Take in the sounds, sights and smells of rural life in the 1890s at Historic Longstreet Farm, Longstreet Road, Holmdel, a 19th century living history farm. Call 732-946-3758 for more program information. The TTY/TDD number is 711.
1. Guided Farm Tour
This tour provides a greater understanding of family roles, clothing, furniture, and technology of the 1890s.
- Preschool and up
- 1 hour
- Group size: 25 MAX
2. Barnyard Adventure
Children tour the farm and participate in a hands-on activity, such as grinding corn or feeding the chickens.
- Ages 4 & 5
- 1 hour
- Group size: 25 MAX
3. Farmer's Field Day
Tour the farm and pick one of the following activities for your group:
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Feed Processing- make chicken feed using 1890s technology
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Daily Chores- change the bedding in the stalls or do field work
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Children's Games- turn of the century leisure time activities
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Butter Making (April-June)
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Ice Cream Making (June-September)
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Cider Making (October-December)
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Grades 1 and up
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1 ½ hours
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Group size: 25 MAX
4. Breakfast on the Farm
Experience farm life in the 1890s - milk the cow, collect eggs, and prepare breakfast on the woodstove.
- Ages 9 and up
- 2 ½ hours
- Group size: 12 MAX/8 MIN
5. Victorian Ice Cream Social
Play games from the 1890s, crank ice cream, and make your own sundae to enjoy in the Farmhouse dining room.
- Ages 8 and up
- 1 ½ hour
- Group size: 12 MAX/8 MIN
6. Other Farm Activities
Additional farm activities for groups include the following:
- Guided house tour
- Self-guided tours
- Wagon rides
- All ages
- ½ - 1 hour
- Group size: 25 MAX