44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733
(732) 946-3758
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The sights, sounds, and smells of rural Monmouth County in the 1890s have been re-created on nine acres at Historic Longstreet Farm in Holmdel Park, Holmdel, New Jersey. Interpreters in period dress show both daily and seasonal agricultural and domestic activities. Click here to learn more about the history of the farm.
Longstreet Farm is open daily year round from 10am - 4pm. Visitors may enter at their leisure, free of charge. From Memorial Day through Labor Day the farm is open 9 am-5 pm. Pets are not allowed within the farm.
The Farmhouse is open weekends and holidays, 12 noon to 3:30 pm or by reservations.For reservations and information, call (732) 946-3758.
Other points of interest: Tenant House - This building, across Longstreet Road, was home to the family that worked at Longstreet Farm. During the 1890s, the Hyland family, who emigrated from Ireland, were tenants on the farm. The house is now used for staff offices. c. 1850 with additions
Holmes-Hendrickson House - Nestled in a grove of tress, this historic museum is owned and operated by the Monmouth County Historical Association (732) 462-1466. Built in 1754, it provides an excellent example of local Dutch building tradition and a glimpse into the county's colonial past.
The site is maintained as a living historical farm with the purpose of interpreting the agricultural activities in Monmouth County's rural past. This interpretation includes the breeds of animals and crops raised at this site in the 1890's. For your safety, as well as the safety of the animals, we ask that you do not touch the animals. As a general precaution when leaving this site, you are encouraged to wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol based hand sanitizer. With the recent concerns over H1N1 influenza A (swine flu) the World Health Organization has stated that "there is no evidence of infection in pigs nor of humans acquiring infection directly from pigs". The flu virus is spread from person to person and hand washing is one of the most effective means of preventing infection.
Upcoming Free Events at Historic Longstreet Farm
Throughout the year, Longstreet Farm hosts free weekend activities that allow visitors to experience life as it would have been during the 1890s. For info on any of these events, call (732) 946-3758.
Upcoming events include:
Blacksmith Demonstration
Sunday, May 9 from 1-3pm
Sunday, June 13 from 1-3pm
Sunday, July 11 from 1-3pm
Sunday, August 8 from 1-3pm
Music Man Rich Marzec
Sunday, May 16 from 1-3pm
Sunday, June 13 from 1-3pm
Sunday, July 18 from 1-3pm
Sunday, August 22 from 1-3pm
Embroidery Demonstration
Saturday, May 8 from 1-3pm
Quilting Demonstration
Saturday, May 22 from 1-3pm
Decoration Day Celebration
Monday, May 31 from 12noon-3pm
Lacemaking Demonstration
Saturday, June 5 from 1-3pm
Scherenschnitte Demonstration
Saturday, June 26 from 1-3pm
Independence Day Celebration
Sunday, July 4 from 12noon-3pm
Smocking Demonstration
Saturday, July 10 from 1-3pm
Threshing Demonstration
Saturday-Sunday, July 10-11 from 12noon-2pm
Penny Rug Demonstration
Sunday, August 1 from 1-3pm
Potato Harvest
Saturday-Sunday, August 21-22 from 12noon-2pm
Reserve Group Activities
Longstreet Farm has group activities covering a variety of topics relating to agricultural and social history. Click here for a listing. These programs have been developed for a wide range of age groups. There are fees for all programs listed. For additional information and registration, call (732) 946-3758 or write to Longstreet Farm Programs, Monmouth County Park System, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738.
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Directions
- Garden State Parkway to Exit 114. Southbound, turn right onto Red Hill Rd; northbound, turn left onto Red Hill Rd. Follow Red Hill Rd. to Everett Rd., turn right (heading west). Follow Everett Rd. to Roberts Rd., turn left. Follow Roberts Rd. to Longstreet Rd., turn right to Park on left.
- State Hwy. 34 to Roberts Rd. (1.75 miles north of Rt. 520). Southbound, turn left; northbound, turn right. Follow Roberts Rd. to Longstreet Rd., turn left. Park is on left.
- State Hwy. 35 to Holmdel/Keyport Rd. Northbound, turn left; southbound, turn right. Follow Holmdel/Keyport Rd. to Crawfords Corner Rd., turn left. Continue to Longstreet Rd., turn right Park is on right.