44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel 07733
(732) 946-3758
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Free Weekend Activities
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:
Wood Days
Saturday, February 6 from 12noon-2pmMusic Man Rich Marzec
Sunday, March 7 from 1-3pm
Sunday, April 18 from 1-3pm
Sunday, May 16 from 1-3pmBlacksmith Demonstration
Sunday, February 14 from 1-3pm
Sunday, March 14 from 1-3pm
Sunday, April 11 from 1-3pm
Sunday, May 9 from 1-3pmKite Making
Saturday, March 28 from 12:30-2:30pmRug Hooking & Braiding Demonstration
Saturday, April 10 from 1-3pmWool Days/Sheep Shearing Demonstration
Saturday & Sunday, April 24 & 25 from 12noon-3pmHooked Rug Exhibit
Saturday-Friday, April 24 -May 2 from 10am-4pmEmbroidery Demonstration
Saturday, May 8 from 1-3pmQuilting Demonstration
Saturday, May 22 from 1-3pmDecoration Day Celebration
Monday, May 31 from 12noon-3pm
Programs & Activities. Pre-registration required.
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.