Cookstove Demonstration
Saturday, May 25 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
See what's cooking on the woodstove and discover how recipes, cooking techniques and kitchens have changed since the 1890s. FREE!
Embroidery Demonstration
Saturday, May 25 from 1-3 p.m.
View the lost art of applying decorative designs with a needle and thread. Be inspired by the various stitches and embellishments to create a beautiful piece of clothing or decoration for the home. FREE!
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Canoes will be available for rent on Marlu Lake. All equipment provided; limited number of canoes available. Open to all ages; under 18 with adult. All rentals must be returned by 3 p.m. Fee is $15 per boat for 1-3 people for two hours. Cash or check only.
Historic Portland Place Guided Tours
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Tour this beautifully restored 18th century house with exhibits that help tell the story of the region's history and the Hartshorne family legacy in Monmouth County. Tours are limited to 10 persons and may be suspended during inclement weather; visitors must register at the site's Visitor Center the day of the tour.
FREE!
Milling Demonstrations
Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26 at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
See the 19th century gristmill grind corn into meal. Each demonstration lasts approximately 15 minutes. FREE!
Open Swim at Fort Monmouth
Saturday-Monday, May 25-27 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Enjoy the pool at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center.
Please note that the pool is NOT heated. Daily, monthly and season swim passes are available;
see details.
Historic Battery Lewis Tours
Saturday-Monday, May 25-27 at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Tour the restored Historic Battery Lewis in the Rocky Point section of the park, and learn about the history of this important former coastal defense site. FREE!