Historic Havens: Wedding Spots of Monmouth County
There have always been some couples who prefer intimate ceremonies in noteworthy spaces, and given the current restrictions on gathering sizes, that number has grown. Couples eager to take the plunge are opting for all kinds of small celebrations in some... Read More
The Historic Haven of The Lincroft Presbyterian Church
History teaches many lessons. This year especially, history reminds us that throughout struggles, wars, epidemics and politics, we endure and persevere. We have come through a lot and we will continue on, modifying when necessary, but never forfeiting... Read More
Historic Havens of Monmouth County: Laird’s Applejack Brandy
New Jersey has never been short of one-of-a-kind originals, and one of the most historic and well-crafted ones come to us in bottles from a corner in the Scobeyville section of Colts Neck Township. There you will find the home of Laird’s Applejack Brandy. The... Read More
A Walk Among the Tombstones, Part 3
Historic Havens is honored once again to welcome our tour guide Beth Woolley as we take our annual Walk Among the Tombstones. Woolley and her husband, Peter, are the owners of Peaceable Kingdom monuments, and in her 40-year career, Beth toured cemeteries... Read More
Exploring the Historic Haven That is Monmouth Park
The noble stallion and the many beautiful, inspiring horse farms are a grand part of life in Monmouth County. Some are recreational horses, others are business partners, and one of the national showplaces of thoroughbred horseracing is Monmouth Park in... Read More
Another Historic Haven of Monmouth County: The Historic Harry Borden Home
This month, Historic Havens was invited into the private home of Gail and Mike Forrest, of Shrewsbury, who have lived in this circa-1904 home at 909 Broad St. since 1998. Mike said that he and Gail looked at as many as 60 houses but always kept returning... Read More
Lighthouses of the Jersey Shore
Sailors navigate uncertain waters by looking to lighthouses to bring them safely back to solid ground. The symbolism is too hard to resist as we begin our journey back to the comforts of the lives we know so well. So this month, Historic Havens will visit... Read More
Keeping Monmouth County History Alive with These Three Women
This month we are celebrating women who make a difference, as we look at three women who are keeping history alive. There are so many more including Roberta Van Anda, Muriel Smith, Gilda Rogers and Laura Atwell, to name a few. We also applaud all volunteers,... Read More
A Historic Haven of Shrewsbury, Presbyterian Church
Located alongside the iconic Christ Church on Sycamore Avenue lies an equally historic and charming church. The Presbyterian Church at Shrewsbury (PCAS) is the little, white church with the red doors. The two buildings are so close that many believe they... Read More
Pledging Love at a Special ‘Something Old’ in Historic Monmouth County
The old adage goes, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” Couples in search of something old may want to consider choosing one of the many beautiful and expertly appointed and maintained Monmouth County historic sites... Read More
