Historical Sites

Staten Island and New Jersey are rich in historical sites that not only preserve the past but also host a variety of events and activities. In 2025 and 2026, these sites will offer numerous programs, with significant support from government initiatives. Below is an overview of upcoming events, the roles of governmental bodies, and relevant contact information.

Staten Island Historical Sites and Activities

Staten Island Museum
- Exhibition: “Breakdown: The Promise of Decay” explores themes of time, waste, and ecological processes.
  - Dates: January 25 – September 28, 2025
  - Public Opening Reception: January 25, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  - Location: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
  - Contact: (718) 727-1135
  - Website: Staten Island Museum
Historic Richmond Town
- Seasonal Programs: Offers immersive experiences showcasing Staten Island’s history through guided tours and living history demonstrations.
  - Season: June – September 2025
  - Location: 441 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306
  - Contact: (718) 351-1611
  - Website: Historic Richmond Town
Staten Island St. Patrick’s Day Parade
- Event: For the first time, LGBTQ groups are invited to participate, marking a historic moment for inclusivity.
  - Date: March 2, 2025
  - Location: Forest Avenue, Staten Island, NY
  - Contact: Staten Island Borough Hall: (718) 816-2000
  - News Source: NY Post

New Jersey Historical Sites and Activities

RevolutionNJ Initiatives
- Overview: In preparation for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, New Jersey is investing in its Revolutionary War sites to enhance public engagement and historical education.
  - Key Sites:
    - Washington Crossing State Park
    - Trenton’s Old Barracks
    - Princeton Battlefield State Park
    - Monmouth Battlefield State Park
  - Government Role: The state has allocated $25 million for restorations and programming.
  - Contact: New Jersey Historical Commission: (609) 292-6062
  - Website: RevolutionNJ
New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference
- Event: Annual conference focusing on historical preservation and education.
  - Dates: June 4–5, 2025
  - Location: Burlington County, NJ
  - Contact: Friends of New Jersey Heritage: (609) 984-0473
  - Website: NJ Preservation Conference
WWE SummerSlam 2025
- Event: The first-ever two-night SummerSlam event.
  - Dates: August 2–3, 2025
  - Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
  - Contact: MetLife Stadium: (201) 559-1515
  - News Source: Cageside Seats
2026 FIFA World Cup Final
- Event: MetLife Stadium is slated to host the final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  - Date: July 2026
  - Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
  - Contact: MetLife Stadium: (201) 559-1515
  - News Source: The Times

Government Roles and Contact Information

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
- Role: Leading enhancements of Revolutionary War historic sites for the 250th anniversary.
- Contact: (609) 292-2885
- Website: NJDEP
New Jersey Historical Commission
- Role: Overseeing historical programming and site restorations.
- Contact: (609) 292-6062
- Website: NJ Historical Commission
Staten Island Borough Hall
- Role: Coordinating local events and historical

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The Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area celebrates New Jersey’s rich history and significant contributions to our nation through partnerships with preservation groups, historical societies, governments, schools, libraries and museums. Sign up for the Crossroads Gazette e-newsletter and visit the comprehensive website for information about historic sites and events statewide.

Historic house museums
Historic homes in your community may be open monthly or for special events, and are typically supported by volunteer historical societies. Maintenance, improvements and repairs make great community service projects for scouts and other youth groups.

6 Court St. (across from Morris County Court House), Morristown, 973-631-5151. Open Mon.-Fri. 9-4 Excellent one-stop source of information about destinations and events in Morris County. Brochures, maps and calendars are available. Hosts themed guided walking tours of historic Morristown spring, summer and fall, school and homeschool programs. Or download the Historic Morristown Walking Tour app.

