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
New Jersey’s Historic Schools
It’s back-to-school time, so let’s have a class in some of New Jersey’s historic schools. While New Jersey has a lot of them, many of the original, one-room schoolhouses have been lost to time and demolition. Still, there are some exquisite reminders... Read More
Schmetterlinginland: A Resident’s Historic Home
One of the area’s most well-known and truly fascinating folks is David Meenan. This former Broadway singer and dancer and current teacher of the next generation of stars is a world-traveled bon vivant in every sense of the word, and so it surprises... Read More
Eden Woolley House and Township of Ocean Museum
The Township of Ocean recently celebrated the 170th anniversary of its founding. To mark this event on Feb. 21, Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon gave the mayor and council a digital reproduction of the first recorded hand-drawn map of the... Read More
Taylor Butler House/Marlpit Hall
The Victorian “Taylor Family complex” mansion complex, located at 127 Kings Highway in Middletown, includes one house from the 18th century and another from the mid-19th century. The older of the two structures is Marlpit Hall, which is a blend of... Read More
Exploring Irish Heritage in New Jersey
This month, Historic Havens celebrates the Irish hearts that beat so strong in our area. The contributions made by brave Irish immigrants, and the heritage that their efforts continue to make in our daily lives, are immeasurable. Much Irish history in... Read More