On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, 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 […]
Cemeteries are invaluable historical and cultural resources, yet they remain among the most vulnerable heritage sites, facing threats from environmental degradation, neglect, and development pressures. Effective cemetery preservation requires a multifaceted approach that balances historical integrity, legal protections, and community engagement. In this talk, Monmouth County Park System archaeologist Kristen Hohn discusses the challenges facing […]
On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, 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 […]
Speaker: TJ Fallon Topic: Stories Behind the Gravesites of Our Presidents Join us for an unusual adventure with the return of TJ Fallon. Founder of Dead History, Mr. Fallon will detail his travels to locate the graves of famous historical figures - this time US presidents. His past presentation last November was quite interesting and […]
The sale will be held on Saturday May 10th from 9am-1pm in the Burrowes Mansion backyard, 94 Main St., Matawan. Matawan Aberdeen Historical Society members will be given presale access at 8:30 the morning of the event. (Please join via the "Join or Donate" tab on our main menu, above.) All proceeds from our sale […]
On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, 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 […]
Speaker: Joe Grabas Topic: Owning New Jersey: Historic Tales of War, Property Disputes & the Pursuit of Happiness We are pleased to have guest speaker Joe Grabas for our next presentation. Joe published his first Book in 2014, Owning New Jersey: Historic Tales of War, Property Disputes & the Pursuit of Happiness. New Jersey's land […]
On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, 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 […]
Speaker: Dr. Richard Veit Topic: "Envisioning New Jersey: A new visual history of the Garden State" Professor Veit will present The Garden State, The Crossroads of the Revolution, the Suburban State, the Sopranos State, the Sandy State, and the home of the Toxic Avenger: what is New Jersey? In this illustrated presentation, Dr. Veit will […]
On the first and third Sunday of each month, September through June, 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 […]