Long Pond Ironworks to host Weekend of Living History
Hewitt. The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks will host a Weekend of Living History featuring 19th-century activities, military demonstrations and a Saturday night Candle Lantern Tour at Long Pond Ironworks State Park.
| 28 Aug 2026 | 01:13
The Long Pond Ironworks will host a Weekend of Living History on Sept. 12-13. (
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The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks will transport visitors to the 1830s and 1840s during a Weekend of Living History at Long Pond Ironworks State Park, featuring 19th-century crafts, cooking, games, military demonstrations and entertainment for all ages.
The event will showcase high-society activities presented by the Royal Sussex Society, while Her Majesty’s 35th Royal Sussex Regiment will conduct musketry drills and military demonstrations.
A Saturday night Candle Lantern Tour will begin at 8 p.m., featuring stories from the West Milford Players and music by the Ministers of Apollo. Space is limited, and tickets must be reserved in advance. Admission is $10 per person, and children younger than 10 are not permitted on the lantern tour due to safety concerns and adult themes.
Day admission is $10 per person at the door. Candle Lantern Tour tickets are also $10 per person.
For more information or to reserve lantern tour tickets, call 973-657-1688. Additional information is available through the Friends of Long Pond Ironworks on Facebook and Instagram or at longpondironworks.org.
Long Pond Ironworks State Park is at 1334 Greenwood Lake Turnpike, Hewitt.
