Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 1 8 36 est grave marker is dated 1719. Inside are a num- ber of objects of historical interest. These include a 1716 "Vinegar" bible (famed for the misprints it contains), a Bishop's chair carved by the parish clerk from a churchyard oak tree, the communion service given to the church by Queen Anne in 1708, and the Parish's royal charter granted in 1738. The church is on the National and State Registers of Historic Places and is part of the Four Corners Historic District. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF MIDDLETOWN 90 Kings Highway, Middletown (732) 671-2524 www.christchurchmiddletown.org This church has served a Church of England con- gregation since the 1680s. In 1795, the Church was deeded land of the Middletown Village block- house and county court by a former justice of the court. In 1744, a church building was erected on the blockhouse foundation. The present Christ Church building was built in 1836, still using the blockhouse foundation dating to 1670. THE CHURCH OF THE PRESIDENTS 1260 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch www.churchofthepresidents.org In the late 1800s, Long Branch prospered and grew from the nation's first seashore resort to the "summer capital of the nation." Seven U.S. Presidents (Grant, Hayes, Wilson, Garfield, Arthur, Harrison, and McKinley) all chose to summer here and worship. In 1881, the St. James Episcopal Chapel was built and consecrated. Constructed in the traditional shape of a cross, its architecture resembles a cottage of the pseudo-Tudor design which was popular in the 1880s. Now the home of the Long Branch Historical Museum, it con- tains artifacts and memorabilia relating to Long Branch's national historical role, the original altar, transepts, and part of the nave are preserved. While there, visit Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park on the corner of Ocean and Joline Avenues (732-842-4000). This 38-acre park was named to honor the seven presidents who vacationed in the immediate area. THE COTTAGE MUSEUM 105 Simpson Avenue, Island Heights (732) 929-1486 www.islandhts.org or www.island heightsboro.com/events.htm The Island Heights Cultural and Heritage Association showcases a circa 1880 Carpenter Gothic cottage, which is furnished in the simple "summer at the shore" style, making it a living museum. Open April - December on Saturdays 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. COVENHOVEN HOUSE 150 West Main Street, Freehold (732) 462-1466 www.monmouthhistory.org Built 1752-1753, Covenhoven House served as headquarters for British General Sir Henry Clinton before the Battle of Monmouth in 1778. Open May - September, Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. GIFFORDTOWN SCHOOLHOUSE MUSEUM 35 Leitz Boulevard and Wisteria Lane Little Egg Harbor, (609) 294-1547 www.tuckertonhistoricalsociety.org The Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum dates back to 1884. The original one-room building was later enlarged to two rooms. All students from West Tuckerton and the Little Egg Harbor Township area attended through eighth grade, with four grades in each room. Pot-bellied stoves, fueled by wood and coal, provided heat, and a hand pump in the entryway (the Cloakroom) provided water. The School was in operation until 1951. Formally dedicated on August 7, 1982, the Museum con- tains a large collection of artifacts relating to the Tuckerton (Clamtown) area, including documents from Ebenezer Tucker, Quaker memorabilia, antique furniture, and exhibits of the Tuckerton Railroad and the Tuckerton Wireless Tower. Open Wednesdays, year-round: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (by appointment); Saturdays, June - Labor Day: 2:00 PM - 4:00; Thursdays, February - October: the first Thursday of each month, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. HAVENS HOMESTEAD MUSEUM 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick (732) 785-2500 www.bricktwphistoricalsociety.com Restored 1827 homestead of farmer and fish peddler Josiah Curtis Havens. See original 14' x 15' single room home plus 1846 addition created as tavern and inn for stagecoach passengers. The homestead contains many historic items from our area. Open April through October, Sat. 10:00 AM - noon; Sun.: noon - 2:00 PM. Closed holidays. HOLMES-HENDRICKSON HOUSE 62 Longstreet Road, Holmdel (732) 462-1466 www.monmouthhistory.org This historic home was built circa 1754 in the Dutch vernacular tradition for a well-to-do farm- ing family. Open May - September, Fri., Sat., Sun. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. THE HISTORIC VILLAGE AT ALLAIRE ALLAIRE STATE PARK 4263 Atlantic Avenue (Route 524) Farmingdale, Village: (732) 919-3500 Park: (732) 938-2371 www.allairevillage.org www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/ parks/allaire.html Please refer to page 17. The Historic Village at Allaire is a non-profit, edu- cational institution and outdoor history museum. Through collections, exhibits, and daily programs, the village presents events in the everyday lives of the inhabitants of Howell Works, an industrial community established between 1822 and 1850 when bog ore was smelted. The purpose is to create an understanding of the lives and times of the men, women, and children who lived and worked at the Howell Works. Grounds open year round. Buildings open Memorial Day - Labor Day, Wed. - Sun. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; weekends in May, Sept., Oct., Nov. 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. See also "Allaire State Park" under "Parks & Recreation Areas." HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OCEAN GROVE 50 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove (732) 774-1869 www.oceangrovehistory.org Founded by Methodists as a camp meeting ground back in 1869, Ocean Grove, which is a National Historic District featuring Victorian charm, is still flourishing today for its original purpose. The Historical Society offers guided tours inside the quaint tent colony, visits to Centennial Cottage (open July and August, Mon. - Sat. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM weather permitting) and the Great Auditorium, built to standards set forth in the Book of Genesis. HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF OCEAN GROVE MUSEUM, LIBRARY/ARCHIVES, GIFT SHOP, AND GALLERY 50 Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove (732) 774-1869 www.oceangrovehistory.org Located at Auditorium Square, this museum exhib- its Ocean Grove and Jersey Shore memorabilia, historical documents, and artifacts of years gone by and features a library/archives area, gallery, and gift shop. Come see and read about Ocean Grove's history! Open mid-June - mid-September, Mon. - Thurs. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Fri. and Sat. till 5:00 PM; October - mid-December, Saturdays only 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. INFOAGE SCIENCE / HISTORY LEARNING CENTER AND MUSEUM 2201 Marconi Road, Wall (732) 280-3000 www.infoage.org and www.CampEvans.org InfoAge's home is a World War II historical site located in Wall Township at the site of the for- mer Camp Evans. Part of the InfoAge's mission is the stewardship of Camp Evans, preserving the heritage of the site including the historic HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS continued from page 35 The Historic Village at Allaire in Farmingdale. S. Bonk

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