Monmouth County, New Jersey is filled with dark and traumatic events winding through its incredible history.  Hot spots of paranormal activity are filled with tortured and unsettled souls.  Join archaeologist and local author, Jack Grodeska for an evening of Haunted History, Wednesday, October 15, at 7:30.  (Bring some ghost stories of your own to share!)

A new movie for Atlantic Highlands. Filmed right in the Strauss Mansion Museum and various locations in surrounding areas, come on out and see this new horror film. This movie was directed and produced by local resident, Troy Burbank and the Leonardo Boyz Production. Why not watch it in the location it was mostly filmed. What Lives Here is the new cult classic. Click here to purchase tickets.

This will be our final showing of the classic 1922 silent film, Nosferatu. We will again have an amazing band, led by Cody Mc Corry, to play the music and sound effects for this movie. This event is scheduled for Sunday, September 28th. There will be two showings for this film. First showing will be at 7pm and second showing will be at 9pm. For ticket purchase, go to www.ahhistory.org/gift-shop.

Once again, we will be having this very popular event. Tickets for our annual Victorian Tea sell out quickly. Let’s step back in time and enjoy this turn of the century tradition. As you sit in our parlor and on our expansive wraparound porch, you will be presented, on three tiered serving trays, Scones, Finger Sandwiches and fancy Desserts. Of course, there will be plenty of varieties of teas. This event is presented in a joint venture with the Highlands Historical Society. Tickets will be $40 per person. You can purchase these tickets through Venmo. Just go to your Venmo account and select the pay option and type @historicalhighlands. You can also send a check to the Highlands Historical Society, PO Box 13, Highlands, NJ 07732.

For our free Monthly Speaker Series for September, we will have Land Surveyor and Historian Thomas C. Finnegan. Craig Finnegan, LS, a local land surveyor and historian. Known to most locals as Craig, he has been practicing surveying his whole life carrying on the business started in 1924 by J. Craig Finnegan. Craig will talk about the history of mapping and surveying in Monmouth County from Colonial times to the present. Much of what we see today in the shapes of properties and municipal boundaries was influenced by surveyors. A few of our Founding Fathers were surveyors and their influence greatly impacted how our land and how our country was shaped and settled. Did you know that three of the faces on Mount Rushmore are of surveyors? Surveying is more than the survey that you got when you purchased your house. It’s about history, development, land use, property rights and politics and more.

Craig has purchased the records of many of the old surveyors in the area. There is a good possibility, if you are searching old maps and surveys. you will come across a name Craig has in his historical records. Craig is a fascinating speaker with a trove of knowledge of the area. This is one talk you do not want to miss.

Talk begins at 7:30 pm, Wednesday September 17, at the Strauss Mansion Museum, 27 Prospect Circle, Atlantic Highlands. Admission is free but donations are gladly accepted.

Over 100 vendors offer a variety of items, such as antiques, collectibles and crafts as well as new and vintage merchandise. The society will be selling refreshments.  From morning coffee, muffins and bagels, to afternoon lunch items. This event is from 10am-4pm at the AH Municipal Harbor.

Atlantic Highlands Historical Society will be hosting a dedication ceremony for our recently installed native species garden at the Strauss Mansion Museum. This garden will be dedicated to Anne Petereit.  Known as the Flower Lady, Anne committed her time maintaining all the plantings throughout the town of Atlantic Highlands. Come join us in celebrating her life and dedication.  This event will take place at 1pm.  Refreshments will be served at the ceremony

This evening’s performer will be Soprano Opera Singer, Jacqueline Quirk.  This will be the fourth year that Jacqueline will be performing.  The title of her performance will the Big Band, Broadway and a Touch of Class.  Jacqueline is an internationally recognized performer who has sung all over the world including locally at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center. This performance begins at 7:30pm.  Tickets for this event can be purchased here.

We will have two great artists and musicians playing at the Strauss Mansion Museum in August. Renee is well known for her distinctive voice and plays a wide range of music, from country to modern indie-rock. Named Songwriter of the Year for New Jersey Stage Magazine, you cannot miss this beautiful voice. Cranston Dean is another amazing vocalist, musician and songwriter. His music draws from many styles, such as folk, jazz, country, rock and more. This is an outdoor event so make sure to bring you lawn chair. Click here to purchase tickets.

