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SUMMARY:Minisink Trail Marker Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the installation of the final Minisink Trail marker in Monmouth County.  This will be the final sign in a series of eight\, placed in Monmouth County from Navesink to Freneau Woods (Aberdeen).  There will be guest speakers and an unveiling ceremony followed by refreshments. \nClick on the flyer image for more information: \n \n  \nThis project has been co-sponsored by the Matawan Historical Society with the assistance of the Monmouth County Park System. \nPlease RSVP to Cathy Zavorskas: zavorskas5@gmail.com
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/minisink-trail-marker-dedication/
LOCATION:Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center\, 360 Monastery Lane\, Aberdeen\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
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SUMMARY:Burrowes Mansion Tours - Cancelled for Today
DESCRIPTION:Our normally scheduled tours for the third Sunday of the month will be cancelled today (4/19) as we work on setting up new exhibits.  We’ll be back next month for the Weekend in Old Monmouth!
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/burrowes-mansion-tours-cancelled-for-today/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T210000
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SUMMARY:April Meeting: John Schneider - “The Deadly Divide”
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to welcome well-known local historian John Schneider back to MHS! \nPlease join us for this free event\, open to the public.  A brief business meeting will follow John’s talk.  This event is co-sponsored by the Keyport Historical Society. \n  \nTopic – “The Deadly Divide: America’s First Civil War During the American Revolution” \nHistory Is About to Get Uncomfortable\, but in the Best Possible Way \nThe American Revolution didn’t unfold the way most of us were taught. And this year\, Monmouth250 isn’t beginning with a parade or a polite lecture. Instead\, it’s beginning with a challenge. \nOn April 27th\, at Matawan Borough Hall\, sponsored by the Matawan and Keyport Historical Societies\, historian and author John Schneider will continue our series of local Monmouth250 events with a riveting presentation that reexamines the Revolutionary War through a lens most people have never seen. \nNamed one of Monmouth County’s Top 50 Historians of the last 50 years\, Schneider doesn’t retell familiar myths\, he dismantles them. Drawing on deep local research\, original sources\, and decades of scholarship\, his presentation reveals how the Revolution was fought here—along the bays\, rivers\, back roads\, farms\, and taverns of New Jersey—often in ways far messier\, riskier\, and more human than traditional history books admit. \nThis is the Revolution as it was lived: fought by ordinary people with extraordinary consequences\, and driven by trade\, supply lines\, loyalties\, betrayals\, and survival.  And yes\, there will be stories told that very few people know. \nBefore and after the presentation\, attendees will be invited to take part in a unique interactive experience: Selfie opportunities in Revolutionary-era clothing\, holding period relics\, and posing in front of a historically inspired backdrop\, It’s an unforgettable way to step into the 18th century and take a piece of history home with you. \nIn addition\, John will have many of his books available for purchase and signing\, including Fighting for Freedom on Raritan Bay\, The Deadly Divide\, and Origins of Liberty\, along with other acclaimed works exploring the Revolutionary era in New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic. These are books that go far beyond textbook history into the real forces that shaped American independence. \nIf you think you already know the Revolutionary War\, this event may surprise you. If you love history\, this will deepen it. If you think history is boring\, this may change your mind. \nThis is where Monmouth250 begins in Matawan and Keyport. \nAbout John Schneider \nJohn Schneider\, an ever-popular speaker at MHS\, is an award-winning local historian\, author\, teacher\, and television host. He brings history to life through storytelling\, humor\, and deep respect for the human experience. More information about his work can be found at https://createavisionmedia.com/. \n  \nFree admission.  All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/april-meeting-john-schneider-the-deadly-divide/
LOCATION:Matawan Borough Hall\, 201 Broad Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:Weekend in Old Monmouth
DESCRIPTION: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 2nd and Sunday\, May 3rd\, 2026.  The Mansion will be open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 12 PM to 5 PM on Sunday.  Volunteers will be on hand to give short tours and answer questions.  This is a free event!
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/weekend-in-old-monmouth-6/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
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SUMMARY:Weekend in Old Monmouth
DESCRIPTION: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 2nd and Sunday\, May 3rd\, 2026.  The Mansion will be open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 12 PM to 5 PM on Sunday.  Volunteers will be on hand to give short tours and answer questions.  This is a free event!
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/weekend-in-old-monmouth-7/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T090000
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SUMMARY:Rummage Sale - POSTPONED TO 5/16
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed to 5/16/26 because of the threat of rain.  Please see event entry for that date.
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/rummage-sale/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
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SUMMARY:Rummage Sale (NEW DATE)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE NEW DATE: Postponed from 5/9/2026 \n***One of the BEST rummage sales in all of NJ returns May 16th!*** \nPlease join us for the Matawan Historical Society’s 3rd Annual Rummage Sale & Fundraiser – Saturday\, May 16th in the backyard of Burrowes Mansion from 9 am – 1 pm \nWe have will have incredible items for sale with most starting at $1. \nAs anyone who has been to our previous sales knows\, there will be thousands of items\, old and new\, with something for everyone! Bicycles\, antiques\, odds and ends\, most for $1! Come and shop with us in the historic backyard of our 303-year-old museum\, Burrowes Mansion (that actually still has British musketball holes in the walls!) \n*Matawan Aberdeen Historical Society members will be given presale access at 8:30 the morning of the event. Join today at the link below. No residency or attendance required: \nmatawanhistoricalsociety.org/join-or-donate/ \nSuggested admission donation of $3 per person. All proceeds from the sale and admission will go towards supporting our non-profit charitable organization and maintaining Burrowes Mansion Museum. \nParking will be available at the Matawan Train Station\, the municipal parking lot located at Broad & Little Streets\, and street parking along Main Street. \nPlease share with friends and family. Follow Matawan Historical Society on Facebook and Instagram for more updates. \nMore details available on the event page: 3rd Annual Rummage Sale & Fundraiser \nWe thank you for your support!
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/rummage-sale-new-date/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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SUMMARY:Burrowes Mansion Tours
DESCRIPTION: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). \nEach tour leads visitors room-to-room while guides discuss the Mansion’s dramatic history\, unique architecture\, period furniture\, and the fascinating people who lived there.
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/burrowes-mansion-tours-55/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting: The Declaration of Independence Spoken by America’s Own Uncle Sam
DESCRIPTION:Larry Mihlon is a retired Chief of Police from West Long Branch who has been a living historian\, reenactor and actor for decades. In celebration of our Nation’s 250th Anniversary\, he has assembled a presentation of Uncle Sam and performs a reading of the Declaration of Independence\, as well as a brief overview of the Uncle Sam character…which includes some Monmouth County ties to that star spangled\, American icon. \nFree admission. All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/monthly-meeting-the-declaration-of-independence-spoken-by-americas-own-uncle-sam/
LOCATION:Matawan Borough Hall\, 201 Broad Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T103000
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SUMMARY:Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Grave Marker Dedications
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to dedicate new grave markers for Revolutionary War Patriots at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Matawan.  Those being honored include: \nCaptain Samuel Carhart (1737 – 1809)\nPrivate William G Crawford (1757 – 1837)\nPatriot Samuel Forman (1713 – 1792)\nPrivate John Lisk (1756 – 1823)\nSergeant William Van Pelt (1760 – 1839) \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/mt-pleasant-cemetery-grave-marker-dedications/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Cemetery\, 6 County Rd 516\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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