Welcome To Historic Cold Spring Village

Largest Open-Air Living History Museum in New Jersey

Spend a few hours or the whole day with us in the Village!
THE 1800s COMES TO LIFE when you visit restored, preserved buildings on a 30-acre site.
Historically clothed interpreters demonstrate blacksmithing, printing, woodworking, basket weaving, bookbinding, and more!

Historic Cold Spring Village grounds will be closed during the day on Sunday, September 21 as Lunar Faire sets up.
Lunar Faire begins at 5:00pm that night. Entrance at the Seashore Road gate only. See event page for more information.

NOTICE: THE ROUTE 9 GATE IS CLOSED - PLEASE ENTER ON SEASHORE ROAD NEAR COLD SPRING BREWERY!
735 Seashore Road, Cape May, NJ, United States, 08204

OLD FASHIONED GAMES AND CRAFTS

Saturday, September 20, 2025
11am - 4pm

Step back in time for a day of old-fashioned games and pastimes!

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AN EVENING WITH LOUISA

Friday, September 19, 2025
2 Seatings - 4:00pm and 6:00pm

Specially menu by Chef Jessica Karoyl of Provence & a live performance by re-enactor Pat Jordan as Louisa May Alcott.

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GHOST WALKS

Friday Evenings
Starting at 8pm

A family-friendly ghost walk around the village! Please no pets & bug spray suggested. $16 - adults | $14 - children

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As of September 7, 2025

Business Office and Welcome Center:
Open Monday thru Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Village Grounds are open to walk during this time but historic buildings will not be open.

Village Open for Special Event Weekends
Saturdays and Sundays 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Thru October 5th
Admission Required

The Village grounds will be closed during the day on Sunday, September 21 as Lunar Faire sets up. Lunar Faire begins at 5:00pm that night.
Entrance at the Seashore Road gate only. See event page for more info.

Check Event Page for additional dates, details, prices and tickets

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Now Accepting Bookings
for Private Events Only
609-884-0114
or emaill ssheldon@hcsv.org