Please join us for a relaxing evening of food and conversation. Meet your neighbors from next door, around the corner, down the street or in a neighboring town. Bring a cover dish to feed a number of people and your favorite beverage. But most of all, bring your appetite. This free event takes place right on the wraparound porch of the Strauss Mansion Museum, located at 27 Prospect Circle in Atlantic Highlands.

Please join us on Saturday, August 16th for a for a spiritual evening. At a young age, Gail was aware that she was able to see spirits and visions. Using this gift, Gail was able to work directly with law enforcement to help solve numerous cases involving missing an exploited children. She has also recently been able to communicate with animals. Come see Gail as she helps bring closure and healing to many of her audience. This event will take place at the Strauss Mansion Museum and will run from 6-10pm, The cost is $55 per person which includes coffee and dessert. Just click here to purchase your ticket. Disclaimer—This is a group event and there is no guarantee that you will receive a personal reading or connection with a loved one who has passed. We must inform you that this demonstration is for entertainment purposes only. Should you receive a reading, Gail nor the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society assume no responsibility for what you choose to do with the information you receive. Information is subject to personal interpretation. At no point, the information provided should be substituted for medical, financial, legal or psychological services.

We are changing things up a bit and this years cruise on the Navesink Queen will take place in the early evening so that you will be able to catch a spectacular sunset. There will still be some delicious sandwiches, salads and snacks. A historian will also be on the cruise to lecture about the history of the area as we cruise along the Raritan Bay, Navesink River and up to Officers Row. There will be a cash bar. No coolers or outside food or beverages will be allowed. No one under 16 will be permitted. Tickets will go on sale the beginning of May. This event sells out fast so make sure you get yours early. More notices will be posted before the release date. There is no rain date for this event. For ticket purchase, click here.

We have a great band booked for our July Music at the Mansion. The Greenhouse Band plays an eclectic mix of Rock, R&B Soul of the 60's, 70's and beyond, They have played at a variety of location throughout Monmouth and Ocean County. So come out and enjoy an evening of some great music. Fee of $20 can be paid on line. Just click on this link. Or you can pay at the door the night of the venue. Don’t forget your beach chair as this will be an outdoor concert.

Come join us on August 2nd with a special double feature. First, we will be showing a short film by local filmaker, Blaise Cauvin. Blaise graduated from Seton Hall with a degree in film production. Widows Walk was written, produced and directed by Blaise. It is a psychological thiller about a lonely man struggling with life when he meets a ghostly women in an abandoned mansion. Filmed at locations throughout Atlantic Highlands including the Strauss Mansion. Second movie is going to be the 1947 classic The Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison. A romatic tale of a modern day women who moves into a seaside cottage that is still being haunted by a handsome sea captain. Both movies for only $15.00. Click here to purchase tickets.

For our monthly free Speakers Series, we will have garden designer and horticulturist, Leeann Lavin. A local resident, Leeann has traveled the world inspired by gardens and growers that create atonishing garden art. With her vast knowlege of garden design, she will be presenting a lecture called "Public Gardens to Home Gardens. This event will take place on July 23rd at the Strauss Mansion Museum. This event will start at 7:30pm.

Well, we have crossed over the 50 year mark and will be in our 51st year of running our annual Arts and Crafts Fair. More vendors this year, more choices of one of a kind arts and crafts. This event runs from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, July 19th.(there is not rain date) As previous years, it will be located right in the center of town on 1st Ave, in front of the Wells Fargo Bank, at Veterans Park. If you wish to be a vendor, please email at ahhistoricalevents@gmail.com.

We are excited to welcome back Pat and his band.  If you like a little rock and a little country, you are going to love this band.  This is an outdoor concert(weather permitting) in the back yard of the Strauss Mansion Museum, so bring a beach chair and your favorite beverage.  Tickets will be $20 and can be purchased online starting May 1st, or purchased at the door the night of the concert.  This event starts at 7:30pm. For ticket purchase, click here.

