The Matawan Historical Society is proud to announce the long-awaited reprinting 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. The Burrowes Mansion, constructed in 1723, celebrated its 300th Birthday in 2023, and this newly expanded edition […]
We are happy to announce that the Matawan Historical Society and Burrowes Mansion Museum will be participating in the annual “Weekend in Old Monmouth” on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday May 5th, 2024. The Mansion will be open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 12 PM to 5 PM […]
We are happy to announce that the Matawan Historical Society and Burrowes Mansion Museum will be participating in the annual “Weekend in Old Monmouth” on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday May 5th, 2024. The Mansion will be open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 12 PM to 5 PM on […]
On the first and third Sunday of each month, 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 architecture, period furniture, […]
Please join us for the Matawan Historical Society’s Summer Rummage Sale and Fundraiser - Sunday, June 2nd in the backyard of Burrowes Mansion in Matawan from 9 am - 2 pm. (Rain date 6/9). Most items starting at $1! Thousands of items old and new, something for everyone all in the backyard of our historic […]
NO BURROWES MANSION TOURS on Sunday, July 7th. Tours are suspended for the summer until September 15th. We hope to have air conditioning in place in 2025!
Friday July 12th, save the date! The Matawan Aberdeen Historical Society is proud to present “The 108th Anniversary of the 1916 Matawan Shark Attack Walking Tours.” Join us to hear the incredible story of tragedy and heroism that shocked a nation and inspired the movie “Jaws.” This year’s event will be held one day only, […]
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 […]
It is that time of year again, and we are planning the 2024 Historical Society Haunted History Tour. As always, we are looking to change things up a bit this year and will be doing the tours around town again with some new and familiar stories. However, we are looking into the trolley/shuttle bus concept—which we haven't done since the […]
After a hot, humid, and fleeting summer, it’s time once again for the Matawan Historical Society “Welcome Back Barbeque” to be held on Monday, September 23rd, 6:30 pm. The Committee will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, veggieburgers, and soft drinks, so bring along your favorite side dishes to help us usher in another exciting season of events, programs […]