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 300th Anniversary
On 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, 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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It's a beautiful day to take a walk through history with two amazing options:
Stop in at the Burrowes Mansion - 94 Main Street, Matawan between 2:00 - 4:00 pm and learn the amazing history of this 300 year old gem in downtown Matawan.
Stop down at Veteran's Memorial Park in Cliffwood Beach today for the Cliffwood Beach History Tour at 2:00 pm and 4:00pm. Kids pirate activities there too. Both events are free.
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