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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-59/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260803T183000
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SUMMARY:Whaleboat Warriors: The Privateers of Raritan Bay and Matawan Creek
DESCRIPTION:The Revolutionary War in New Jersey was more than a contest between George Washington’s Continentals and the red-coated British. Thousands of New Jerseyans took up arms on one side or the other without ever putting on a uniform. Many boarded privately owned whaleboats and small ships in the Raritan Bay to attack the British. Historian Michael Adelberg will discuss the privateers of the Raritan Bay and their base of operations in the Matawan Creek in a lecture that will feature the original reports of the privateer activities. \nAfter the lecture\, Adelberg will hold a book signing for his new book\, The American Revolution on the Jersey Shore\, and then return for a discussion of the fascinating Revolutionary War career of John Burrowes\, Jr.\, of Matawan. He rose to the rank of major in the Continental Army and then held a number of civilian offices including serving as the sheriff of Monmouth County. \nAbout Michael Adelberg \nMichael Adelberg has been researching the American Revolution in Monmouth County\, New Jersey\, for over thirty years. He is the author of the newly published\, The American Revolution on the Jersey Shore; the award-winning The American Revolution in Monmouth County; and three other books. His essays on the American Revolution have appeared in The Journal of Military History\, The Journal of the Early Republic\, The Wilson Quarterly\, and other scholarly journals. Adelberg’s research has been recognized by the New Jersey Historical Commission\, the New Jersey Studies Academic Alliance\, the David Library of the American Revolution\, the public television program NJ Today\, and the government of Monmouth County. \n  \nThis event is co-sponsored by the Matawan Historical Society\, Keyport Historical Society\, and the Monmouth County Park System.
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/whaleboat-warriors-the-privateers-of-raritan-bay-and-matawan-creek/
LOCATION:Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center\, 360 Monastery Lane\, Aberdeen\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260811T023340Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Lit Festival
DESCRIPTION:Continuing our celebration of America’s 250th birthday… \nJoin us for the “Revolutionary Lit Festival” that features readings\, films\, and talks that highlight the work of 18th and 21st century New Jersey poets\, including Philip Freneau!  This Monmouth County edition will take place in Matawan and Long Branch.  See locations and details in poster below. \n 
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/revolutionary-lit-festival/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260728T162039Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Whaleboat Races of 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Great Whaleboat Races of 2026 are coming to Lake Lefferts Park in Matawan on Saturday\, August 29th\, 5:00–7:30 PM.Three towns. Three whaleboats. One race to “capture” the mayors of Aberdeen\, Keyport\, and Matawan — all in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. \nMusic\, food\, kids’ games\, inflatables\, and colonial reenactors round out the evening. Free and open to everyone. \nLake Lefferts Park – Ravine Drive and Matawan Avenue.  Parking at Matawan Ave.\, Main Street\, and Bank of America Lot \nQuestions: Recreation@matawanborough.com \n*** Sponsored by Matawan Borough and the Matawan Historical Society with assistance from the Borough of Keyport\, the Keyport Yacht Club\, and the Keyport Historical Society.
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/the-great-whaleboat-races-of-2026/
LOCATION:Lake Lefferts Park\, Ravine Drive\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T140000
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DTSTAMP:20260905T232005Z
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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-60/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T140000
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CREATED:20260917T185738Z
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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-61/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000
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SUMMARY:Matawan Day Fall Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an exciting day on Main Street this October 3rd from 12:00 pm – to 5:00 pm. MHS will be on the street with a table giving information and selling merchandise and memberships. It is one of our busiest days and the best opportunity for the public to get to know who we are and what we do.
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/matawan-day-fall-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T190000
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SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: Women of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:When we think of the American Revolution\, we often recall the familiar stories of the Declaration of Independence\, George Washington\, and the battles that secured American independence. But woven throughout that history are the stories of women whose courage\, sacrifice\, perseverance\, and contributions were essential to the Revolutionary cause. \nJoin us as T.J. Fallon of Dead History presents “Remember the Ladies—Women of the American Revolution\,” a fascinating look at the lives\, experiences\, and final resting places of the women who lived through—and helped shape—the American Revolution. \nFrom women whose names are familiar to those whose stories have largely faded from our collective memory\, T.J. Fallon brings these remarkable women to life and explores the many ways they contributed to the struggle for independence. \nThis entertaining and informative presentation offers a fresh perspective on the American Revolution and reminds us that the story of our nation’s founding is not complete without remembering the women who helped shape it. \n\nCo-sponsored by the Keyport Historical Society and the Matawan Historical Society.
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/remember-the-ladies-women-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Keyport Yacht Club\, 115 1st St\, Keyport\, NJ\, 07735\, United States
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SUMMARY:Philip Freneau Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Philip Freneau (1752–1832) was a poet\, a patriot\, and a journalist whose words helped shape a nation – and he lived\, wrote\, and is buried right here in our own backyard off Poets Drive. Come spend the day with the neighbor who gave the Revolution its voice. \nBring a friend\, bring the family\, and help us celebrate as Monmouth County marks America’s 250th. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/philip-freneau-day-2026/
LOCATION:Freneau Woods Park Visitor Center\, 360 Monastery Lane\, Aberdeen\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T080000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Antiques Market
DESCRIPTION:The Christmas Antiques Market is officially open for vendors\, and spaces are available now on a first-come\, first-served basis! \nSaturday\, November 14 | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nMatawan Borough Hall & Gymnasium — 201 Broad Street\, Matawan \nOver 10\,000 square feet of space. Held entirely INDOORS. No weather worries! \nVENDOR DETAILS \n\nSpace size: 8’ x 4’\nCost: $30 donation per table space.  You keep 100% of your sales.  FINAL VENDOR DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 1.\nVendors must provide their own tables\nSetup: Friday\, November 13\, 6:00–8:00 PM or Saturday\, November 14\, 6:00–7:30 AM\n\nWHAT SELLS HERE:  Blow molds\, glass ornaments\, ceramic trees\, bubble lights\, putz houses\, vintage Santas\, tinsel and aluminum trees\, holiday tins\, linens\, nativities\, Christmas kitsch of every stripe. We ask that vendors bring a majority of vintage and antique Christmas and holiday items. That’s what our shoppers are coming for\, and that’s what makes this show different from every other indoor market. \nOur audience shows up. Our famous rummage sales have drawn thousands of shoppers. We’re putting the same promotional muscle behind this one and look forward to making this a yearly Christmas tradition. \n  \nRESERVE YOUR SPACE HERE: \nhttps://matawanhistoricalmembers.org/vendor_register.php \n  \nIMPORTANT — PLEASE READ: Vendor spaces can ONLY be reserved directly through the Matawan Historical Society at the official link above. We have had scammers target our events in the past by commenting or messaging people offering to “sell” tables. Any other offer is a scam. Do not send money to anyone else. If you’re unsure\, message our page or email Recreation@matawanborough.com to verify. \nNeed a special accommodation or have questions? Please let us know in the comments box when you register. \nThis is a charity event run entirely by volunteers\, with all proceeds supporting the Matawan Historical Society and Matawan Borough Recreation. Thank you for helping us start a new Matawan holiday tradition! \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/christmas-antiques-market/
LOCATION:Matawan Borough Hall\, 201 Broad Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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