Presenter:  Rick Geffken Topic: “Stories of Slavery in Monmouth County, NJ” In this talk, historian Rick Geffken presents the history of slavery in Monmouth County and our local area.  According to Rick: Slavery was “baked into” New Jersey from its very beginnings. In the 1664-65 Concession and Agreement of the Lords Proprietors of the Province of […]

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 Schneider Topic: “My View of Our History” In this special presentation, John Schneider takes an often-humorous journey through time as he describes his experiences as a local historian. John is recognized by Monmouth County as one of the top 50 historians in our area during the last 50 years.