New Jersey is filled with homes and sites of historical interest. Listings below are noted for their ongoing programs specifically geared to children and families. For a complete list of historic and other sites to visit, consult the State of New Jersey’s official

Acorn Hall
68 Morris Ave., Morristown, 973-267-3465
Wed. & Thurs. 11-4, Sun. 1-4. Guided tours every half hour. Group tours by appointment. Adults $6, srs. $5, students $3, under 12 free.
Italianate Victorian mansion, built in 1853, is the headquarters of the Morris County Historical Society. From the back of the garden, a short trail leads down to the Whippany River and to the site of a Revolutionary War gunpowder mill. On and off-site speakers and educational programs; traveling trunks available for rental. Gardens open dawn to dusk; gift shop.

Allaire Village
Allaire State Park, Rt. 524 (exit 98 GSP), Wall Township
Village: 732-919-3500, Park: 732-938-2371
Historic buildings open Memorial Day-Labor Day: Wed.-Sun. 11-4; April-Nov.: Weekends 11-4; March and Dec.: Open only for special events. Open special weekends Jan.-Mar. Admission May-end of Nov. weekends: Adults $3, ages 6-12 $2, 5 and under free.
Living museums display artifacts from the Howell Iron Works village of 1822-1848. Costumed interpreters explain the history and demonstrate various crafts. The Pine Creek Railroad, a narrow gauge rail line operating both diesel and steam locomotives, makes a 1.5 mile loop in the park and runs 12-4:30pm weekends & holidays April-Dec.; 7 days July and Aug. Tickets are $4 ages 3 and over, free under 3. The Christmas Express operates weekends in late Nov.-Dec. with tickets on sale beginning Oct. 1 (732-938-5524).
State park features hiking and multi-use trails, camping, nature center (staffed Memorial Day thru Labor Day) with interpretive programs (732-938-6707), picnicking, snack bar, playground, canoeing and fishing on the Manasquan River.

Cooper Gristmill
Black River County Park, County Rt. 513 (old Rt. 24), Chester Twp.
908-879-5463
Open April-late Oct, closed winter. April-June: Sat. 10-5, last tour at 3:30. July & Aug.: Wed.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5, last tour at 3:30. Sept.-late Oct.: Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5, last tour at 3:30. Gristmill closed holidays. Adults $3, srs. $2, children 4-16 $1, under age 4 free.
Visitors can watch the water-powered millstones grind grain into flour at a turn-of-the-century gristmill on the Black River. Different demonstrations of life in the 1800s on most Sat. and/or Sun. School programs; homeschool programs; group tours, 973-631-5343; summer day camp (see Travels in Time under Camp), 973-829-8419. Black River County Park is open for hiking sunrise to sunset daily.

Crane House Museum
110 Orange Rd., Montclair, 973-744-1796
Open for public tours seasonally on Sun. 1-4pm. Adults $6, students/srs. $5, children $4. Second Sunday Family FunDay with tours and family activities, $10 per family.
Owned and operated by the Montclair Historical Society, properties include the Historic YWCA; offices and local history library at Clark House, 108 Orange Rd.; and the 1796 Israel Crane House and Nathaniel Crane House, home to three generations of the Crane family, one of the founding families of Montclair. Furnished period rooms plus temporary exhibits. Adult and family programs on local history; hearth cooking classes; school trips; scout programs; homeschool programs are offered. Office and library at Clark House is open Tues.-Fri. 8:30-2.

Crane-Phillips House Museum
124 N. Union Ave., Cranford, 908-276-0082
Open Sun. 2-4pm Sept.-June or by appointment. Small Victorian-style house, built in 1840 as a honeymoon cottage for Josiah Crane Jr., offers a glimpse of what life was like for a modest family during the opulent Victorian era. Antiques, Revolutionary War and Civil War artifacts, old tools and farm equipment are on display inside. School and scout tours; third grade history program; lectures and special events.

Deserted Village of Feltville/Glenside Park
Watchung Reservation, Glenside Ave., Berkeley Heights, 908-527-4900
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk. Listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places, this site has been a farming community, mill town, deserted village, and summer resort over the course of two centuries. Ten buildings remain and the church/store building and Maskers Barn have been restored. A one-mile self-guided walking tour begins in the parking lot off Glenside Ave. Pick up a brochure in brown kiosks on site or download online. Guided tours are offered periodically and the church/store and Maskers Barn are open to visitors spring-late fall.

Drake House Museum
602 W. Front St., Plainfield, 908-755-5831
Open Sun. 2-4pm or by appointment. Beautifully restored rooms portray the farm life of the Nathanial Drake family in the 1700s and the Victorian life of New York City banker, John S. Harberger, during the late 1800s. The original 1746 farmhouse served as headquarters for George Washington during the Battle of Short Hills in 1777. Significant American paintings, folk art, period furniture and decorative pieces are on display. Group tours; Traveling Trunk exhibit available for school and community groups.

Drumthwacket
354 Stockton St., Princeton, 609-683-0057
Suggested donation $5. Tours of the official residence of the Governor are given most Wed. throughout the year. Spring, summer and fall tours include the formal Italianate gardens. Reservations required, call

Durand-Hedden House Garden
523 Ridgewood Rd., Maplewood, 973-763-7712
Sept.-June: Open houses monthly on Sun. 1-4pm. Closed summer. Free, donations welcome. Historic house circa 1790 has been restored to show the continuum of its life from 1790 to 1930. Open houses each month feature tours, history programs, children’s activities and country store. Jr. docent program; school tours available.

East Jersey Olde Towne Village
Johnson Park, 1050 River Rd., Piscataway, 732-745-3030
Mon.-Fri. 8:30-4, Sun. 1-4. Guided public tours: Tues.-Fri. and Sun. 1:30. Group tours by appointment. Podcasts available online.
A collection of original, replica and reconstructed 18th and 19th century structures depict the farm and merchant communities once found in central New Jersey. Special events are presented periodically.

Edison National Historic Site
211 Main St., West Orange, 973-736-0550 x11
Laboratory Complex: Wed.-Sun. 10-4. Glenmont: Fri.-Sun. 11-4 Oct.-Jan. Glenmont house tours: 12-3. Extended summer hours July 4-Labor Day weekend. A car pass must be obtained at the Laboratory Visitor Center prior to going to Glenmont. House tour tickets are limited and distributed on a first come-first served basis at the Visitor Center. Entrance fee of $10 is valid for 7 days and includes Laboratory Complex and Glenmont. Ages under 16 free. Standard and family audio tours $5.
Thomas Edison’s original music recording studio, private laboratory and photography studio are open for all to see, hear and experience, displaying many original furnishings and a vast collection of unique artifacts and documents. Glenmont, Edison’s home in Llewellyn Park, is open for tours Fri.-Sun. on the hour 12-3pm. A pass must be obtained from the Laboratory Visitor Center in order to enter Llewellyn Park.
Selected Special Events
late Nov- Jan
Holidays at Glenmont, Fri., Sat. & Sun. house tours of Glenmont decorated as it was while the Edison family lived there.

Thomas A. Edison Center at Menlo Park
37 Christie St. (GSP exit 131), Edison, 732-549-3299
Thurs.-Sat. 10-4. $5 suggested entrance fee, donations appreciated. Free tours during operating hours.
13-ft. replica light bulb sits atop 131-ft. Memorial Tower where over 400 patented inventions were developed including the phonograph and electric light bulb. Indoor and outdoor galleries house many inventions, interpretive exhibits and educational activities. Museum store open during regular museum hours. School and group tours.

Ford Mansion / Washington’s Headquarters Museum
Morristown National Historical Park
30 Washington Place, Morristown, 973-539-2016 x210
Wed.-Sun. 9:30-5. Jan. 1-Feb. 17: Open Sat. & Sun. only. Ford Mansion shown by guided tour on the hour 10-4 except noon. No admission, donations welcome.
Ford Mansion served as the military headquarters of General George Washington during the Continental Army’s winter encampment at Jockey Hollow in 1779-1780. A separate 1930s museum includes three exhibit galleries, 30-min. movie about Morristown during the Revolutionary War and bookstore. Visit website for current schedule of ranger-led activities.
Ongoing
         Primary Source Seminar, students have the opportunity to study historical manuscripts firsthand. Classes by appointment only.
        Junior Ranger Booklet, print your own online or pick one up at Washington’s Headquarters or Jockey Hollow Visitors Center to complete activities and earn a Junior Ranger badge.
New
         Discover History Center, new kid-friendly, interactive exhibits are now open in Washington’s Headquarters Museum.

