Welcome to the Matawan Historical Society

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

Mansion Book CoverThe 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

Burrowes Mansion 300th Anniversary

Burrowes Mansion Raid 2023On June 3rd and June 4th 2023, the Matawan Historical Society held a historic event honoring the Burrowes Mansion and its 300 years of history.  The festivities included a reenactment of the 1778 Mansion raid by the British (see video here), a self-guided walking tour of the Matawan historic district, tours of the Mansion, and many other activities.  The anniversary was featured in the Asbury Park Press on June 3rd.

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Saturday 10/5 - Come visit our table at Matawan Day Fall Festival 2024 to learn more about membership benefits, local history and purchase some Matawan swag/merch.

Also make sure to join us for our first annual corn shucking contest and show us your speed! It will be a great day for the entire family.
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Saturday 10/5 - Come visit our table at Matawan Day Fall Festival 2024 to learn more about membership benefits, local history and purchase some Matawan swag/merch. 

Also make sure to join us for our first annual corn shucking contest and show us your speed! It will be a great day for the entire family.
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