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.

We are coming up on our 44th year of hosting our annual Flea Market. Always a crowd pleaser, it is attended by thousands of people each year. This year, we will have more vendors and more merchandise of a very eclectic variety. Anything you may be looking for can be found at the AHHS flea market. Open from 10am to 4pm. It takes place in parking lot of the Atlantic Highlands Marina, right at the end of First Ave. If you wish to be a vendor, please contact Bette at 732-291-4313. Rain date will be September 21st

We are pleased to have back at the mansion the wonderful Jaqueline Quirk. Jaqueline is a world renowned Soprano opera singer. She has performed all over the world in many well known operas. To attend one of these venues can be expensive. But, you can see her perform at the Strauss Mansion Museum and the cost is only $20. Her selection for the evening will be Big Band hits, Broadway show tunes and of course Opera Arias. To purchase tickets, just click here. Performance begins at 7:30pm.

Join us in August to continue our Music at the Mansion Series. On August 30th, we will welcome Renee Maskin and special guest, Cranston Dean. Her genre of music is country, rock and folk. She is a singer/songwriter and has already made a name for herself. She has performed all over New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York, including opening up for Chrissy Hinds and the Pretenders. And then, add Cranston Dean into the mix. This going to be an amazing concert. This outdoor event takes place on August 30th starting at 7:30pm(weather permitting). So come out to Strauss Mansion Museum at 27 Prospect Circle in Atlantic Highlands and bring your beach chair and your favorite bottle of wine. For ticket purchase, click here.

Back by popular demand. A community comes together to enjoy some great food and enjoyable conversation. All that you need to do is bring a covered dish. Maybe something that is your signature dish. Make sure it is enough to feed more than a few people. Bring your favorite beverage. As in the title, this will take place on the panoramic wraparound porch at the Strauss Mansion Museum. The festivities begin at 6:30pm. Just in time for a gorgeous sunset. In case of rain, we can always move it inside. So come out and meet your back door neighbors and beyond. We do also ask that you bring a non-perishable food item or baby product to be donated to our local food panty.

We will again be hosting our annual History Cruise on the Navesink Queen. This enjoyable event will take place on August 11th. The boat will be leaving out of Pier 1(behind Sissy’s) at the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor. Departure time is promptly at 12pm. Lunch, snacks and desserts are included with a cash bar. No outside food or beverages will be allowed. We are happy to say our speaker will again be historian and journalist, Muriel Smith. The boat will take us along the bay into Highlands and up the Navesink River. It will then cruise up to Sandy Hook and Fort Hancock along Officers Row. Age limit for this event is 16 or older. There is no rain date for this event and tickets are non-refundable. We always sell out quickly so be sure to book early. Just click here for tickets

Take Me Out To The Ball Game. That’s right, it’s that time again. Always a crowd pleaser. What better way to spend a summer day then at a free Vintage Baseball Game. So, come out on Saturday, July 13th, to watch how baseball used to be played. NO GLOVES! This event will be taking place at the Atlantic Highlands Fireman’s Field right on West Highland Ave and Avenue C. Gates open at 9:30 am and events start at 10:00 am. The first game starts at 11:00 am. There will be games for the kids, entertainment and a snack shack for your food and beverage purchase. Or bring your own cooler and make it a picnic.

Come join us on July 20th for our 50th, that’s right, I said 50th year of our annual Arts and Crafts Fair. Always held right in the center of town on First Ave in Atlantic Highlands(in front of the Wells Fargo Bank). Bigger and better, more vendors, more gift ideas. Don’t miss out on this one. This event starts at 10am and continues until 4pm. If you wish to be a vendor, please email us at ahhistoricalevents@gmail.com

This lecture will be on peanut stone, a widely used building material during the turn of the century. Our speakers will be Sheila Weinstock, from the Highlands Historical Society, and Bob Zelinski. From homes, bridges and yard walls, you can see it used on locations all around the surrounding towns. This free lecture begins at 7:30pm.

We will be starting off our monthly Music at the Mansion with a fantastic group. Pat Conley, and his band, The Pints bring such upbeat music to our back yard. If you like a little rock, a little country and a little pop, you are going to love this group. Bring your lawn chair and your favorite snacks and beverage and sit back to listen to some great music. Only $16pp in advance and $20 at the door the night of the concert. This event will begin at 7:00pm on the lawn of the Strauss Mansion Museum. Click here to purchase tickets

Freelance writer and historian, Jack Grodeska, will be discussing another American Revolutionary War hero, Captain Adam Hyler. As a privateer, Hyler, on his sloop called Revenge, and some small whaleboats, made several raids on British ships right here in the Raritan Bay and New York harbor. This free lecture start at 7:30pm.

Author and historian Rick Geffken will be discussing American military officer and privateer, Joshua Huddy. Huddy was revered as a local hero of the Revolutionary War. Come and listen to his history and maybe learn some things about him you didn’t know. This free lecture begins at 7:30pm on May 15th.

****SOLD OUT****Mark your calendars. We are bringing back our Victorian Tea Party that was so popular last year. Why not start your Mothers Day a day early and come up to the Strauss Mansion on Saturday, May 11th, This event will again be held on our panoramic wraparound porch. There will be Scones, Finger Sandwiches and Scrumptious Desserts and Fruits. We will also give you your choice of teas and other beverages. Door prizes are included. We encourage you come in your favorite vintage or historic dress, And don’t forget the hat! Your hosts are the Atlantic Highlands and Highlands Historical Societies. Cost will be $35.00 and the event will be from 12:30pm to 3:30pm. You can pay by Venmo. Just go on the app and search for @historicalhighlands to make your purchase. You can also use Paypal at paypal.me/historicalhighlands. Finally, you can also mail a check to Highlands Historical Society, PO Box 13, Highlands, NJ 07732. Payments must be in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.