beer Historic Walnford 62 Walnford Rd, Allentown, NJ 08501 Sunday, July 5, 2020, 1:00-4:00 PM Sip a tasty brew and identify some of the many ingredients used in what was originally considered a healthful tonic as you learn the fascinating history of this 19th c. soft drink and its connection to the Waln family. We present fun for all ages with historical facts in a beautiful landscape for you to enjoy.

Canoe Rentals at Thompson Park Thompson Park, Marlu Lake 805 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738 Saturday and Sunday,  July 4 &  5, 2020, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM (ages 3 and up, under 18 with adult) Rent a canoe for a relaxing paddle on Marlu Lake. All equipment provided; a limited number of canoes available. Cost: $15 per boat for 1-3 people for 2 hours of canoeing (cash or check only). Rental Available from 10:00 AM-3:00 PM. All rentals must be returned by 3:00 PM.

Enviro-Quest Clayton Park Emley’s Hill Rd Parking Lot 161 Emley's Hill Road, (Imlaystown) Upper Freehold, NJ 08526 Thursday, July 2, 2020, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM (all ages) Don’t know what to do on a weekday this summer break? Why not seek out some nature fun. Follow the Enviro-Quest signs to where the Park System Naturalist is waiting. Once you are there you can join in a walk, activities, crafts, or games for 30-60 minutes of nature fun. Activities could include meeting a live animal, finding hidden treasure, discovering incredible parts of a flower, creating artwork with natural materials, or participating in a fun nature-themed game. You bring your sense of adventure and we’ll bring the rest! For additional details please call 732-751-9453.

Forest Eats and Wild Treats Huber Woods Park - Environmental Center Parking Lot 25 Brown's Dock Road, Locust (Middletown Twp.), NJ 07760 Thu, Jul 2, 2020, 10:00-11:30 AM (adults) Explore what’s on the menu in Monmouth County as we forage for a variety of native and edible plants. Join a Park System Naturalist as we learn to identify common wild edibles, their medicinal properties, and the uses of a number of other common plants that can be found right here in Monmouth County. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. One Session $10 Per Person

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The  Junior Apprentice Program  educates students, ages 11-14, on life in the early 1800s by exposing them to the trades, crafts, and heritage of the period. Apprentices work alongside a Village artisan to  learn an Early American trade or craft. Historic Cold Spring Village hosts two Junior Apprentice Program sessions in the summer,  one in July  and a  second session in August . Each session is four weeks long.  Apprentices will spend two days each week learning their trade or craft and the history of the 1800s here at Historic Cold Spring Village . While at Historic Cold Spring Village, all apprentices will be required to wear historically appropriate clothing, supplied by HCSV. Selection for participation in the program is competitive and the number of available slots is limited. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE NOW Please  CLICK HERE  to download an application or contact John Ryan at (609) 898-2300 ext. 18 or  jryan@hcsv.org .  Appl...