The Historic Village at Allaire

"Where History Was Forged"

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The Historic Village at Allaire

HISTORIC BUILDING HOURS:

 

January, February & March
Closed except for Historic Events and Re-enactments

Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Wednesday thru Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

May and Labor Day thru Mid-December
Every weekend 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

GENERAL STORE GIFT SHOP HOURS:

January & February
Closed except for Historic Events and Re-enactments

May 1st to Labor Day
Wednesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Weekends 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Labor Day to October 31
Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Weekends 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

March, April & November thru Mid-December
Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Weekends 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

*Call for additional weekday openings in April, Sept., Oct., & Nov.

BAKERY HOURS:

January & February
Closed except for Historic Events and Re-enactments

March, April, May and Labor Day thru Mid-December
Weekends 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Memorial Day thru Labor Day
Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m

DISCOUNTS

With membership card – 10% off at General Store EXCEPT food.
Free member admission to Historic Buildings on weekends when a fee is charged.

FEES

Historic Buildings

May thru end of November, Saturday and Sunday only. Admission charge of $3.00 per adult, $2.00 per child 6-12 years of age, 5 years and under – no charge. Special discounts apply to seniors and disabled visitors with appropriate New Jersey State Park passes.All Allaire Village, Inc. members will be admitted to the Historic Village free of charge. Admission is free to all events except as noted.

ALLAIRE STATE PARK

Memorial Day through Labor Day - $5.00 per car

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Exhitibts at the Historic Village


Howell Works Enameling Building
Arthur Brisbane Continuing Education Center
Open 12 PM - 4 PM Saturday and Sunday May through October*

Arthur BrisbaneWhile you're exploring the Historic Village at Allaire, New Jersey's premiere historic site, be sure to visit the Arthur Brisbane Continuing Education Center. The Center features a permanent exhibit dedicated to interpretation the Life and Times of Arthur Brisbane, renowned journalist and publisher and former owner of the Howell Works property.

Along with this, the Center will also host a permanent exhibit in the Membership Room defining what Allaire Village, Inc. is about, a brief corporate history of AVI and also how visitors can become involved through volunteering, memberships and contributions. Check back for updates on when this exhibit will open.

 

 

 

James AllaireAllaire Yesterday and Today

A semi permanent exhibit is open for the 2008 Season which will define what life was like at The Howell Works Company in the 1800's. The exhibit addresses not only the commercial aspects of the Howell Works Company and its residents but social and domestic issues as well. This seasons rotating exhibit also focuses on Arts and Humanities. The exhibit covers such topics as the owners of the Howell Works property from James P. Allaire to Arthur Brisbane, who was Arthur Brisbane and why did he purchase Allaire and the life and times of Arthur Brisbane at Allaire - his legacy and gift. The exhibit also addresses James P. Allaire as an Industrialist, Ironmonger and, Developer, his self sufficient village and community life and the progression of the Howell Works form an industrial village to The Historic Village at Allaire Museum. Finally, this exhibit and showcases a mini exhibit entitled Arts and Humanities: A Tribute in Photographs of the Village.

The Historic Village at Allaire is proud to be New Jersey's premiere historic site. New Jersey, where history was forged!

The establishment of the Arthur Brisbane Continuing Education Center at the Howell Works Enameling Building has been made possible by a gift from Allaire Brisbane Stallsmith and William P. Stallsmith, Jr. and a matching gift by the Norfolk Southern Foundation.

*The exhibit may be open on weekdays during regular operating hours based on the availability of volunteer docents. Call ahead for details. 732.919.3500

 

 

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