On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, Matawan Historical Society Mansion volunteers provide tours of the Burrowes Mansion to the public. Everyone is welcome and the tours are free (although donations to the Society are greatly appreciated). Each tour leads visitors room-to-room while guides discuss the Mansion’s dramatic history, unique […]
On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, Matawan Historical Society Mansion volunteers provide tours of the Burrowes Mansion to the public. Everyone is welcome and the tours are free (although donations to the Society are greatly appreciated). Each tour leads visitors room-to-room while guides discuss the Mansion’s dramatic history, unique […]
On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, Matawan Historical Society Mansion volunteers provide tours of the Burrowes Mansion to the public. Everyone is welcome and the tours are free (although donations to the Society are greatly appreciated). Each tour leads visitors room-to-room while guides discuss the Mansion’s dramatic history, unique […]
Archaeological Treasures of Matawan and Aberdeen Speaker: Ralph Phillips The Matawan Historical Society is delighted to welcome Ralph Phillips, a distinguished New Jersey archaeologist who spent his childhood in the Matawan/Aberdeen area during the 1940s and 50s. Growing up when much of Matawan was still undeveloped, Ralph explored the local farms and fields, where he […]
NOTICE: Tours for Sunday, Feb. 2 have been canceled due to a heating system issue at the Mansion. On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, Matawan Historical Society Mansion volunteers provide tours of the Burrowes Mansion to the public. Everyone is welcome and the tours are free (although donations to […]
On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, Matawan Historical Society Mansion volunteers provide tours of the Burrowes Mansion to the public. Everyone is welcome and the tours are free (although donations to the Society are greatly appreciated). Each tour leads visitors room-to-room while guides discuss the Mansion’s dramatic history, unique […]
Railroads, Tourism, and Commuters at the Jersey Shore Speaker: Bill Elwell Nestled halfway between two of America's most important cities, the Jersey Shore seems perfectly positioned to be a vacation destination. What was once desolate beachfront did not become a vacationing mecca overnight. Railroads were the defining factor in creating and shaping the development of […]
Join us on Sunday, March 9th at 3:00 PM for a FREE piano concert with Steven Russell and others. There will be a performance of 18th through 20th century music with recorder, flute, and cello featuring the Mansion's Wason piano built in Matawan in 1914. There will be light refreshments. Donations gratefully accepted. All are […]
On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, Matawan Historical Society Mansion volunteers provide tours of the Burrowes Mansion to the public. Everyone is welcome and the tours are free (although donations to the Society are greatly appreciated). Each tour leads visitors room-to-room while guides discuss the Mansion’s dramatic history, unique […]
Cemeteries are invaluable historical and cultural resources, yet they remain among the most vulnerable heritage sites, facing threats from environmental degradation, neglect, and development pressures. Effective cemetery preservation requires a multifaceted approach that balances historical integrity, legal protections, and community engagement. In this talk, Monmouth County Park System archaeologist Kristen Hohn discusses the challenges facing […]
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