On Saturday and Sunday, September 11-12, 2004, the Friends of Long Pond Ironworks will host the annual 18th Century Living History Weekend at historic Long Pond Ironworks. Visitors will see what a British-occupied town in the strategic North Jersey Highlands would have been like during the War for Independence. During the weekend, reenactors portraying local Patriot militia will attempt to liberate the village from British control. The event is co-sponsored by the New Jersey Militia, Heard's Brigade, and Shreve's Light Horse.

In addition, the reenactment will fetures demonstrations of 18th century civilian and military activities, including camp life, drills, and crafts. A battle scenario will be fought each day around 2 p.m. The event is open to the public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers from the Friends of Long Pond Ironworks will be on hand to give guided tours of the Historic District.

The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to preserving and restoring the remaining structures of this unique 18th and 19th century industrial site and village and interpreting its history. FOLPI is an Officially Recognized Friends Organization of Long Pond Ironworks State Park.