Fosterfields
73 Kahdena Rd., Morristown, 973-326-7645
Closed winter except for special events. April-late June: Tues.-Sat. 10-5. July-Oct. 31: Wed.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5. Adults $6, srs. $5, children 4-16 $4, ages 2-3 $2, under 2 free. Additional fee for some special events. Memberships available.
Farmers can usually be found engaged in one of their many daily chores from tending the crops to animal care on an operating farm from 1880-1910 era. Weekends feature different demonstrations of farm chores and early crafts. Guided tours of the Willows, one of New Jersey’s finest Gothic Revival restorations, are available afternoons (additional $1). Group and school tours. Travels in Time summer program for ages 10-12 (see History Camps).
Selected Family Events
Feb TBA
Annual Winter’s Day at the Farm, wagon ride, maple tapping, wood sawing, ice harvesting, farm animals. 12-4pm.

The Hermitage
335 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, 201-445-8311
Open for guided tours Wed.-Sun. 1-4, last tour starts at 3:15. Call ahead to verify hours. Tours $7.
Stone house, renovated in 1847-48 in Gothic Revival design, was visited during the Revolutionary War by Washington and was the site of the marriage of Aaron Burr and Theodosia Prevost. Living history events are held throughout the year. Lecture series; birthday parties; school and scout programs are offered.

Historic Cold Spring Village
720 Rt. 9 South, Cape May, 609-898-2300
Mid-June-mid-Sept.: Open 10-4:30 Sat. and Sun. with special events every weekend. Off-season: Welcome Center and grounds are open for self-guided walking tours, free admission. Adults $14, ages 3-12 $12, under 3 free. Combination tickets are available for Cape May Lighthouse, NASW Aviation Museum, Cape May’s Trolley/Emlen Physick Estate and other sites.
Thirty acres of shaded lanes, gardens, working farm and 26 restored historic buildings bring to life the day-to-day activities of villagers living in South Jersey during 1789-1840. Historically-clothed interpreters educate and entertain visitors and children can participate in hands-on crafts and games at the activity area. Download walking tour from website, www.hcsv.org, or pick one up in the Welcome Center or Country Store. School programs; speakers bureau; Junior Apprentice program for ages 11-13.

Historic Speedwell
333 Speedwell Ave., Morristown, 973-285-6550
Closed winter. April-June: Tues.-Sat. 10-5; July-Oct.: Wed.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5. Adults $5, srs. $4, children 4-16 $3, 3 and under free.
Restored 19th century mansion and ironworks buildings on 7.5 acres capture the daily life of the Vail family and their contributions to the American Industrial Revolution. The Factory building was the site of the first successful public demonstration of the telegraph in 1838. Group tours; scout programs; home school programs; picnic area; adult and children’s craft series; summer history camp.

Howell Living History Farm
101 Hunter Rd., Titusville, 609-737-3299
Late Jan.-Dec.: Sat. 10-4; Feb.-Nov.: Tues.-Fri. 10-4; April-Nov.: Sun. 12-4. Free admission.
A working farm for 200 years is being restored to operate like a typical family farm circa 1900. Saturday programs welcome visitors to help with seasonal farm activities. Picnic tables by Visitor Center; lunch and snacks available for purchase on Sat.; gift shop. Hands-on programs include school and group programs; Farmhands farm experience for ages 6-9 and 10-12 with adult; The Hatchery for ages 3-5 with adult; and summer farm camp for ages 3-15.
Small craft programs are offered most Saturdays during open season from 11-3. Materials fee varies from $2-5. Groups of 8 or more must preregister.

Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum
3055 River Rd., Bedminster, NJ, 908-396-6053
Open for scheduled events and group tours. The circa 1772 house tells the story of a distinguished Dutch-American family who lent their home to General Henry Knox, George Washington’s military commander, and his family during the winter of 1778-79. Visitors can see fully furnished period rooms, exhibits, artifacts, and a video about the Continental Artillery. School and scout groups welcome.
Dec
Annual Colonial Christmas Weekends, music, demonstrations, boutiques and Santa visit.

Jockey Hollow
Morristown National Historical Park
586 Tempe Wick Rd., Morris Township, 973-543-4030
Visitor Center: Wed.-Sun. 9:30-5, check website for seasonal changes. Wick House: Wed.-Sun. 9:30-12, 1-4. Park areas, open daily 8am to sunset, encompass the Jockey Hollow Encampment Area, New Jersey Brigade and Cross Estate Gardens Area (61 Jockey Hollow Rd., Bernardsville) and Fort Nonsense Area (16 Chestnut St., Morristown). Free.
Follow in the footsteps of General George Washington and his continental army during the winter of 1779-80 as you explore the forests and rolling terrain of Jockey Hollow National Park. 1750 Wick House and farm; herb garden; NJ Brigade site; 5 reconstructed soldier huts; 27 miles of hiking trails include Old Camp Road Trail (blue blazes) built by Washington’s army, the Aqueduct Trail, and yellow trail to the site of the original soldier huts and actual hearthstones that were placed by Washington’s soldiers. Pick up a trail map and park brochure at the Visitor Center or download online. Visit website for current schedule of ranger-led activities.
Ongoing
Morristown National Historical Park Junior Ranger Badge, children ages 6-12 can learn about the American Revolution at Washington’s Headquarters or Jockey Hollow, complete activity booklet and earn a Junior Ranger Badge. Call 973-539-2016 x210 for reservations for school or scout groups.
Apr TBA, 2019
Annual Spring Encampment.

Liberty Hall Museum
1003 Morris Ave., Union, 908-527-0400
  April-Dec.: Mon.-Sat. 10-4, last tour at 3:00. Open Jan.-Mar. for special events and by appointment. Adults $12; Kean alumni $10, srs., college students and ages 3-17 $8; children under 3 free.
Beautifully preserved estate, built in 1772 and lived in until 1995 by seven generations of the Livingston/Kean family, Liberty Hall is an intact, fully furnished home, that reflects two hundred years of New Jersey and United States history. Guided tours, formal garden, apple orchard, carriage house, ice house, firehouse museum and wagon shed. Picnic area and gift shop; meeting and wedding facilities; birthday parties. Scout, school and group programs; home school days are also offered.
Wed
         Afternoon Tea, select Wed. from 2-4pm. $40 includes house tour. Reservations required.
Selected Special Family Events
Registration required at least one week in advance for special events, unless noted. For reservations, call 908-527-0400 or email [email protected].
Apr
         Opening, public tours resume.

Liberty State Park
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
200 Morris Pesin Dr., Jersey City, 201-915-3403
Daily 6am-10pm; park office 8-4 and visitor center 7:30-4:30 daily. Nature Interpretive Center is still closed due to Hurricane Sandy storm damage, but is holding programs offsite. See listing under Outdoor Education Centers for schedule. Statue of Liberty Ferry fees: Ages 13+ $18.50, srs. $14, ages 4-12 $9.
As the launching point to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Liberty State Park offers dramatic waterfront views, a visitors center, nature interpretive center, Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial and exhibits at the historic Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal where about two-thirds of all immigrants boarded trains to their new homes from 1892-1954.
Ferry service runs year round from Liberty State Park to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. For ferry information: call Statue Cruises, 877-523-9849. For Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island info: 212-363-3200.
The park also features a giant playground; bike/walking paths; Liberty Walk, a 11⁄2 mile promenade along the Hudson River; dining at the marina and visitors center. Water taxis and scenic cruises leave from Liberty Landing Marina. Bike rentals are available at the U.S. Flag Plaza near the park office, 212-260-0400. For programs at CRRNJ, call 201-915-3412; for nature programs and outreach programs, call 201-915-3409.

