Historic Havens once again takes another Walk Among the Tombstones. Over the years, people have enjoyed this story so much it has inspired them to visit a few of these graves, so please remember cemeteries are nothing to fear. They are intriguing places, full of history, incredible artwork and tranquility, so don’t be afraid to …
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This month, we travel to the far eastern corner of the Locust section of Middletown to visit Historic Portland Place, located at 200 Hartshorne Rd. This sprawling 15-acre property, now operated by the Monmouth County Park System, was the farmstead and then country home of one of the founding families of Middletown, the Hartshornes. The …
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This summer, Historic Havens invites you to come spend a day at the beach as we travel to the north end of the Belmar boardwalk to learn about the Belmar Fishing Club. This two-story, white Spanish mission-style building’s history dates back to 1909 when the original 49 charter members formed this thriving club. They held …
On June 24, Little Silver was alive as young and old enjoyed a daylong celebration that marked the 100th anniversary of the date that Little Silver became officially established as its own town, though its history dates back to 1665 when it was part of the sprawling Shrewsbury Township that stretched from Rumson to Ocean …
Tasty traditions abound in our area. Monmouth County has been home to some iconic eateries, many of which are thriving gems serving up memories of a bygone era. Nothing is more Jersey than a diner, and so we begin this tour with two great ones in Red Bank. Our first is Toast, a grand old …
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Most people have driven by it, heard lots of stories about it, but only a small group actually know about the inner world of Naval Weapons Station Earle. The sprawling tract of land winds its way through 11,000 acres of bucolic Colts Neck horse farms up to the waterfront in the Leonardo section of Middletown, …
In this month when Passover and Easter, the two most significant religious holidays of the Judio-Christian faiths, are celebrated, Historic Havens visits Trinity Episcopal Church in Asbury Park. This massive, granite stone church with its enormous stained glass windows and cheery, cherry red front doors is a vibrant faith community that speaks of the church …
In addition to many happy memories, the Jersey Shore has seen its share of tragedies. Most of the sorriest tales are those about shipwrecks, and the sad truth is our coastline is the final resting place for hundreds of ships and thousands of souls. Certainly among the most notable is the SS Morro Castle. The …
We begin our new year of Historic Havens by paying a visit to the remarkable St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Freehold Borough, one of only five 18th century Episcopal churches remaining in New Jersey. This is the oldest building in town, yet this vibrant congregation is at the heart of today’s Freehold. The first service …
It’s time to reflect on where you’ve been this year and where you plan to go next year. As you make up your list of New Year’s resolutions, put exploring history on your to do list and learn and experience more about the glorious Garden State. Monmouth County has some of the oldest historic destinations …
