This Weekend in New Jersey History – July 12–13, 2025
Looking to step into the past this weekend? New Jersey is packed with public events at historic houses, Revolutionary sites, and local parks. Whether you're after musket demos, mansion tours, or living history reenactments, there’s something for every history lover!
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🏛️ Dey Farm Historic Site (Monroe Township)
Event: Open House Tours
When: July 12–13, 2025
Details: Step inside the 18th-century Dey farmhouse. Family-friendly tours and a visiting “Bookbike” storymobile.
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🏰 Liberty Hall Museum (Union Township)
Event: Guided House Tours + Architecture Walk
When: July 12 & 13
Details: Explore 250+ years of NJ history. Upcoming Maker Monday for kids on July 14.
Visit Liberty Hall
⚔️ Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage (Somerville)
Event: "Mr. Frelinghuysen Goes to Trenton"
When: July 10, 6:30 p.m.
Details: Living history program about New Jersey’s First Provincial Congress of 1775.
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🛍️ Allaire Village at Allaire State Park (Wall Township)
Event: Summer Flea Market
When: July 12, 8 a.m. start
Details: Find antiques and crafts in a preserved 19th-century iron village.
Visit Allaire Village
🍇 Double Trouble State Park (Lacey Township)
Event: Guided Tour of Historic Cranberry Packing House
When: July 12, 10 a.m.
Details: Learn about the cranberry industry's legacy in the Pine Barrens.
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🦋 Red Bank Battlefield (National Park, Gloucester County)
Event: Butterfly Festival
When: July 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (rain date July 13)
Details: Kids' bug parade, pollinator tours, crafts, and historic house open.