Ongoing
     Statue of Liberty. With the purchase of a ferry ticket from Statue Cruises, visitors can reserve a Pedestal/Museum ticket, which provides access to the statue’s pedestal observation levels and museum galleries, or Crown ticket, which provides access to both the Crown and Pedestal/Museum. Both tickets require a secondary screening. Reserved tickets are strongly recommended on weekends, holidays and May-Sept. A limited number of monument access tickets may be available daily at the ferry ticket booths. The only way to reach the crown is to climb 354 narrow steps. Children must be 4 ft. tall. Hard hat tours of select areas of the 750-bed Ellis Island hospital complex can be reserved through Statue Cruises or call 877-523-9849. All Statue Cruise tours include audio tours of Liberty and Ellis Islands.
      Junior Ranger Program booklet available at Liberty or Ellis Island Information Centers, recommended for ages 7-12.
      Download app content before your visit. Cell phone coverage is limited on both islands.
      Park in a Pack educational kit available “on loan” free of charge to educators for 2 week periods. Includes teaching guide, activities and 4 videos about the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for grades 4-8, 212-363-3200.
      American Family Immigration History Center at Ellis Island Museum and online provides advanced computer technology for geneology research. Visitors can access records of more than 22 million immigrants through 41 computer terminals.

Longstreet Farm
Holmdel Park, 44 Longstreet Rd., Holmdel, 732-946-3758
Daily 10-4. Memorial Day-Labor Day: 9-5. Farmhouse open weekend and holiday afternoons or by reservation.
Life on a general farm in the 1890’s is recreated by costumed interpreters working in fields and buildings throughout the 9-acre site. Discovery Room at Holmes-Hendrickson House, built in 1754. Free weekend activities give visitors a glimpse into life during the 1890s.
Park features picnic areas, snack bar, two playgrounds, walking trails and arboretum.
Sat & Sun
Free Weekend Activities, craft demonstrations, farm activities, music most weekends.
1st Sat
Parent/Child Morning Chores, ages 4 and up, 8-9am the first Sat. of the month. $15 parent/child pair, $5 additional participant

Macculloch Hall
45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown, 973-538-2404
Museum: Wed., Thurs. and Sun. 1-4pm. School and group tours scheduled by appointment Sun.-Fri. Adults $8, srs. and students $6, ages 6-12 $4, members and ages 5 and under free. Gardens: open daily 9-5, free.
A Federal style mansion built in 1810 by George (1775-1858) and Louisa (1785-1863) Macculloch and lived in by generations of family until 1947, the historic house and decorative arts museum features nine period rooms, two exhibition galleries, a dedicated classroom, formal garden and includes a display of Thomas Nast memorabilia (the original artist to depict many of America’s most popular icons including Santa Claus, Uncle Sam, the Democratic Donkey and Republic Elephant). Children and adult programs, scout programs and homeschool family programs are scheduled throughout the year. Adult/senior tours and rentals, school programs and outreach may be scheduled by appointment.
Ongoing
         Growing in the Garden Preschool Program, year round hands-on art program for ages 3-5 with caregiver is offered twice a month.
Sep-Jun
         Homeschool Series, offered during school year.
         Scout Programs, after-school. Call for schedule, 973-538-2404 ext. 16, or email [email protected].
Jun-Aug
         Dig It! Plant It! Eat It!, youth garden program. Free, pre-registration required.
Jul-Aug
         Garden Tours, Sundays at 2pm.
Aug-Sep Wednesdays
         Lunch with the Librarian, pre-school children and their caregivers bring lunch and enjoy stories under the Museum’s beech tree. Wednesdays at noon. Free.

