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 […]

It is that time of year again, and we are planning the 2024 Historical Society Haunted History Tour. As always, we are looking to change things up a bit this year and will be doing the tours around town again with some new and familiar stories. However, we are looking into the trolley/shuttle bus concept—which we haven't done since the […]

After a hot, humid, and fleeting summer, it’s time once again for the Matawan Historical Society “Welcome Back Barbeque” to be held on Monday, September 23rd, 6:30 pm. The Committee will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, veggieburgers, and soft drinks, so bring along your favorite side dishes to help us usher in another exciting season of events, programs […]

Saturday, October 5th, 12 pm - 5 pm (Rain Date - 10/6) Matawan Day Fall Festival will be held in a new location this year. It is moving from Main Street to Terhune Park and Hourihan Field. Part of Broad Street will be included as well as South Street. Since we will not be on Main Street […]