Pride in Our Past & Present
Settled by a group of Scottish Presbyterians beginning in the 1680’s, Matawan was first called New Aberdeen, and then Mount Pleasant. Today, Matawan’s historic town core retains its appeal as a place to live, work, and shop.
Burrowes Mansion Book Now Available
The new edition of The Burrowes Mansion of Matawan New Jersey: and Notations on the History of Monmouth County, Second Edition (2023) by Mary Lou Diecker and Barry C. Orr is now available! The Burrowes Mansion, constructed in 1723, celebrated its 300th Birthday in 2023, and this newly expanded edition of the book commemorates that anniversary. Please visit our “Shop” page to order your copy
America’s 250th Birthday celeBRATION
The Borough of Matawan has adopted the 250-Resolution formally announcing Matawan’s participation in the upcoming 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America.
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We invite you to attend our next presentation on Monday, March 24th, at 7:00 pm at the Matawan Municipal Building - 201 Broad St. Guest speaker and archaeologist, Kristen Hohn will discuss the significance of cemeteries as an invaluable historical and cultural resource. She also explains that they remain among the most vulnerable heritage sites, facing threats from environmental degradation, neglect, and development pressures. Kristen discusses the challenges facing burial sites today and examines best practices in documentation, conservation, and advocacy. The event is free with light refreshments to follow.
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