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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. \n  \n 
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/burrowes-mansion-tours-51/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T160000
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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. \n 
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/burrowes-mansion-tours-52/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
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SUMMARY:January Meeting - John Schneider (POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER)
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: THIS EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED.  New date to be announced soon. \n  \nWe are happy to welcome well-known local historian John Schneider as our first speaker of 2026!  Please 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 January 26th\, at the Matawan Masonic Lodge No. 192\, sponsored by the Matawan and Keyport Historical Societies\, historian and author John Schneider will kick off our 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/january-meeting-john-schneider-on-the-deadly-divide-americas-first-civil-war-during-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Matawan Masonic Lodge No 192\, 192 Main St.\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043400
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - John Schneider: "The Deadly Divide"
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: POSTPONED DUE TO STORM.  This event will be rescheduled. New date to be announced soon. \nWe are happy to welcome well-known local historian John Schneider as our first speaker of 2026!  Please 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 January 26th\, at the Matawan Masonic Lodge No. 192\, sponsored by the Matawan and Keyport Historical Societies\, historian and author John Schneider will kick off our 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/february-meeting-john-schneider-the-deadly-divide/
LOCATION:Matawan Masonic Lodge No 192\, 192 Main St.\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000
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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-53/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043400
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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. \n 
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/burrowes-mansion-tours-54/
LOCATION:Burrowes Mansion Museum\, 94 Main Street\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043400
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SUMMARY:March Meeting: Rick Geffken - "New Jersey's Revolutionary Rivalry\, the Untold Story of Col. Tye & Capt. Huddy"
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to welcome well-known local historian Rick Geffken as our first speaker of 2026! (John Schneider’s talk\, postponed because of multiple snowstorms\, has been rescheduled to April 27\, 2026.) \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: New Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry\, the Untold Story of Col. Tye & Capt. Huddy \nThe intriguing and little-known story of the Revolutionary War conflicts between a runaway slave called Col. Tye fighting for the British and his Patriot foe. The extralegal hanging of militia Capt. Joshua Huddy in Highlands\, New Jersey created an international incident when George Washington resolved to hang a British P.O.W. in retribution. These incidents threatened the success of the Paris Peace Treaty talks which were saved by the intervention of the Queen of France\, Marie Antoinette. \n \nAbout Rick Geffken \nRick Geffken has authored numerous articles on New Jersey history and presented historical papers at the New Jersey History & Historic Preservation\, the New Jersey Education Association\, the New Jersey Library Association\, and the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton). \nHe is part of a project called the New Jersey Slavery Records Index under the auspices of Rutgers University\, (New Brunswick). He joined the New Jersey Social Justice Reconciliation Committee to commemorate the only recorded lynching of a Black man in New Jersey. \nIn 2023\, Rick was recognized for historical contributions by The Monmouth County Historical Association\, and the Monmouth County Clerk for his efforts in the preservation and knowledge of Monmouth County history. The Monmouth County Genealogy Society awarded Rick the Barbara Carver Smith Distinguished Service Award in 2025. \nA former U.S. Army officer and Viet Nam veteran\, Rick retired from a career with Hewlett-Packard. He earned a BS from St. Peter’s University\, a Teaching Certificate from Monmouth University\, and an MA from Montclair State University. \nRick is a Trustee of the Shrewsbury Historical Society. He formerly served on the Board of the Friends of Cedar View Cemetery\, and the Jersey Coast Heritage Museum at Sandlass House. He is an advisor for the Tinton Falls Historic Preservation Commission; the Board of the Asbury Park Museum; a member of the Monmouth County Historical Association; and former Board member of Truehart Productions. \nRick Geffken has authored numerous articles on various aspects of New Jersey history for local newspapers\, magazines\, historical societies\, and newsletters. He has presented historical papers at the New Jersey History & Historic Preservation conferences. He has participated in Symposia for groups such as the Rutgers Business School (Newark\, NJ); the Navesink Maritime Historical Association\, and has appeared on the New Jersey Cable TV show\, Family Historian. \nRick has spoken about New Jersey historical topics – Lost Amusement Parks; Quakers & Slavery in NJ; New Jersey’s Submarine Inventors: Simon Lake & John Holland; The Morris Family of NJ; Historical Maritime Events along the New Jersey Coast; Mysteries of the 1777 Battle of Navesink; The Lenape/Munsee Peoples & European Settlers in New Jersey – at dozens of historical societies and libraries. He has been a featured speaker at the Trent House Museum\, the Quaker Meeting of Shrewsbury\, the Battleground Historical Society\, and other organizations. \nRick has taught courses on New Jersey slavery for Monmouth University (West Long Branch); and on Revolutionary War topics at Brookdale Community College (Lincroft). He contributes to the New Jersey Slavery Records Index project under the auspices of Rutgers University (New Brunswick). \nAs an active member of the New Jersey Social Justice Reconciliation Committee\, Rick was instrumental in placing a memorial plaque in Eatontown\, the 1886 site of the only recorded lynching of a Black man in New Jersey. He was also successful in convincing Middletown Township to erect a commemorative plaque at Cedar View Cemetery\, purchased by fourteen free Black men in 1850. \nHe works closely with the Middletown NJ Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. \nRick’s books include:\nThe Story of Shrewsbury Revisited\, 1965-2015\nLost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore\nHidden History of Monmouth County\nTo Preserve & Protect\, profiles of people who recorded the history and heritage of Monmouth County\, New Jersey\nStories of Slavery in New Jersey.\nNew Jersey’s Revolutionary Rivalry\, the Untold Story of Col. Tye vs. Capt. Huddy
URL:https://matawanhistoricalsociety.org/event/march-meeting-rick-geffken-new-jerseys-revolutionary-rivalry-the-untold-story-of-col-tye-capt-huddy/
LOCATION:Matawan Masonic Lodge No 192\, 192 Main St.\, Matawan\, NJ\, 07747\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T043400
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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
DTSTAMP:20260421T043400
CREATED:20260415T163427Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260421T043400
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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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