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WELCOME TO FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP HERITAGE SOCIETY

Making history come alive!

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Freehold Township Heritage Society is to preserve, protect and promote the history and physical remnants of our past.

501c(3) Non Profit Organization that helps preserve and restore our Historic Sites in Freehold Township

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Upcoming Events

  • Old Time Jam
    Old Time Jam
    Tue, Dec 10
    Oakley Farm Museum
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Dec 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
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  • FTHS Monthly Board Meeting
    FTHS Monthly Board Meeting
    Tue, Dec 10
    Oakley Farm Museum
    Dec 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Dec 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Our monthly board meeting is open the public. All are welcome.
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  • Stoneybrook Friends of Old Time/Charlie Jam
    Stoneybrook Friends of Old Time/Charlie Jam
    Tue, Dec 03
    Oakley Farm Museum
    Dec 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Dec 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Stoneybrook Old Time Jam at the Oakley Farm
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  • Old Time Jam
    Old Time Jam
    Tue, Nov 12
    Oakley Farm Museum
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Nov 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    join us for an Old Time Jam!
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  • FTHS Monthly Board Meeting
    FTHS Monthly Board Meeting
    Tue, Nov 12
    Oakley Farm Museum
    Nov 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Nov 12, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Our monthly board meeting is open the public. All are welcome.
    Share
  • Stoneybrook Friends of Old Time/Charlie Jam
    Stoneybrook Friends of Old Time/Charlie Jam
    Tue, Nov 05
    Oakley Farm Museum
    Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Stoneybrook Old Time Jam at the Oakley Farm
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  • Wycoff Burial Grounds
    Wycoff Burial Grounds
    Sat, Nov 02
    Wycoff Burial Grounds (between 20 and 22
    Nov 02, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wycoff Burial Grounds (between 20 and 22, 20 Great Bridge Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Nov 02, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Wycoff Burial Grounds (between 20 and 22, 20 Great Bridge Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Visit a revolutionary era graveyard here in Freehold Township
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  • Old Time Jam
    Old Time Jam
    Tue, Oct 08
    Oakley Farm Museum
    Oct 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Oct 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Oakley Farm Museum, 189 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA
    Join us for an Old Time Jam!
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GET INVOLVED

Are you interested in history of Freehold Township and surrounding communities?

Are you looking for a social event that is fun!!??

Do you like meeting new people??

 

Then the Freehold Twp. Heritage Society is for you--we are looking for people to help us spread the word about our Township and County’s history!!  You’ll have the opportunity to volunteer at: 

 

  1. Oakley Farm Museum-Wemrock Road-Freehold Twp.-300 years of history in one spot-listed on National Register of Historic Places-Host/Hostesses/Tour Guides needed

  2. West freehold schoolhouse-Wemrock Road-Freehold Twp.-which opened in 1847 and was in continuous operation until 1935-host/hostesses/Tour Guides needed

  3. Georgia Road Schoolhouse-built in 1862 but schooling actually started here in 1735-host/hostesses/Tour Guides needed

  4. WE NEED A NEWSLETTER EDITOR ASAP—IF YOU ARE COMPUTER SAVVY AND CAN HELP US PLEASE LET US KNOW—NEWSLETTERS ARE DONE 4 TIMES A YEAR.  

Also needed are handy persons for light carpentry, etc.; sound equipment operators for pavilion programs; hostesses for farmhouse and schoolhouses

We offer Letters of Community Service for those who need it for school (i.e. National Honor Society and/or religious groups)

 

We start our programs usually in April with open houses -- we need you for 2-4 hrs. 1 weekend day or weeknight a month through December.

We will train you to be Tour Guides -- no worries -- if interested please check out our website www.oakleyfarmmuseum.org or email us at ftheritagesociety@gmail.com

 

Let us know if you can help -- Thanks in advance!!

Get your name on our email list 

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Society.  Our volunteers are an integral part of the Society's success. We want to provide you with a variety of fun, interesting and interesting opportunities. Please fill out the application in the link below. We need you!

MEMBERSHIP FORM

When you become a member. you support the organization's mission of education and preservation. The Heritage Society strives to make its resources available to the widest possible audience, thereby enriching knowledge of our shared past.

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PERSONALIZED BRICK FUNDRAISER

Bricks can be engraved in remembrance of a loved one, in the name of supporter(s) of the Heritage Society, a business name, or something meaningful to you. Please download the form below.

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DONATION FORM

We are grateful for donations of any size to help preserve the history of Freehold. Please fill out the form below if you would like to help support our mission.

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CONTACT US

Get in touch to find out more about our beautiful historic sites and current projects and membership.

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