Presenter: Daisy Orr, MHS member and Burrowes Mansion guide Topic: Who Built the Burrowes Mansion? The intriguing story of the Bowne family and their wide-ranging influence on Matawan and regional history. Daisy will describe the series of events that led to the settlement of Matawan and the building of the Mansion. She will also discuss our […]
Haunted History Walking Tours are back on Saturday, October 29th as part of the Matawan Halloween Spooktacular Saturday. Tickets are on sale now for 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm. on Eventbrite. Just click here https://MatawanHauntedHistoryTour.eventbrite.com
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, […]
PRESENTER: John Lazar TOPIC: A Collection of Historic Artifacts John Lazar has been collecting a variety of items that relate back to the history of Matawan as well as unusual and rare items relating to different periods in our history. John will bring some of these collectibles for us to see and explain the stories […]
A Matawan Tradition is back and better than ever. Live Holiday Music brought to you by: Balancing Act Quartet - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm MHS Members - Diane Doolittle and Steve Russell - 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Stop in and listen to the sounds of the holiday season! Balancing Act will sing in […]
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PRESENTER: MArk Chidichimo TOPIC: House Genealogy - Researching the history of your home.
Presenter: Kurtis Roinestad Topic: "The History of Matawan" - A new presentation and slideshow told in an informative and entertaining way. Trivia will be included at the end so hone those listening skills and see how many you answer correctly!
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 6th and Sunday May 7th, 2023. The Mansion will be open to the public from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 12 PM to 5 PM […]
An in-costume theatrical portrayal of the life and legacy of Philip Freneau, "The Poet of the Revolution." For more information, please see this link: Philip Freneau Presentation