Volunteers needed for help at our table. Rain Date: Sunday October 3rd

Matawan Haunted History Tours are back again for another year of fun historic accounts mixed with stories of paranormal activities. This year, we will present an all new walking tour taking you along a new route with new ghost stories and historical accounts. Be prepared to walk about 1 1/4 miles during the 1 1/2 […]

Did you know about the beach resort, giant ferris wheel, and largest salt water pool every built at the time? How about the pirates that sailed down along the shores of Raritan Bay from the Atlantic Ocean burying treasure in carefully hidden alcoves along the way? The Matawan Historical Society is getting ready to present […]

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, […]

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, […]

After much thought and discussion regarding the current rise in COVID-19 cases and our upcoming dinner, the Matawan Historical Society Board of Directors has decided to err on the side of caution and postpone this annual event until the spring. Set your Yankee Swap gifts aside and we'll keep our raffle and contest prizes aside […]