Township of Ocean Historical Museum
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Copyright 2012 (C) Township of Ocean Historical Museum
Township of Ocean Historical Museum
703 Deal Road
P.O. Box 516
Oakhurst, NJ 07755-0516
(732) 531-2136
E-mail Us at OceanMuseum@verizon.net
FREEHOLD, NJ ––““Weekend in Old Monmouth”” returns again with 40 historic sites throughout Monmouth County opening their doors to visitors interested in local history. Hours for most sites are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 5 and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 6.
It's time to take a visit to over 40 historic Monmouth County sites, that illustrate a piece of local history These independent and local historic sites are generally operated independently of one another, but this special tour project synchronizes the hours of operation so history buffs can walk or drive to many of the county’s richest historic places and enjoy them in the spring. Visitors may see the places in any order or no order at all. You can start planning your route by previewing the tour sites on the county’s Web site at www.visitmonmouth.com. There is a detailed tour book and tour map available on the Web site. On the tour dates there are maps and booklets available at each tour stop If you have questions, please e-mail Executive Director, Randall Gabrielan, rgabriel@co.monmouth.nj.us or monmouthhistory@comcast.net
Tour Sites
All Saints Memorial Church
202 Navesink Avenue, Navesink
Phone: 732-291-0214
Website: www.allsaintsnavesink.org
Contact: Rev. Lyndon Shakespesre, Rector or
Reta Fleming, Administration Assistant
E-mail: office@allsaintsnavesink.org
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The Historic Village at Allaire/Allaire State Park
4265 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale
Phone: 732-919-3500
Website: www.allairevillage.org
Organization: Allaire Village, Inc.
Note: Although both are located in Allaire State Park,
the historic village operates separately from the
Pine Creek Railroad.
Free admission to the Historic Village only.
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Allen House
400 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury
Phone: 732-462-1466 (MCHA)
Website: www.monmouthhistory.org
Organization: Monmouth County Historical Association
E-mail: mcha@monmouthhistory.org
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Ardena School Museum
Old Tavern Road, Howell
Phone: 732-938-2212 (leave message)
Organization: Howell Historical Society
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Burrowes Mansion Museum
94 Main Street, Matawan
Phone 732-566-5605
Website: www.matawanborough.com
Contact: Robert Montfort, President of Society,
E-mail: rwmontfort@aol.com
Phone: 732-583-3846
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Centennial Cottage
McClintock & Central Aves. Ocean Grove
Phone: 732-774-1869
Website: www.oceangrovehistory.org
Organization: Historical Society of Ocean Grove
Contact: Susan Roach
E-mail: info@oceangrovehistory.org
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Christ Church
380 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury
Phone: 732-741-2220
Website: www.christchurchshrewsbury.org
Contact: Robert Kelly
E-mail: historian@christchurchshrewsbury.org
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Covenhoven House
150 West Main Street, Freehold
Phone: 732-462-1466 (MCHA)
Website: www.monmouthhistory.org
E-mail: mcha@monmouthhistory.org
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Dr. Robert W. Cooke’s Medical Office
67 McCampbell Road, Holmdel
Phone: 732-946-2743
Website: www.holmdelhistory.org/DrCookes.html
Organization: Holmdel Historical Society
Contact: George Joynson, President,
Holmdel Historical Society
E-mail: gj@gjoynson.com
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Eatontown Museum
75 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ 07724
Phone: 732-542-4026, (please leave a message)
Contact: Kathy English, 732-389-2959
E-Mail: bguysmom@aol.com
Phone: 732-542-4026 (please leave a message)
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Eden Woolley House
703 Deal Road, Oakhurst
Phone: 732-531-2136
Website: www.oceanmuseum.org
Contact: Virginia Richmond
E-mail: ginigeni@optonline.net
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First Presbyterian Church
Four E. River Road, Rumson
Phone: 732-842-0429
Website: www.rumsonpresbyterian.org
Contact: Rev. John Monroe, Pastor,
john@rumsonpresbyterian.org
Betty Anne Berube, Ad. Asst.
