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
Historic Places of The Garden State to Visit This New Year
As we make our resolutions and focus on health and fitness, January is the time to make the commitment to learn and see more of the history of the great Garden State. New Jersey’s role in this nation’s history is undeniable and, thanks to many dedicated... Read More
Christ Church Celebrates Milestone Anniversary
The intersection of Route 35 and Sycamore Avenue is one of the most historic in the county and equally one of the most spiritual. Not only will you see the Allen House Tavern and Meeting House, the corner is also occupied by one of the few Quaker churches... Read More
Living History Farms
New Jersey is the Garden State, and with gardens come farms and, of course, animals. So as The Journal celebrates pets and animals this month, Historic Havens will take you to some historic places where animals are the center of attention. These special... Read More
