The Historic Village At Allaire

The Historic Village at Allaire is a living history museum and event venue in Farmingdale, New Jersey, set within the preserved grounds of the former Howell Iron Works — a self-sufficient industrial community that dates to the 1800s. Listed on the National Register of Historic Sites, the village recreates life as it existed in 1836, when the site encompassed a blacksmith shop, carpentry shop, bakery, church, general store, school, and workers' homes. At the heart of its private event offerings is a non-denominational chapel that has hosted couples for nearly 200 years. Available year-round for weddings, baptisms, christenings, and memorial services, the chapel brings a quiet, understated elegance to ceremonies of any scale or style — from simple and minimal to more fully decorated celebrations. The village sits within 60 miles of New York City, Atlantic City, and Philadelphia, with convenient access to the Garden State Parkway and I-195.