Live History
Historic Village of Allaire
Explore life in an early 19th century Industrial Iron Producing Community:
~ Historic Village ~ Retail Stores ~ Allaire Mansion ~ Interpretive Demonstrations ~ Listed on the National and State Registries of Historical Places...where history is forged. Visit trade shops where master craftsmen practice their art. Stroll tree-lined streets to the Manager’s House where Mrs. Smith demonstrates domestic skills of the time. Don’t miss the General Store and Howell Works Bakery for some fresh baked ‘flat cakes’.
Call for seasonal hours and special events. Farmingdale, NJ. 732-919-3500.
Spring Lake Historical Society Museum
The Society’s collection of historic photographs and memorabilia transport you through Spring Lake’s fascinating history – from Indian times through the grand Victorian Era to the well-known movies that were filmed here and present day events. The museum building itself was built in 1897 as the town’s first public school. It’s an unusually elaborate space that has an intimate, jewel-like quality. Its highly ornamented interior, rich with architectural details, now plays host to the collections which form the heart of the Society’s historical treasures (732)449-0772
Admission Free. Hours: Thursday, 10:00-Noon and Sunday 1:30-3:30pm.
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