Atlantic Highlands Historical society-Strauss Museum

The Strauss Mansion Museum, home to the Highlands Historical Society, stands out as the sole Queen Anne-style building in Monmouth County accessible to the public. Inside, visitors can explore a variety of exhibits and rooms showcasing period-furniture, including a library, Victorian parlor, tool room, and Native American and Lenape room. Guests can also wander through the Victorian-style garden on the museum grounds and enjoy free admission to the establishment. The on-site gift shop offers a selection of publications and gift items for visitors to peruse and purchase. Generated from their available business information

The Atlantic Highlands Historical Society, established in 1973, is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the common past of Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Their headquarters, the Strauss Mansion Museum, built in 1893, offers self-guided tours showcasing Victorian-era period displays, a room dedicated to the history of the Lenni Lenape, local history collections, and a vast newspaper archives and library. Throughout the museum season from April to December, the society hosts various historical and cultural programs, including open meetings, lecture nights, a Music at the Mansion concert series, and seasonal events like arts and crafts festivals and spooky October events. The society relies on memberships, donations, and program income to support its daily operations and welcomes contributions of any size.Generated from the website

HistoryArtist Robert O'Connor started the Painted Frame in a small space behind Zoe's Vintage Kitchen. We moved to First Ave in Atlantic Highlands in March 2013 and opened Second Story Art Gallery six months later. We are professional framers and artists and can solve any framing or sculpture mounting challenge. We carry many eco-friendly framing options as well as a wide array of eco-friendly decorative accessories including recycled glassware, frames, soy candles, signs, maps, jewelry, and much more. We also run Second Story Art Gallery featuring original artwork for local and regional artists.SpecialtiesPicture Framing, eco-friendly decorative accessories