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38 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 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 cre- ate an understanding of the lives and times of the men, women, and children who lived and worked there. Grounds are open year-round. Buildings are 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." Shore. An exhibit of turn-of-the-century photo- graphs of the area plus artifacts and heirlooms donated by local residents are on permanent display during the season. The front salon is a gallery for changing displays of local art and spe- cial area exhibits. The Victorian garden, the sea grass garden, and the lilac memorial garden are outstanding. Completing the complex is the Dale Cottage, which celebrates the maritime heritage of the area. Open May - Oct., Fri. - Mon. 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Groups by appointment. 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 "sum- mer capital of the nation." Seven U.S. Presidents (Grant, Hayes, Wilson, Garfield, Arthur, Harrison, and McKinley) all chose to summer here and wor- ship. In 1881, the St. James Episcopal Chapel was built and consecrated. Constructed in the tradi- tional 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 contains 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) 929-2646 www.islandhts.org www.islandheightsboro.com 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 - Dec., Wed. and every third Sat. 1:00 PM - 4:00 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 a tavern and inn for stagecoach passengers. The homestead contains many historic items from our area. Open April - Oct., Sat. 10:00 AM - noon; Sun.: noon - 2:00 PM. Closed holidays. HISTORIC SITES & MUSEUMS Continued from page 37 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 Aug. Tue. - Sat. 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM weather permitting) and the Great Auditorium, built to standards set forth in the Book of Genesis. The Historic Village at Allaire in Farmingdale. Danielle Garske