Program Schedule 2008


Some of the programs offered are limited by the size of our facility and require pre-registration.  Please call to check availability: 732 785 2500


Tickets for the Garden Tour and the Christmas Tour will sold at the door

April 12

Barn Dedication & Museum Opening

Please join us to celebrate the dedication of our newest exhibit space and to mark the 10th anniversary of our Museum.

Time: 10:00 AM

April 13

 Point Pleasant Traction Co.

Joe Eid author & member of the BTHS will give a slide presentation taking you on an imaginary trolley ride thru Point Beach and give a brief history of trolleys in this area.

Place: Cultural Center Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM (located behind Museum)

 
April 26

Spring Festival Country Fair

The Brick Township Historical Society will sponsor a Spring Festival Country Fair on Saturday, April 26 from 10 am to 4 pm at its Havens Homestead Museum, 521 Herbertsville Road, Brick.  The raindate is April 27.  Among the displays will be craft tables, a "white elephant" table, historical society publications and homemade desserts.  Adjacent to the museum is the Cultural Arts Center where there will be an art show and a display of house plants.  From 11 am to noon there will be a potting demonstration with some free samples of cuttings being given out, while supplies last.
 
The Brick Township Historical Society's Lizzie Herbert Gift Shop will also be open the same hours as the fair. Tours of the Havens Homestead Museum will be available from 10 am to 2 pm.  Two parking lots are accessible from the driveway marked "Havens Farm," which is one mile west of the intersection of Route 70 and Herbertsville Road.
 
For more information regarding the activities of the Brick Township Historical Society please call 732-785-2500,

May 10

WEST POINT, NY. DAY TRIP
  (click here for details)

Contact: Jane Fabach at jane@bricktwphistoricalsociety.com 

May 17

Spring Yard Sale

Spring has finally arrived and with it comes our annual yard sale. Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.

(Rain date/ May 18)
 

June 21

 An Afternoon Tea

Come to an afternoon tea party, relax with friends, and share cups of steaming freshly brewed tea, delicate sandwiches and assorted dainty sweets served in our antique tea settings. Donation: $20.00 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
 

July 8

 Garden Tour
  (click here for details)

Contact: Jane Fabach at jane@bricktwphistoricalsociety.com

Aug. 9 & 10

Civil War Regiment

The 61st New York Civil War Reenactment Regiment will visit our Museum grounds for an overnight encampment. The public is invited to visit and share experiences with them.

The troupes will be here all day Saturday and will break camp Sunday Noon
Aug. 24

 Ice Cream Social

We will host an old fashion party for our members, friends and guests
 
Time: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Donation:$5:00 Children - $2.00

 
Sept 13

 Bus Tour of Brick

Your tour guide for the day will be township historian, Gene Donatiello, who will provide the commentary as you explore the historic sites of Brick Township. Departure: 1:00 PM Leaving from Haven's Farm Cultural Center End at 3:00 with a stop at the Homestead for refreshments. Donation: $10.00

Reservations Required: Please call 1-732-785-2500
 

Sept. 21

 Breakfast at the Inn

Brunch will be served at the Tavern which was once a stagecoach stop. We will recreate the event which once took place here on a daily basis.

Donation: $ 10.00 Seating's : 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM
 

Oct 18

 Fall Bus Trip

The Brick Township Historical Society is sponsoring a trip to Queens, NY on October 18.  Details will follow

Contact: Jane Fabach at jane@bricktwphistoricalsociety.com
 

Fri. Dec. 12th 6 to 9 PM

Sun Dec 14th 12 to 4 PM

Christmas At The Museum

   We will have our annual Victorian Christmas celebration complete with costumes and our Victorian Santa (available for photo opsl) This year's Theme:

Christmas in the Country

    Visit our farmhouse for a trip back in time. Our tree will be decorated with material from nature and in our museum you will experience Christmas as it once was.

You are cordially invited.

Donations: $5.00

(Tickets will be available Sept 1st)

 

 

 

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Brick township Historical Society Inc.
P.O. Box 160
Brick, NJ 08723
contact gfr@bricktwphistoricalsociety.com