With nearly 200 vendors signed up for the big day, we can expect big crowds to return this year to the Matawan Historical Society Table. Please join us at the Burrowes Mansion for the festival!

The Cliffwood Beach Tours scheduled for Sunday, 10/23, have been postponed due to pending rain. We will reschedule in Spring 2023. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates

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 […]

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 […]

Save the date.  More details to come.

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!