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2018 A Weekend in Old Monmouth
Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, May 6, 2018, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Countywide (See List of Sites Below);
as well as the Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712
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A Weekend in Old Monmouth is an annual two-day event when 48 of the Monmouth County history sites open their doors to visitors and waive their admission fees. A Weekend in Old Monmouth is a self-guided tour and will be open on May 5 and 6, 2018.
Fees waived for visitors at historical sites
FREEHOLD, NJ – The annual “Weekend in Old Monmouth” returns with 48 historic sites throughout Monmouth County opening their doors to visitors interested in local history on Saturday, May 5 and Sunday, May 6.
“Weekend in Old Monmouth is a wonderful event for anyone interested in our rich history and unique architecture,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County’s Historical Commission, coordinator of the weekend event. “The sites on the tour are generally operated independently of one another, but for two days the entrance fees are waived and the hours of operation are the same at these historic gems.”
The Weekend in Monmouth tour sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6, unless otherwise noted.
The self-guided tour has recommended routes that guide history buffs travel by foot, bicycle or car to the various locations. So, start planning your route by previewing the tour sites on the County's website at www.visitmonmouth.com.
The annual Weekend in Old Monmouth tour is coordinated by the Monmouth County Historical Commission (Historical Commission). The Historical Commission is dedicated to the preservation of the County's rich historic heritage. As advocates for the preservation of historic properties, sites, and projects, the Commission encourages citizens to be involved as well.Each tour site is now a "story point" on an interactive map using geo-location technology. You can click sequentially through the narrative, or you can browse one of the tour routes by interacting with the map or the thumbnail carousel. The tour may be viewed on a computer, tablet,
To use the virtual tour, go to http://bit.ly/2018WOM
Visiting the multiple pages within the virtual tour will help you to learn more about each of the tour routes and clicking-on each point will reveal more about the specific historic sites.
The Monmouth County Division of Planning used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to generate the Story Map for the 2018 Weekend in Old Monmouth. The Historical Commission was established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1988.
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"Dance Through History! Shake a Tail Feather at the Township of Ocean Historical Museum!"
During the Weekend in Old Monmouth, our very own Vaudeville Comedienne, Mabel Fenton (portrayed by Heather Mac Donald) will be teaching the young (and young at heart!) dances from the 18th, 19th, and 20th Centuries! Join in a reel, hop along with a Cake Walk, kick up your heels with the Charleston and more! This is a family-friendly event - bring a partner and bring a smile! |
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The following sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 6:
All Saints Memorial Church, Middletown
Allaire Historic Village, Wall
Allen House, Shrewsbury Boro
Ardena School Museum, Howell
Baird House, Millstone Twp.
Burrowes Mansion Museum, Matawan
Christ Church, Shrewsbury Borough
Covenhoven House, Freehold Borough
Craig House, Freehold Twp.
Crawford House, Tinton Falls
Dr. Cooke’s Medical Office, Holmdel
Eatontown Museum, Eatontown
First Presbyterian Church, Rumson
Friends Meeting House, Shrewsbury Borough
Great Auditorium, Ocean Grove, Neptune Twp.
Holmes-Hendrickson House, Holmdel
InfoAge Science Center (Camp Evans), Wall
Jewish Heritage Museum of Mon. Co., Freehold Twp. (open on Sunday only)
Joseph Murray Farmhouse, Middletown
Keyport Fire Museum, Keyport
Keyport Historical Society, Keyport
Longstreet Farm (Historic), Holmdel
Marlpit Hall, Middletown
Monmouth County Historical Assn. Museum, Freehold Borough
Montrose Schoolhouse, Colts Neck
National Guard Militia Museum, Sea Girt
Oakley Farm House, Freehold
Ocean Grove Historical Museum, Ocean Grove, Neptune Twp.
Ocean Township Historical Museum
Old First Church, Middletown
Old Tennent Church, Manalapan
Old Wall Historical Society, Wall
Parker Homestead, Little Silver
Red Bank Woman’s Club, Red Bank
Roosevelt Borough (Jersey Homestead) Historic District
St. Catharine Church, Spring Lake
Seabright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club, Rumson
Seabrook-Wilson House, Middletown
Shrewsbury Historical Museum, Shrewsbury
Spring Lake Historical Society Museum, Spring Lake
Stephen Crane House, Asbury Park
Strauss Mansion Museum, Atlantic Highlands
Taylor-Butler House, Middletown
Twin Lights, Highlands
Village Inn, Englishtown
Walnford (Historic), Upper Freehold |
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The Township of Ocean Historical Museum, founded in 1984, is a member-supported, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey. Its headquarters, the Eden Woolley House, is one of the few 18th century structures still in existence in the Township and is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.), Thursday Evenings (7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 15 through December 15) and the first and second Sundays of each month (1p.m. to 4 p.m.). The Township of Ocean Historical Museum offers exhibits on the history of coastal Monmouth County and a full calendar of events. The Museum is also 100% volunteer supported, with no paid staff. The Museum maintains a library and archive, which houses manuscripts, books, and photographs of historical and genealogical interest. For more information, please call 732-531-2136 or visit our website at
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or our other web locations listed below.
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| Funding for the Township of Ocean Historical Museum provided by the New Jersey Cultural Trust. |
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| Funding has been made possible in part by an operating support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a Division of the Department of State, through grant funds administered by the Monmouth County Historical Commission |
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| Painting and repair of the Stucile Farms Water Tower have been accomplished with financial assistance from The 1772 Foundation in cooperation with and administrated by the New Jersey Historic Trust. |
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