Millbrook Village
Delaware Water Gap, Old Mine Rd. and Millbrook Rd., Hardwick, 12 mi. N I-80, 908-841-9531
Grounds open dawn to dusk daily. Select buildings open Fri.-Sun. late May-Labor Day and for special events.
Re-creation of a late 19th century rural community with schoolhouse, general store, woodworking shop, blacksmith shop, carriage shop, weaver’s house, church, some homes and barns. Run by Millbrook Village Society with the National Park Service. Self-guided tours, demonstrations of 19th-century folk-life skills weekends in summer.

Miller-Cory House Museum
614 Mountain Ave., Westfield, 908-232-1776
Open Sundays during school year (except holiday weekends) 2-4pm. Closed summer. Ages 13 and older $4, ages 3-12 $3, under 3 free.
Costumed docents guide visitors through 1740 farmhouse and skilled craftspeople demonstrate crafts and tasks of the 18th century farm family. Open hearth cooking demonstrated most Sundays (except Jan. and Feb.). Museum shop. Weekday tours for groups available. Showcase of 18th Century Skills visits local schools.

Morristown National Historical Park
See separate listings under Ford Mansion & Museum/Washington’s Headquarters and Jockey Hollow.

Morven Museum & Garden
55 Stockton St., Princeton, 609-924-8144
Open Wed.-Sun. 10-4. Tours of the first floor are given on the hour 11-2; second floor is self-guided. Adults $10, srs. and students $8, 6 and under free.
Former New Jersey Governor’s Mansion and 18th century home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Morven now showcases fine, folk and decorative arts of New Jersey. Museum tours year round (except Dec.); garden tours May-Oct.; school programs; adult art workshops and programs; yoga in the garden. Strollers are not permitted.

Dec-Jan
Annual Festival of Trees.

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
9 Main St. at Green Village Rd., Madison, 973-377-2982.
See complete listing under Museums.

New Jersey State House
125 West State St., Trenton
Tour Office: 609-847-3150; Visitors Center: 609-777-1770
Tours on the hour 10-3 Mon.-Fri. and 12-3 1st and 3rd Sat. of month. Free. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. Tours of the nation’s second oldest state capitol in continuous use include the restored Senate and Assembly chambers, caucus rooms and the Governor’s Reception Room. The Welcome Center, open Mon.-Fri., houses interactive exhibits about the legislative process and State House history.
Ongoing
Free School & Scout Programs, tours and Make-A-Law program offered for all ages year round.
Mar
Annual GIrl Scout Civic Leadership Conference, hands-on workshops, tours, female leaders panel, designed for grades 8-12. 609-847-3150

Old Barracks Museum
NJ State Capitol Complex, 101 Barrack St., Trenton, 609-396-1776, weekends 609-777-3599
  Mon.-Sat. 10-5, guided tours on the hour. Adults $8, srs. and students $6, 5 and under free.
         A registered State and National Historic Landmark built in 1758, this is the last surviving barracks built for British regulars during the French & Indian War. The barracks was also actively used in the American Revolution as a barracks and army hospital. Interpreters recount life during the American Revolution. Visitors can explore the process of historic preservation through hands-on activities in the History Lab. Group programs; youth camp-ins; private tours; summer camp. For outreach programs, call Education Dept. at 609-777-4042 or 888-BARRACK.
Dec
         Battles of Trenton Reenactments & Patriots Week, visit Patriots Week website for details.

Proprietary House
149 Kearny Ave., Perth Amboy, 732-826-5527
Open for guided tours Wed. and Sun. 1-4pm; other days by appointment. Completed in 1764, Proprietary House has survived 250 years of American history serving as a residence to New Jersey’s last Royal Governor, a hotel, private mansion, retirement home, boarding house and now museum. Lectures, tours, teas, re-enactments and special events are held throughout the year.
Wed
Tours & Tea, every Wed. and Sun. 1-4pm. Adults $10, children $5. Free guided tours 1-4pm Wed. and Sun.

