History books are nicebut new jersey brings the past to life. Allaire by hance morton sitkus overdrive rakuten overdrive. The property was initially an indian ceremonial ground prior to 1650, by 1750 a sawmill had been established on the property. Historic village at allaire usa attractions lonely planet. Only two of the original brick homes remain, and the new. Allaire established the howell works, one of many bogiron furnaces that once dotted the new jersey pine barrens. See life in an early new jersey company town at the dawn of the industrial revolution. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. A tour through longforgotten buildings of new jersey. Allaire village was a bog iron industry town in new jersey during the early century. Obviously, this is inspired by the barn scene from season two of twd. Allaire village check out tripadvisor members 287 candid photos and videos of allaire state park. Allaires haunted big house so began another day in the historic village at allaire, and no, i didnt hop into a delorean and travel back in time to see these sights.
In this era of bing, bang, boom with video games blowing kids minds and creating a whole generation that cant tell you the name of the previous vice president let alone the current, its nice to see something historic still surviving in new jersey. In the interest of the health of our patrons, volunteers and staff and in accordance with local, state and federal recommendations we are postponing our calendar of events for the historic village at allaire until april 30, 2020. Now i take my own kids there, just like my parents took me. Allaire village picture of allaire state park, farmingdale. The village is an educational and historic site dedicated to educating the public about its history as a 19 th century iron producing community. The historic village at allaire is a nonprofit, living history museum set in the year 1836. You can visit the 1836 industrial town of allaire village in farmingdale.
The historic village at allaire premier living history museum in. Just a 15minutedrive from the 21st century and asbury park, this quirky museum is what remains of what was once a thriving 19thcentury village called howell works, which produced bog iron for james allaires new york city steam engine works. When i started volunteering, at age 15, i was quiet and afraid of trying new things. The same wedding, funeral, and holiday events take place each year. Historic allaire village hosts 1830s thanksgiving celebration. The historic village at allaire is a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, licensed by the state of new jersey to operate and manage the historic property located within allaire state park. In this era of bing, bang, boom with video games blowing kids minds and creating a whole generation that cant tell you the name of the previous vice president let alone the current, its nice to see something historic still surviving in.
Mar 28, 2010 historic allaire village, allaire state park, wall township, nj northernsupernatural. Explore the past and the great outdoors at allaire state park. Historic allaire village, allaire state park, wall township. Dogfriendly attractions allaire village in farmingdale. Our blog gives a behindthescenes look at the production and running of a living history museum. Its a living history park where visitors can experience how life was lived back in. Im really glad that allaire state park is still with us. The historic village at allaire is a ceremony venue in farmingdale, nj. Allaire village is the restored howell iron works company. Allaire village, new jersey by hance morton sitkus, paperback.
Visitors to the historic village at allaire, which is listed on both the state and national register of historic places, will step back in time and. Discover the historic village at allaire and all it has to offer. Deserted village of allaire allaire, nj american guide. The historic village at allaire, a living history museum dedicated to the life and times of james allaire and the preservation of his memory. People dressed in period garb offer demonstrations of 19th century living, offering a glimpse back. It is also a nonprofit organization that hosts fundraisers and events in order to continue telling the amazing history of. The spirit of the jerseys state history fair, cosponsored with the allaire village inc. Property description an early 19th century living history museum featuring costumed interpreters demonstrating early village life, a chapel and gazebo available for rental for weddings and guided historic student tours. Allaire villages rich history alone should be enough to entice you to visit, but if its not enough, the park also boasts a small steampowered train ride and nature trails.
In addition, he won the rookie volunteer of the year award for 2010. A bit earlier in history then the historic village at allaire, but a great virtual field trip into early american history. Just a 15minutedrive from the 21st century and asbury park, this quirky museum is what remains of what was once a thriving 19thcentury village called howell works, which produced bog iron for james allaire s new york city steam engine works. Today this is camp burton, a gift to the boy scouts of america by arthur brisbane, whose grave is on his former estate nearby. Growing up in monmouth county, i visited allaire state park frequently with my family as a child. Historic allaire village, allaire state park, wall township, nj northernsupernatural. Our volunteers dress up in costume and demonstrate historic trades and activities. The deserted village at allaire site of historic howell. Historic allaire village hosts 1830s thanksgiving wall, nj the event at allaire state park in wall is set for sunday, nov. Nov 15, 2019 im really glad that allaire state park is still with us. Allaire village does not receive state funding, and relies on donations, membership, and fundraising events to help fulfill our mission of preserving the history of this site, and educating the public about life in the village in 1836. Aug 10, 2012 greg is a former intern for allaire and is the militia guild master.
The sitkus family has a long history at allaire village. Marissa is also a dedicated volunteer and a is contributor to the allaire village art show. Greg is a former intern for allaire and is the militia guild master. Allaire general store, 4263 atlantic ave, farmingdale, nj. This is a great day trip for those interested in civil war period and 19th century history. We have over 150 dedicated volunteers who range in age from 6 to 102 years old. Plan your road trip to the historic village at allaire in nj with roadtrippers.
