Celebrate An 1836 St. Patrick's Day At Allaire Village In Wall

WALL, NJ — For a different St. Patrick's Day experience, consider a bit of time travel.

Step back into 1836 at the Historic Village at Allaire for a 90-minute guided tour to celebrate the Irish heritage of the community that grew up around James P. Allaire’s once-prosperous Iron Works there.

Tours take place on March 11, beginning at 11 a.m.

Costumed interpreters will guide you through historic buildings and trade shops, and you can take in live music, trades work and hearth-cooking demonstrations.

The event is a chance to enjoy the "sights, sounds, smells and stories of life in 1836," according to the organizers of the event. You can also learn a little bit more about the contributions of Irish-American ancestors who worked there.

Here are the guidelines for tickets, which can be purchased on the website:

• Tickets are available by time slot and sell at $15 per person.
• Tours every half hour starting at 11 a.m. Spaces are limited.
• Ticket purchases must be made in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
• Once tickets are purchased, no refunds and transfers are available.
• This tour is not recommended for children 5 years of age or younger.
• Historic buildings will not be available to un-ticketed visitors between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• On arrival, check for your tour at the Allaire Community Hall. All tours will depart from this location. Please check in at least five minutes early for your tour.

Revenue from these sales goes to Allaire Village Inc., the not-for-profit organization that operates The Historic Village at Allaire.

The Historic Village at Allaire is at 4263 Atlantic Ave., Wall, 07727.

The Village is a living history museum located within Allaire State Park. The 40-acre historic site includes a museum and multiple buildings from the early 1800s.

According to a history of the Iron Works, James P. Allaire purchased the property in 1822.

The Village interprets the year 1836 because it was the most prosperous year in the village and America at the time. In 1837, America would suffer an economic depression. The once active community fell into decline. The fires of the furnace were extinguished in 1848.