Red Mill Museum Village
56 Main St. (exit 15 Rt. 78), Clinton, 908-735-4101
Jan.-Mar.: Sat. & Sun. 12-4, weather permitting. April-late Sept. & Nov.-Dec.: Tues.-Fri. 10-4, Sat. & Sun. 12-6. Adults $10, srs. $8, ages 6-12 $6, under 6 free. Winter admission: All visitors ages 6 and up: $5.
10-acre historic site features 12 structures, including the landmark Red Mill, and a permanent collection of 40,000 regional objects. The village is transformed into a haunted village for three weekends each Oct. Craft workshops; lectures; school programs; scout programs; group tours; many special events in season May-Dec.

Sterling Hill Mine Tour & Museum
30 Plant St., Ogdensburg, Sussex County, 973-209-7212
See listing under Museums.

Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms
2352 Rt. 10 West, Morris Plains, 973-540-0311
Grounds open dawn to dusk. Log House Museum open for guided tours Thurs.-Sun. 12-4. Tours hourly 12:15-3:15. Museum shop open 12-4pm. Adults $10, students & srs. $7, 12 and under $4.
Explore the simple life philosophy advocated by furniture manufacturer, architect, and publisher, Gustav Stickley, at his early 20th century country estate. Group tours; special event weekends; architecture and heritage scout programs (call 973-540-0311); museum shop.
Ongoing
Scout Programs, tours and workshops for Girl Scouts, Daisies and older and Boy Scouts.
Mr. Stickley’s Treasure Hunt, children’s activity sheet available to download online.

Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum
120 W. Main St. (GSP exit 58), Tuckerton, 609-296-8868
Open daily 10-5. Adults $8; srs. $6; ages 5-12 $5, under 5 free; group rates; student rates.
Recreated seaport village traces the area’s maritime history with docents and artisans bringing the village to life. Buildings include Tucker’s Island Lighthouse, a cafe, oyster house, sawmill, boat works, decoy shop, surf museum, yacht club and houseboat. The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve conducts scientific research and hosts interpretive programs and a “Life on the Edge” exhibit exploring the unique ecosystems of the Pinelands, Bay, barrier island and open ocean. Group tours and outreach programs.
Ongoing
Folklife Demonstrations & Craft Classes include surfboard shaping, carving, basketmaking, print making, Lunch ‘n Learn series and more; Youth Carving Club; Youth Boatbuilding Club; Pickin’ on the Porch, monthly jam sessions.

Washington Crossing State Park
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd., Titusville, 609-737-0623
Park open daily 8-7. Visitor Center Museum: 609-737-9303, open daily 9-4 year round. Interpretive Center: 609-737-0609, open Wed.-Sun. year round. Johnson Ferry House: 609-737-2515, open Wed.-Sat. 10-12 & 1-4; Sun. 1-4. Observatory open Fri. 7-11pm April-Oct, 609-737-2575. Vehicle entrance fee: $5 per car Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day.
George Washington and the Continental Army crossed the Delaware River and landed at this site on Dec. 25, 1776, leading to pivotal events in the American Revolution. Living history demonstrations are frequently held on weekends at Johnson Ferry House, an early 18th-century farmhouse and tavern. Outdoor education programs are offered at Interpretive Center. 15 miles of hiking trails; fishing; picnic facilities; playground; group campsites; outdoor air theater in summer; cross country skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
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        View Nature’s Grapevine online for a current schedule of history and nature programs.
        Friends of Washington Crossing sponsor events including the annual re-enactment of Washington’s Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware. For current schedule, visit the Friends website.
Dec 25
        Annual Re-enactment of Washington Crossing the Delaware, 12-3pm (crossing at 1pm). Free. The public can also attend the dress rehearsal typically scheduled two weekends before.

Waterloo Village Historic Site
Allamuchy Mountain State Park, 525 Waterloo Rd.
Byram Twp., Stanhope, 973-347-1835
Grounds open daily dawn to dusk. The historic Morris Canal town of Waterloo Village and recreated Lenape Indian Village are open for school trips, scout groups, summer camp field trips and outreach programs by reservation.

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