A living history display of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, and North American B-25 Mitchell… America’s backbone bomber aircraft of World War II.

This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history. 

Sixty years after their use over the skies of enemy territory, they embark on a new mission over the skies of America to honor our veterans of World War II, promote education of our future generations about the role of the aircraft and the flight crews of World War II, and to preserve these treasures of American aviation history where they belong: the sky.

A $12 donation for adults and $6 donation for children under 12 is requested for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft.
You can find out more by visiting the website at www.collingsfoundation.org

On Friday July 15, 2010 the Historical Society of Ocean Grove will be holding their Annual House Tour.  This is one of the most popular summer events in Ocean Grove.

The Present Meets the Past event is a  self-guided walking tour taking visitors to various sites within this Victorian community.  

The tour, held rain or shine, includes some of Ocean Grove’s historic edifices as well as lovely Victorian homes, tents,  Bed and Breakfasts, and tours of the Great Auditorium and the Centennial Cottage. Transportation service is also provided to help convey visitors from one distant site to the next.

The House Tour gives visitors a unique opportunity to experience ways in which the charm and graciousness of Victorian life and architecture can be adapted for 21st Century living.

Ticket donations are $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the tour,  For more information call 732-774-1869.

Longstreet Farm is an 1890s Living History Farm that is listed on the National Register of  Historic Places.  Be taken back to rural life in the 1890s with the costumed interpretive staff plowing, planting, harvesting cooking and cleaning in the methods and customs of the 19th Century. 

The carefully restored farmhouse is an excellent example of rural prosperity in the late Victorian period. 

Step inside the massive Dutch barn and learn about daily life and farming practices of that time.  Year-round activities include:

Blacksmithing

Work Horse Demonstrations

Wood Stove cooking

Rug Hooking

Quilting

For directions and info follow the link  http://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2530

(Photo courtesy of Stevemarcsicc)