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 […]
Saturday, October 5th, 12 pm - 5 pm (Rain Date - 10/6) Matawan Day Fall Festival will be held in a new location this year. It is moving from Main Street to Terhune Park and Hourihan Field. Part of Broad Street will be included as well as South Street. Since we will not be on Main Street […]
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 […]
The Matawan Aberdeen Historical Society is proud to present our 2024 Matawan Haunted History Walking Tours on the evening of Saturday, October 26th. There will be 4 tours - 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm. Each tour will cover roughly 1.5 miles and last about 90 minutes. Presale tickets become available on […]