For our monthly lecture at the Strauss Mansion Museum, we will have well known local historian and archeologist Jack Grodeska. Jack will present “The Bracelet”. This is a remarkable true story of how a POW/MIA bracelet, purchased in 1972, sparked a 52 year search for a missing navy pilot over Laos during the Vietnam War. This moving presentation weaves together personal memory, military history and new discoveries that shine the light on sacrifice and remembrance. As always, this is a event. The lecture begins at 7:30

A Weekend in Old Monmouth is an annual two-day event, which Strauss Mansion Museum will be a part of. It will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. where over 50 of the Monmouth County history sites open their doors to visitors and waive their admission fees. A Weekend in Old Monmouth is a self-guided to

A Weekend in Old Monmouth is an annual two-day event, which Strauss Mansion Museum will be a part of. It will take place on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 4 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. where over 50 of the Monmouth County history sites open their doors to visitors and waive their admission fees.

David is a history professor at Brookdale Community College. He is also a human rights advocate, author of literary and academic works and an avid hiker, cyclist and traveler. His discussion for the evening with be on the situation in Ukraine. Dr. Bassano spent the summer of 2024 engaging in volunteer work. He will describe his experience in this war-torn country and the determination and resilience of the Ukrainian people. As always, our speaker series are free. It will be held at the Strauss Mansion Museum on April 16th, starting at 7:30pm

Welcome back to a new year at the Strauss Mansion Museum. Once you enter our front door and tour our 1893 Victorian Mansion museum, you’ll journey back through the rich history from the turn of the 20th century and what is was like to live in Atlantic Highlands at that time. Whether you’re a history buff, looking to do research or simply curious, there’s something here for everyone. Feel free to ask questions, take your time, and immerse yourself in the wonders around you. Enjoy the experience! We will be open from 12pm to 4pm every Sunday until mid December.

Come join us at the Strauss Mansion Museum for an evening of acapella music. The Atlantic Highlands Elementary School Choir will be entertaining us with Christmas music. This free event takes place on Thursday, December 19th at 7:30pm. There will be snacks and beverages available. All are welcome.

Come join us at the Strauss Mansion Museum on Sunday, December 15th at 4:30pm for a free viewing of everyone’s favorite holiday movie, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. This event is for children ages 3 to up. Some surprises in store and free popcorn. We might even have a visit from the big man himself. Reservation is required. Just go to this link.

A second night at the Strauss Mansion for this classic movie. If you can’t make it on Friday night, then come on Saturday. Same great music and sound effects from Cody McCorry and his band. Just click here to purchase tickets.

Nosferatu makes his haunting appearance again this year at the Strauss Mansion Museum. This movie sells out every year. Live music accompaniment is provided by Cody McCorry and his band. They play 90 minutes of music and sound effects to go along with this silent film. This movie classic from 1922 can’t be missed. Only $20. So, just click on the here to purchase your tickets. Two dates at the mansion to choose from.

Back for another year by popular demand. People can’t seem to get enough of this movie. Our local Cult Classic. Filmed at the Strauss Mansion and surrounding areas in town and beyond. We are not sure how much longer this film will be bringing in the crowds, so don’t miss out on the presentation this year. Just click here to purchase your tickets.

What better lecture to be added to our spooky October than to talk about illusionist escape artist and stunt performer Harry Houdini. Journalist and historian Jack Grodeska will deliver, what will surely be, an interesting history of this mysterious man. This free lecture begins at 7:30pm.

Yes, it did make it’s premier in April at Smodcastle. But, now it will be making it’s premier at where it was actually filmed. This movie is not for the faint at heart. This R rated movie has a lot or blood and guts. Creator, Producer, Director Troy Burbank and the Leonardo Boyz Productions takes horror to a whole new level. Come out to the Strauss Mansion Museum to see what may take Don’t Go In the House off it’s local horror classic throne. This one is going to sell out quick. Go here to purchase ticket. We suggest you buy two so you don’t have to drive home alone. Since this is an R rated movie, no one under the age of 17 is permitted.

This lecture is given by commercial diver, Richard Simon. We are all familiar with Simon Lake’s sub, the Argonaut, as its replica sits right down in Atlantic Highlands Harbor. But among other submarines he built, there was one called the Defender. Lost for almost 80 years, it was finally found in Long Island Sound. Come and listen to this interesting story of the history of Lake, the Defender and its discovery. This free lecture begins at 7:30pm.