Monmouth County Historical Commission

A Weekend in Old Monmouth

Dr. Cooke's Medical Office

Visit almost 60 historic sites & museums for free the first weekend in May! A Weekend in Old Monmouth is an annual two-day event, which will take place on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Before you head out, be sure to check out the virtual tour to help you plan your visit. In honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary, sites connected to the Revolutionary era or featuring special 250th programs are highlighted on the map with a star.

Nearly half of this year’s tour sites date to the Revolutionary era, and several are offering special exhibits or programs in recognition of this milestone. Together, they invite us to consider not only what happened here 250 years ago, but how those moments continue to echo through our communities today.

Whether you're on a computer, tablet, or smartphone, the virtual tour is easy to use and packed with fascinating details. Dive into the different routes, discover hidden gems, and get inspired for your in-person adventure!

Be sure to pick up a Weekend in Old Monmouth booklet at one of the sites. The booklet includes a map and a detailed description of each site. The booklet is a great resource to plan future visits to the sites you missed.

The participating sites for the 2026 “A Weekend in Old Monmouth” tour are:

Allaire Historic Village, Wall
Battery Lewis, Hartshorne Park, Highlands
Burrowes Mansion Museum, Matawan
Christ Church, Middletown
Christ Church, Shrewsbury Borough
Covenhoven House, Freehold Borough
Craig House at Monmouth Battlefield, Freehold Township
Crawford House, Tinton Falls
Dr. Cooke's Medical Office, Holmdel
Eatontown Historical Museum, Eatontown
Friends Meeting House, Shrewsbury Borough
Great Auditorium, Ocean Grove, Neptune Township
Grover House, Red Bank
Historic Racing Stable in Thompson Park
Holmes-Hendrickson House, Holmdel
InfoAge Science and History Museums, Wall
Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township (open Sunday only)
Joseph Murray Farmhouse at Poricy Park, Middletown
Keyport Fire Museum and Education Center, Keyport
Keyport Historical Society Museum, Keyport
Longstreet Farm, Holmdel
Mackenzie House, Howell
Marlpit Hall, Middletown
Middletown History Museum
Monmouth Boat Club, Red Bank
Monmouth County Archives, Manalapan (open Saturday only)
Monmouth County Historical Association Museum, Freehold Borough
Montrose School, Colts Neck
National Guard Militia Museum, Sea Girt
New Jersey Fire Museum & Fallen Firefighters Memorial, Allentown
North Shrewsbury Ice Boat & Yacht Club
Oakely Farm House/Georgia & West Freehold Schoolhouses, Freehold Township
Ocean Grove Historical Museum & Centennial Cottage, Neptune Township
Old Ardena School, Howell
Old Brick Church, Marlboro
Old First Church, Middletown
Old Tennent Church, Manalapan
Old Wall Historical Society, Wall
Old Yellow Meeting House, Upper Freehold
Parker Homestead, Little Silver
Portland Place, Highlands
Red Bank Woman's Club, Red Bank
Roosevelt Borough (Jersey Homesteads) Historic District, Roosevelt
Rumson Presbyterian Church, Rumson
Saint Catharine Church, Spring Lake
Seabrook-Wilson House
Shrewsbury Historical Museum, Shrewsbury Township
Spring Lake Historical Society, Spring Lake
Squan Village Historical Society Museum, Manasquan
Stephen Crane House, Asbury Park
T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center, Red Bank
Taylor-Butler House, Middletown
Thomas Baird Homestead, Millstone Twp.
Township of Ocean Historical Museum, Ocean
Trinity Episcopal Church, Asbury Park
Twin Lights Museum, Highlands
Village Inn, Englishtown
Walnford, Upper Freehold