E-mail: bettyann@rumsonpresbyterian.org
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Friends Meeting House
Shrewsbury Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
375 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury
Website: www.shrewsburyquakers.org
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Great Auditorium
21 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove
Phone: 732-775-0035
Website: www.oceangrove.org
Organization: The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association
PO Box 248, Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
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Historic Longstreet Farm
44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel
Phone: 732-946-3758
Website: www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Contact: Sandy Byard
E-mail: sbyard@monmouthcountyparks.com
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Historic Walnford
62 Walnford Road, Upper Freehold Twp
Phone: 609-259-6275
Website: www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Contact: Sarah Bent
E-mail: sbent@monmouthcountyparks.com
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Holmes-Hendrickson House
62 Longstreet Road, Holmdel
Phone: 732-462-1466 (MCHA)
Website: www.monmouthhistory.org
Organization: Monmouth County Historical Association
E-mail: mcha@monmouthhistory.org
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InfoAge Science Center (Camp Evans)
2201 Marconi Road, Wall
Phone: 732-280-3000
Website: www.infoage.org
Contact: Fred Carl, Director
E-mail: fred-carl@infoage.org
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Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County
310 Mounts Corner Drive, Freehold
Phone: 732 252-6990
This site is open only Sunday, May 1
Website: www.jhmomc.org
Organization: Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County
Contact: Michael Steinhorn, Executive Director
E-mail: michaelsteinhorn@jhmomc.org
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Keyport Steamboat Dock Museum
2 Broad Street , Keyport
Phone: 732 739-6390
Website: www.keyportonline.com
Organization: Keyport Historical Society
Contact: Tom Gallo, Pres. 732 264-1581
E-mail: tomgallo1@msn.com
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MacKenzie House
427 Lakewood-Farmingdale Road, Howell
Phone: 732-938-2212 (leave message)
Organization: Howell Historical Society
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Marlpit Hall
137 Kings Highway, Middletown
Phone: 732-462-1466 (MCHA)
Website: www.monmouthhistory.org
Organization: Monmouth County Historical Association
E-mail: mcha@monmouthhistory.org
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Monmouth Battlefield State Park
16 State Business Route 33, Manalapan
347 Freehold-Englishtown Road, Manalapan
Phone: 732-462-9616
Website: www.monmouthbattlefield.nj.gov
Contact: Michele Buckley
E-mail: Michele.buckley@dep.state.nj.us
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Monmouth County Historical Association
Museum & Library
70 Court Street, Freehold
Phone: 732-462-1466 (MCHA)
Website: www.monmouthhistory.org
E-mail: mcha@monmouthhistory.org
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Murray Farmhouse
345 Oak Hill Road, Middletown
Phone: 732-842-5966
Website: www.poricypark.org
Contact: Joyce Ferejohn, Director
E-mail: poricypark@poricypark.org
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National Guard Militia Museum
Sea Girt Avenue & Camp Drive
Phone: 732-974-5966
The NGMMNJ is located in the
National Guard Training Center (NGTC)
Adults need to show driver license or other
identification to the NGTC gate guard.
Website: www.nj.gov/military/museum/index.html
Contact: Curator, 1LT Vincent Solomeno, or
Assistant Curators, Joe Bilby and Carol Fowler
E-mail: jgbilby44@aol.com
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Oakley Farm House
189B Oakley Drive, Freehold
Phone: 732-577-9766
Website: www.ftheritage.org
Organization: Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission
Contact: Cheryl Cook, Manager
E-mail: ftheritage1686@yahoo.com
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Ocean Grove Historical Museum
50 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove
Phone: 732-774-1869
Website: www.oceangrovehistory.org
Contact: Susan Roach
E-mail: info@oceangrovehistory.org
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Old First Church
69 Kings Highway, Middletown
Phone: 732 671-1905
Website: www.oldfirstchurchnj.org
Contact: Rev. Joyce Antila Phipps, (cell, 908-337-1716)
E-mail: ofc@oldfirstchurch.org
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Old Tennent Church
450 Tennent Road, Tennent
Phone: 732-446-6299
Web site: www.oldtennentchurch.org
Contact: Pastor, Rev. Mrs. Barbara McDonald.
E-mail address: ot.church@verizon.net
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Old Wall Historical Society
1701 New Bedford Road, Wall
Contact: De Hearn, Museum Director,
732-681-3806 or 732-449-7888
Fran Bruno, President, 732-528-9443
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St. Catharine Church
214 Essex Avenue, Spring Lake
Phone: 732-449-5765, ext. 169
Please respect any Church events that may be in
progress during a weekend visit.
Website: www.stcatharine-stmargaret.com
Contact: Mary Lou Oliva, Archivist, 732-449-5765, x 401
E-mail: moliva.stcatharine@msn.com
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Sandy Hook Lighthouse & Fort Hancock
84 Mercer Road, Middletown Twp
Website: www.nps.gov/gate
www.sandyhookfoundation.org
Address: Gateway National Recreation Area,
Highlands, NJ 07732
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Seabright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club
5 Temmis Court Lane, Rumson
Phone: 732-291-2371 (Ms. Strong)
Website: www.sltcc.org
Contact: Mary Lou Strong
E-mail: mlstrong1@aol.com
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Seabrook-Wilson House, Bayshore Waterfront Park
719 Port Monmouth Road, Port Monmouth
Phone: 732-787-3033
Website: www.monmouthcountyparks.com
Organization: Monmouth County Park System
Contact: Gail Hunton
E-mail: ghunton@monmouthcountyparks.com
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Shrewsbury Historical Museum, Shrewsbury Boro
419 Sycamore Avenue, Shrewsbury
Phone: 732-530-7974
Organization: Shewsbury Historical Society
Contact: Don Burden, President, 732-747-3635
E-Mail: donaldburden@verizon.net
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Strauss Mansion Museum
27 Prospect Circle, Atlantic Highlands
Phone: 732-291-1861 (leave message)
Website: www.atlantichighlandshistory.com/strauss_mansion.htm
Organization: Atlantic Highlands Historical Society
Contact: Paul Boyd, President
E-mail: ahhsinfo@yahoo.com
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Taylor-Butler House
127 Kings Highway, Middletown
Phone: 732-462-1466
Website: www.monmouthhistory.org
Organization: Monmouth County Historical Association
E-mail: mcha@monmouthhistory.org
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Twin Lights Lighthouse
198 Lighthouse Road, Highlands
Phone: 732-872-1814
Website: : www.twin-lights.org
Organization: NJDEP Division of Parks & Forestry and
Friends of Twin Lights
Contact: Margaret Carlsen, Historian
E-mail: tlhsris@verizon.net
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Village Inn # 40
Two Water Street, Englishtown, NJ 07726
Phone: 908-907-3523
Website: www.thevillageinn.org
Organization: Battleground Historical Society
Contact: Lydia Wikoff
E-mail: lydia.wikoff@verizon.net
Includes Open Hearth Cooking
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West Freehold School Museum
209 Wemrock Road, Freehold
Phone: 732-577-9766 (including fax)
Website: www.ftheritage.org
Organization: Freehold Township Historic Preservation Commission
Contact: Cheryl Cook, Manager
E-mail: ftheritage1686@yahoo.com
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Weekend In Old Monmouth
May 5, 2012, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
May 6, 2012, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Eden Woolley House, 703 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712
"The Return of Dracula" starring Norma Eberhardt. Viewings both May 5 and May 6, 2012 at 1:30 pm at the Museum.
The Return of Dracula: Count Dracula assumes a false identity and heads for California on a chilling murder spree that a once quiet town will never forget.The Vampire, A scientist ingests some strange pills made by a recently deceased colleague and turns into a scaly-looking bloodsucker.
Also This Weekend:
(Sunday Only - Terner Gallery, Ocean Township Library)
