44 Longstreet Road, Holmdel
(732) 946-3758

The sights, sounds, and smells of rural Monmouth County in the 1890s have been re-created on nine acres at 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.

The farm is open daily year round and visitors may enter at their leisure, free of charge. The farmhouse is open weekends and holidays, March through December, from 12 noon to 3:30 pm or by reservations. Winter hours are 10 am-4 pm. Memorial Day through Labor Day the farm is open 9 am-5 pm. For reservations and information, call (732) 946-3758.

New Exhibit At Visitor Center

This colorful new exhibit uses photographs and artifacts to provide a broad context for the architecture, tools, and farm buildings seen at this living history farm. It also explains the transition from turn-of-the-century agriculture techniques to modern practices. Besides farming, the exhibit illustrates the place of the Longstreet Family in the community.

The exhibit was made possible with funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission, the Friends of the Parks, and a private donation.

Photo Tour of Historic Longstreet Farm

Click on the numbers on the map below to learn about the structures at Longstreet Farm.

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.

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. Upcoming events include:

Wood Days
Saturday, February 2 from 12 noon-2 pm
Cold winter months are here. Help the Longstreet Farm staff cut wood for the cold weather.

Blacksmith Demonstration
Sunday, February 17* from 1-3 pm (*date change)
Sunday, March 9 from 1-3 pm
Sunday, April 13 from 1-3 pm
Sunday, May 11 from 1-3 pm
Come see what the Blacksmith is making in his workshop.

Music Man Rich Marzec
Sunday, March 2 from 1-3 pm
Sunday, April 13 from 1-3 pm
Sunday, May 18 from 1-3 pm
Hear history come alive through music as Rich Marzec plays tunes from the turn-of-the-century.

Frakturs: Inspired Hooked Rugs
Saturday, March 15 from 1-3pm
(oriented to adults)
Artist, teacher, and author Susan Feller will share her expertise. A member of American Traditional Hooking Association and chairperson of The International Guild of Hand-hooking Rugmakers, Susan's lecture will give an appreciation of hooked rugs.

Kite Making
Saturday, March 29 from 1-3 pm

Quilting Demonstration
Saturday, April 5 from 1-3 pm

Rug Hooking and Braiding Demonstration
Saturday, April 19 from 1-3 pm

Wool Days/Sheep Shearing
Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27 from 12 noon-3 pm
The Farm's sheep will be sheared. Gene Sheninger will return with his collies to show their herding skills. The Monmouth County Historical Association's Holmes Hendrickson House staff will demonstrate the way wool was used in Colonial America with spinning and weaving activities. Longstreet Farm will provide wagon rides between the two living history sites.

Embroidery Demonstrations
Saturday, May 17 from 1-3 pm

Decoration Day Celebration
Monday, May 26 from 12 noon-3 pm
This holiday originated soon after the Civil War when women decided to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. It was also a time for family reunions and visits. Join the staff in celebrating an old-fasioned Decoration Day.

 

Longstreet Farm Programs & Activities. Pre-registration is required.

Photos from 2007 Harvest Home Festival

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.

(Click on map to enlarge & print)

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.

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