Wednesday-Sunday, October 2-6, 2024
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during severe weather conditions. Register on site at the Portland Place Visitor Center, Hartshorne Woods Park, Locust, day of tour. FREE!
Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6, 2024
10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of Hartshorne Woods Park, Highlands, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE!
Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6, 2024
12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
609-259-6275
See the 19th century gristmill in action at Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!
Sunday, October 6, 2024
12-2 p.m.
Help pick this year's crop at Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and learn about the important role corn played in feeding livestock through the winter months. Please note: This offering is both weather and field conditions permitting. FREE!
Sunday, October 6, 2024
1-3 p.m.
Visit Historic Walnford, Upper Freehold, and play a variety of historically-themed games to delight and challenge the whole family. Open to all ages; under 14 with adult. FREE!
Sunday, October 6, 2024
1-4 p.m.
Visit this house at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth, which dates back to the early 1700s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and see displays on the ecology of the bay and local history. FREE!