For Immediate Release:
March 17, 2017

Three new sites added

'Weekend in Old Monmouth’ Tour Returns
Fees waived for visitors at 48 historical sites on May 6 and 7

FREEHOLD, NJ – The annual “Weekend in Old Monmouth” returns with 48 historic sites throughout Monmouth County opening their doors to visitors interested in local history from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 7.

“Weekend in Old Monmouth is a wonderful event for anyone interested in our rich history and unique architecture,” said Freeholder Director Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the County’s Historical Commission, coordinator of the weekend event. “For two days the entrance fees at these historic gems are waived providing special access to all those who wish to enjoy all there is to offer in Historic Monmouth County”

The three sites added to the 2017 Weekend in Old Monmouth tour are:

• Crawford House (c. early 1800s) in Tinton Falls is associated with three generations an influential local family which operated a butcher shop on this site in the heart of the town’s historic district.
• Spring Lake Historical Society Museum is dedicated to local history and borough’s connection to the surrounding communities.
• Stephen Crane House (c. 1878) in Asbury Park was home to the famed author who wrote “The Red Badge of Courage.”

The sites on the tour are generally operated independently. In addition to the waived fees, the hours of operation are all the same for the two days. The self-guided tour also has recommended routes that guide history buffs travel by foot, bicycle or car to the various locations. So, start planning your route by previewing the tour sites on the County's website at www.visitmonmouth.com. The complete list also appears at the end of this release.

In mid-April, the 2017 detailed tour book and tour map will be available on the Monmouth County website at www.visitmonmouth.com. On the tour dates, each tour stop will also have maps and booklets available. For more information, email history@co.monmouth.nj.us.

The annual Weekend in Old Monmouth tour is coordinated by the Monmouth County Historical Commission (Historical Commission). The Historical Commission is dedicated to the preservation of the County's rich historic heritage. As advocates for the preservation of historic properties, sites and projects, the Commission encourages citizens to be involved as well.

The Historical Commission was established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1988.

In addition to Weekend in Old Monmouth, the Historical Commission provides matching grants for municipal and non-profit historic preservation projects recognizes individuals and groups for efforts to preserve historic sites and resources and offers an essay contest for fifth-grade students.

The complete list of 2017 Weekend in Old Monmouth Sites is as follows: