The Strauss Mansion, the historic summer cottage in Atlantic Highlands, officially opened its 2025 season and will now be open every Sunday from now through December.
Hardworking and creative volunteers have already laid out plans for a series of major events in addition to self-guided tours of the mansion that will encourage visitors throughout the 2025 season.
The Mansion is one of the historic sites highlighted by the Monmouth County Historical Commission on their annual Weekend at Old Monmouth. Set for May 3 and 4, the Weekend in Old Monmouth self-guided tour enables visitors to map out their visits of more than 50 unique sites in Monmouth County.
The Strauss House will be open for the tour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Mary 3, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. Maps of all the sites on the tour will be available at the Strauss House, and volunteers will be on hand to give some of the history of the mansion built as a summer cottage in the 1800s. There are no entrance fees at any of the historic sites on the historic weekend.
The highly popular Music at the Mansion will be held in June with local musician Patty C and the Pints performing again by popular request. His music genre is a little country and a little rock and roll.
Check out the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society website for more information on entry fee and ticket purchase for the event. The concert starts at 7:30 and attendees are asked to bring a lawn chair for supreme comfort and relaxation at the outdoor event on the back lawn, so long as the weather cooperates.
The Society’s Arts and Crafts Fair will be July 19 and the annual historic cruise aboard the Navesink Queen will be held Aug. 10. This year’s cruises will be a sunset cruise to add to the unique beauty of the waterway under sundown colors.
The Museum Port Supper will be held Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. with more information available closer to the event. Guests in the past appreciate the idea of bringing a covered dish of their choice to share with other table guests.
One of the September events will be the annual flea market held September 13 with a September 20 rain date.
Still in the planning and scheduling stages are more events throughout the season, including the annual vintage softball game and the Victorian Tea, highlights of earlier seasons.
Persons interested in joining the Atlantic Highlands Historic Society are invited to visit their website for further information.
Membership keeps their doors open, as proceeds directly benefit the maintenance and restoration of the 130 year-old museum. Members and volunteers are the core of this community organization.
Membership runs January through December. To become a member, print out the membership form citing type of membership desired and mail to:
Atlantic Highlands Historical Society
PO Box 108
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
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Membership keeps their doors open, as proceeds directly benefit the maintenance and restoration of the 130 year-old museum. Members and volunteers are the core of this community organization.Membership runs January through December. To become a member, print out the membership form citing type of membership desired and mail to:Membership keeps their doors open, as proceeds directly benefit the maintenance and restoration of the 130 year-old museum. Members and volunteers are the core of this community organization.Membership runs January through December. To become a member, print out the membership form citing type of membership desired and mail to:Membership runs January through December. To become a member, print out the membership form citing type of membership desired and mail to:
