The Historic Village at Allaire 40.157078° N -74.12611° W

Description

There is no better way to learn about history than experiencing it and we invite you to travel back in time to the 19th century to discover a community of long ago.

Our school group tours complement the State of New Jersey’s Social Studies Curriculum and though geared toward fourth grade education can be tailored for all grade levels as well as adult organizations, summer camps, and special needs programs.

Attendees will be introduced to The Howell Works Company, a thriving and prosperous iron producing community during the Industrial Revolution. They will learn about various facets of life during this time period including commercial, domestic, and social aspects. A look into the people, their everyday life, and the challenges they faced will provide an insight into the impact of the Industrial Revolution in New Jersey.

The Historic Village at Allaire welcomes 7,000 tour participants yearly and our spring calendar fills up quickly.

Lunch Notes

Picnic tables available outside with covering
Allaire Village is located within Allaire State Park which is a carry-in, carry-out facility. All visiting groups must bring their own garbage bags and take their garbage with them.

Bathroom Notes

Three onsite bathrooms available:
Visitor's Center / Rowhome (inside nearest to the entrance)
Snack Bar (located directly in front of our main parking lot)
General Store (located directly under our General Store)

All bathrooms are handicap accessible.

Cancellation Policy

If a tour must be canceled, please notify us at least 48 hours in advance by calling the Village Office at 732-919-3500 extension 14 during its opening hours (Wednesday-Sunday, 9AM to 4:30PM). Every tour booked with The Historic Village at Allaire is delivered by trained guides and features professional artisans staffed exclusively for the purposes of your tour. If the tour is canceled less than 48 hours of the tour date, the tour deposit will be used to cover the costs of retaining these professionals. Tours cancelled at least 48 hours in advance of their booking may reschedule their visit, with their deposit being transferred to this new tour slot. All deposits unused 365 days after the initial booking date will be considered charitable donations to The Historic Village at Allaire. No refunds are offered.

Info

4265 Atlantic Avenue
Farmingdale, NJ 07727

732-919-3500 extension 14

tours@allairevillage.org

Sun
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mon
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tues
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thur
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Subjects
History, 19th Century, Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Industrial Revolution, Social Studies
Activities
Scout Programs, Field Trip, School Based Program, Tour Groups
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K, Adult, Postsecondary, Preschool
Cost
Accommodations
Autism Program, Outdoor Lunch Space, Special Education Programs

Learning Experiences

Field Trip

Village Life Tour

In this guided tour costumed interpreters will walk students through our 1836 village stopping along the way in the Visitor’s Center, Chapel/Schoolhouse, Blacksmith Shop, Carpentry Shop, Manager’s House, and General Store. While traveling from building to building they will also draw your attention to various other points of interest. This tour will highlight what daily life was like in the year 1836, giving students a chance to see craftsmen practicing their trade and learn about occupations of the past, get a glimpse of a 19th century school day, and see how the lives of everyday people in the early 19th century differ from the lives we lead today.

Subjects Covered

history, industrial revolution, 19th century, science, engineering

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, k, postsecondary, preschool
Capacity
120 stu., Max 50 chap., Min 2 chap.
Activity

field trip

Duration
120 min.
Price Options

$14.00 per Person for Students

Games on the Green

This experience allows students, teachers and chaperones to learn 9 games from the 1830s! Throughout the 2 hour experience, your students will be separated into groups and go to 3 different game stations with historic games: Tabletop (and pub) games, Lawn games, Social games. At each station, there are 3 different types of games that students can learn and play! With the games, students will learn why the games were created and played in the 1830s. Groups will be rotated three times so they all can learn every station. There is also a break for students/campers to hydrate and have a snack in between turns. If you are interested in this tour, please be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing that is appropriate for the weather and easy to move around in!

Subjects Covered

history, industrial revolution, 19th century

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, adult, k, postsecondary, preschool
Capacity
120 stu., Max 50 chap., Min 2 chap.
Activity

field trip

Duration
120 min.
Price Options

$14.00 per Person for Students

Scout Programs

Patch Program

The Historic Village offers a scouting patch for Boy and Girl Scouts. The patch program gives scouts the opportunity to explore what life was like in the past by interacting with our historic interpreters and exploring the historic buildings. The patch program for Allaire was designed and created by a Farmingdale, NJ resident in 2004 working towards her Gold Award and was revamped in 2016. The program is a questionnaire, scavenger hunt throughout the village.

There are two choices to participate in this program: guided tour or a self-guided tour.

Guided tours are offered Monday through Friday and can be conducted anytime between 12PM to 4PM. These are $14 per scout, parent, and sibling.

Self guided tours can be any time between 11am to 4pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during our open season. Weekends are recommended as that is when most of our historic buildings are open.
The self-guided tour is $9 per and $5 per parent and sibling over the age of 4.

During our open season, which is April to November, the village is only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Subjects Covered

history, 19th century, science, chemistry, engineering, industrial revolution

Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, k
Capacity
120 stu., Max 50 chap., Min 2 chap.
Activity

scout programs

Duration
120 min.
Price Options
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