Jersey.
The village was originally established as a bog iron furnace known as the Howell Works, which the company's owner
James P. Allaire, endeavoured to turn into a self-contained community.
Allaire Village and its existing buildings are now operated by a non-profit organisation-Allaire Village, Inc. Historic
Interpreters work using period tools and equipment in the blacksmith, tinsmith, and carpentry shops, while the old
bakery sells cookies, and general store serves as a museum store.m
The people of the village, manage and operate a 40 acre historic site, which includes a museum and multiple
buildings from the 1800's.
Visitors can get a unique look at life inside an industrial village in 1836
On November 7, 1836 Martin Van Buren, Jacksonian Democrat, was the winner of the
presidency over future president, Willaim Henry Harrison, the people of the village dress up in the clothes of that era to celebrate each year.
Howard Works Blacksmith Shop
