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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🏛️ FREE Burrowes Mansion Tours TODAY! 🏛️
Join us this afternoon from 2-4 PM for a free guided tour of the historic Burrowes Mansion!
At 303 years old, this remarkable home was already standing 9 years before George Washington was even born! Imagine everything these walls have witnessed.
Tours are held every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, so if you can’t make it today, mark your calendar for next time!
📍 Burrowes Mansion, Matawan, NJ
🕑 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
💰 FREE — all welcome!
We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸
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🎄 SAVE THE DATE! 🎄
You’ve packed our record-breaking rummage sale, one of the best in New Jersey. You sold out our 1916 Shark Attack 110th Anniversary Tours. Now the Matawan Historical Society and Matawan Borough Recreation are starting a brand-new holiday tradition…
✨ The Christmas Antiques Flea Market! ✨
📅 Saturday, November 14
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Matawan Borough Hall, 201 Broad Street, Matawan
🎟️ Admission: $5 donation at the door
Hunt for vintage blow molds, ceramic trees, glass ornaments, bubble lights, putz houses, Santas, and treasures from Christmases past, all just in time to deck your halls with a little history.
❤️ This is a charity event run entirely by volunteers. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Matawan Historical Society and Matawan Borough Recreation, helping preserve our town’s history and fund programs for our community. Your $5 donation and every purchase make a real difference right here at home.
🛍️ VENDORS: Have Christmas antiques, vintage decor, or holiday collectibles to sell? Vendor information will be released next week, so stay tuned! For questions, message us here on Facebook or Instagram, or email Recreation@matawanborough.com
Mark your calendar, tell a friend, and start your holiday season the old-fashioned way! 🎅
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Christmas Antiques Flea Market at Matawan Borough Hall
#MatawanHistoricalSociety #MatawanNJ #ChristmasAntiques #VintageChristmas #FleaMarket #MonmouthCounty #ShopLocal #GiveLocal #SaveTheDate
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