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.
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.
Special Announcement: The Matawan Historical Society is pleased to announce that it is collaborating with the Keyport Historical Society on a series of special events celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. This includes co-sponsoring related lectures in our regular monthly meeting series, as well as partnering on special events commemorating the local fight for independence in the Bayshore area. Both Matawan and Keyport are proud partners in the RevolutionNJ and MonmouthNJ 250 programs.
Matawan and Keyport’s first collaborative event will be John Schneider’s lecture “The Deadly Divide: America’s First Civil War During the American Revolution” on January 26, 2026. A complete list of our upcoming events will be published soon.
Burrowes Mansion History
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.
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📋 TWO DAYS - THE FULL RUNDOWN
Christmas Antiques Market at Matawan Borough Hall
📍 WHERE: Matawan Borough Hall & Gymnasium, 201 Broad Street, Matawan
⏰ WHEN: Saturday, November 14, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎟️ ADMISSION: $5 donation at the door
🏠 INDOORS - 10,000+ square feet, heated. The forecast looks great also.
🅿️ PARKING: Free - along Broad, Main, South, and Orchard Streets as well as neighboring parking lots on Broad.
💵 BRING CASH - not every vendor takes cards
📦 BRING A BOX OR TOTE for your glass
❓ QUESTIONS: Recreation@matawanborough.com
All admission proceeds benefit the Matawan Historical Society and Matawan Borough Recreation. Run start to finish by volunteers.
🎁 ALSO SATURDAY: the MRHS Holiday Shop, 10 AM – 3 PM at 450 Atlantic Ave, less than a mile away, supporting the Matawan Regional High School PTO with free admission. Another event within a mile: Homemade Soup and Craft Sale at the GFWC Woman's Club of Matawan, 199 Jackson- free admission. Park once, hit all 3.
Two days. See you Saturday.
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#ChristmasAntiques #VintageChristmas #MatawanNJ #MonmouthCounty #NJEvents
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🇺🇸 Today we honor all who served
The Matawan Historical Society thanks every veteran in our community and remembers those from Matawan who answered the call across generations - from the Revolution to today.
(Photo: Doughboy Statue - Memorial Park, Matawan, NJ)
#VeteransDay #matawannj #thankyouforyourservice
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