Costumed tours of 1719 farmstead
Garretson Forge & Farm in Fair Lawn is a Dutch Colonial homestead dating to 1719, preserved as a living history site where costumed docents give tours of the house and gardens on select Sundays, and seasonal events like the Fall Harvest Festival feature farm demonstrations and activities for children.
Indoor & outdoor · Rainy-day pick · Quiet-friendly
The Fall Harvest Festival in October includes hands-on activities for kids and farm-to-table demonstrations; plan for a full day (10am–3pm).
Open House Sundays run April through November on alternating dates from 1–4pm; check the calendar ahead since tours don't happen every Sunday.
Costumed interpreters give period-accurate tours, making the 1700s–1800s feel tangible for older kids interested in history.