Open Hearth Cooking and Tinsmithing at the Covenhoven House

Come and observe 18th-century style cooking over the open hearth and experience colonial life as you tour the house. Visitors will be invited to sample tasty treats made from authentic “receipts” provided by our guest hearth cook, Susan Luczu.

In addition, craftsman Jerry Smith will be on site to demonstrate the art of tinsmithing, as practiced in the 18^th and 19^th centuries. Mr. Smith will be making tin cookie cutters, scoops and cups and explaining the techniques used as he works. 

  Guests will be able to take guided tours of this landmark house built in 1752 for William and Elizabeth Covenhoven.  The Covenhoven House later served as headquarters for British General Sir Henry Clinton before the Battle of Monmouth in June of 1778.  The tour of the house will include a discussion of how tea was served in the eighteenth century. 

Admission is free – Bring the family.  Covenhoven House is located at 150 W. Main Street in Freehold near the Rt. 9 overpass.  Parking is available at Grace Lutheran Church at the corner of West Main Street and Business Route 33.