Historic allaire villages blacksmith shop features four working forges from the. Batsto village in hammonton features 33 historic structures, including batsto mansion. After a few weekends at allaire, i wasnt either of those things anymore. Visitors to the historic village at allaire, which is listed on both the state and national register of historic places, will step back in time and experience life in a 19th century bog iron producing community. The deserted village at allaire site of historic howell works alden t. In the early 1800s, these woods, in what is now allaire state park, were. Photo 5 of 15 for the historic village at allaire wall township, nj. Those day trips were filled with playground time, train rides, and oldfashioned candy purchased at the villages general store. Farmingdale tourism farmingdale hotels farmingdale vacation rentals farmingdale vacation packages flights to. Today, the howell works is a registered historic site known as allaire village. Nov 17, 2017 historic allaire village hosts 1830s thanksgiving wall, nj the event at allaire state park in wall is set for sunday, nov.
A link has been sent to your friends email address. These are some of the scariest places at the jersey shore. Allaire village is a living history museum located within new jerseys allaire state park in wall township, monmouth county, new jersey. Sep 06, 20 the sitkus family has a long history at allaire village. Allaire established the howell works, one of many bogiron furnaces that once dotted. Picture of an old barn in allaire village, new jersey. Nov 27, 1983 in a few weeks, bids will be solicited for the construction of a reproduction of the 11 row houses that once bordered the woods here. If you want to give it a try, youd better hurry, however, as most places are running out of the books and they are not being reprinted by the state.
Allaire village is a living history museum located within new jerseys allaire state park in wall township. Visit shops and historic gardens, all run by folks in. One of the premier living history museums in new jersey. We are located in central new jersey, and through the dedication of volunteers and staff strive to keep history alive.
Allaire purchased the property in 1822 and named it the howell works. The historic village at allaire 4263 atlantic ave wall. His credits also include building both the first compound steam engine for marine use and the first new york city. If you are interested in these early towns such as batsto and smithville, youll enjoy allaire. Allaire state park farmingdale 2020 all you need to know. From special event programming to interpretive demonstrations, visitors to the historic village will gain a better understanding of life in an early 19th century industrial iron producing community. So began another day in the historic village at allaire, and no, i didnt. In a few weeks, bids will be solicited for the construction of a reproduction of the 11 row houses that once bordered the woods here. Now a living history museum, the village features demonstrations and handson programs presented by interpreters in period clothing. Allaire established the howell works, one of many bogiron. Sep 25, 2002 allaire traces the history and culture of the village from its days as a famous nineteenthcentury industrial community to one of todays most popular living history museums in new jersey. Right on this road is the deserted village of allaire, m. The historic village at allaire is hosting their annual summer flea market july 8 th 8am 3pm with a rain date of july 9 th.
Allaire traces the history and culture of the village from its days as a famous nineteenthcentury industrial community to one of todays most popular living history museums in new jersey. Allaire state parks earliest recorded history of industrial activity was in the early 1750s. Jen, our guest blogger recommended numerous books including. Allaire general store, 4263 atlantic ave, farmingdale, nj 2020. James peter allaire july 12, 1785 may 20, 1858 was a noted master mechanic and steam engine builder, and founder of the allaire iron works est. Donate to support the sharing of allaire s unique history through fun and interactive events for local school kids and the public. Allaire village is a living history museum located within new jerseys allaire state park in wall. Allaire village, new jersey by hance morton sitkus. Search 4 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. Allaire village does not receive state funding, and relies on donations, membership, and fundraising events to help fulfill our mission of preserving. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Hunt for bargains among vintage treasures, bricabrac, books, art work. Allaire s programs are designed to give visitors a look at what life was like inside an industrial village in 1836. Within the village are preserved historic structures that once served as part of a selfcontained community built by james allaire back in the 1800s.
Dogfriendly attractions allaire village in farmingdale new. The historic village at allaire is a history museum in farmingdale. We preserve and interpret life during the early 1800s and the american industrial revolution. Historic allaire village, allaire state park, wall.
Take your class on a virtual field trip of the museum with host lauren tarshis, author of the i survived series of childrens historical fiction novels. At that time it was a thriving industrial community which produced pig and cast iron. The historic village at allaire was once an ironproducing, factorytown known as the howell iron. Today the historic village at allaire is an interactive museum where visitors can experience history directly through handson activities. Historic village at allaire summer flea market flea. The family has been a part of allaire village since mr. Meet the allaire village staff premier living history. Eventbrite the historic village at allaire presents flea marketmay saturday. Then called the howell works company, that property is known today as allaire village, a living history museum dedicated to the life and times of james allaire and the preservation of his memory. Deserted village of allaire allaire, nj american guide series on. Allaire village dogfriendly attractions 4265 atlantic avenue farmingdale, new jersey 7727 7329193500 get map or directions this living history museum offers more than just a step back in time with beautifully manicured lawns, lots of shaded areas and trails, various special events such as the spring planting festival, flea and craft markets, master craftsmen demonstrations. The historic village area used to make steel products in the late. Allaire village wikipedia, the free encyclopedia allaire village is a living history museum located within new jerseys allaire state park in monmouth county, new jersey. The historic village was known as the howell works in the early 19th century.
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