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 …
It’s The Journal’s Holiday Guide, and we’ve got some great gift ideas for the history hounds on your list. We’ll start at the Historic Village at Allaire which is celebrating its 200th year. The General Store is always full of unique gifts like crafts made on-site by their own guilds, but for this year, they …
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Historic Havens once again takes another walk among the tombstones. Over the years, people have enjoyed this story so much that it has inspired them to visit a few of these graves, so please do and share interesting stories you discover. Cemeteries are nothing to fear. They are intriguing places, full of history, incredible artwork …
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This month, The Journal turns its attention to all the student-athletes in our Fall Sports Preview. Going to the games is a can’t-miss experience, but coming in a close second – especially for watching professional sports – is the sports bar. Long before we had hot wings and online betting, New Jersey had taverns. These …
It’s back-to-school time, and to inspire you to do all your homework, Historic Havens is going to focus on some of the most brilliant minds of the Garden State. New Jersey has led the way in technology, medicine, the arts and many other arenas. No discussion of the brilliant minds of New Jersey would be …
In this month when we celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on the brave patriots who fought to establish this union. On June 28, 1778, General George Washington led the Continental Army to fight the Battle of Monmouth. However, long before this became hallowed ground, Old Tennent Presbyterian Church was a thriving center of worship for …
This year is the 200th anniversary of the Historic Village at Allaire. The complex is a carefully restored and respectfully operated treasure, and this year, the company town, created by James P. Allaire in 1822, will be marking this special birthday with events all year. Originally known as Howell Works, it operated as an iron …
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As we commemorate Memorial Day, Historic Havens encourages your visit to a stirring and striking site that honors the valor of veterans of the Vietnam War and explores the complex history of the Vietnam War Era, New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Holmdel. This is actually two memorial sites in one. The Vietnam Era Museum …
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This month, The Journal focuses on home improvement projects. As anyone who has ever undertaken an improvement project knows, it’s not without its challenges. That is even more so when you are renovating and repairing historic properties. Last year, Historic Havens took a look at the restoration of The Parker House. This year, we travel …
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The Festival of Purim is Wednesday, March 16. Starting Friday, April 15, the eight days of Passover will be observed, and we wish all readers who are celebrating a safe and joyful season. This is a perfect time to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of the Jewish people in Monmouth County, New Jersey …
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