Welcome to the Matawan Historical Society

Pride in Our Past & Present

Settled by a group of Scottish Presbyterians beginning in the 1680’s, Matawan was first called New Aberdeen, and then Mount Pleasant. Today, Matawan’s historic town core retains its appeal as a place to live, work, and shop.

Burrowes Mansion 300th Anniversary

Burrowes Mansion Raid 2023On June 3rd and June 4th 2023, the Matawan Historical Society held a historic event honoring the Burrowes Mansion and its 300 years of history.  The festivities included a reenactment of the 1778 Mansion raid by the British (see video here), a self-guided walking tour of the Matawan historic district, tours of the Mansion, and many other activities.  The anniversary was featured in the Asbury Park Press on June 3rd.

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Then and Now: 147 Lower Main Street was the Matawan Township Hall in 1965. It's currently the home of New Jersey Deer Control. ... See MoreSee Less

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Then and Now: 147 Lower Main Street was the Matawan Township Hall in 1965. Its currently the home of New Jersey Deer Control.Image attachment

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Have you visited the Burrowes Mansion yet this year? The Society invites you to drop by this Sunday 21 April between 2-4 pm for a free tour of this pre-Revolutionary building. Interesting objects. Even better stories. We are at 94 Main Street in Matawan, NJ. #monmouth250 ... See MoreSee Less

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Have you visited the Burrowes Mansion yet this year? The Society invites you to drop by this Sunday 21 April between 2-4 pm for a free tour of this pre-Revolutionary building. Interesting objects. Even better stories. We are at 94 Main Street in Matawan, NJ. #Monmouth250Image attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

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Maggie Willard Taffi Ann Fkp interested?

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