Tag: Monmouth County Historical Association
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‘Springsteen: His Hometown’ exhibit to open in Freehold Borough
The Monmouth County Historical Association, Freehold Borough, has announced the opening of “Springsteen: His Hometown,” an historical exhibit that will provide a comprehensive look of how Monmouth County has been thematically woven into Bruce Springsteen’s music and art throughout his career. The exhibition will open on Sept. 29 and run through the fall of 2020.…
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Historical association names new executive director
The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Meg Sharp Walton as executive director. Walton will begin her tenure on Feb. 1. Walton joins the historical association with 15 years of executive experience in cultural museums and historic sites in the greater Philadelphia region, according to a press release.…
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Springsteen ‘Hometown’ exhibit to debut at Monmouth County Historical Association
FREEHOLD – Bruce Springsteen will be the subject of a unique exhibition at the Monmouth County Historical Association museum in his hometown of Freehold Borough next fall. “Springsteen: His Hometown” will take a comprehensive look at the rock icon’s life and his impact on music and culture. It will be the largest exhibition drawn from…
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Tavernfest to kick off association’s 120th anniversary celebration
Sometimes the stars just align. On Oct. 12, exactly 120 years since the founding of the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA), the annual Tavernfest will kick off a year-long celebration of the organization’s milestone anniversary. The 18th century Allen House Tavern Museum, 400 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury, will welcome guests for a 21st century evening of…
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‘Summer at the Jersey Shore’ now open at historical association
The months of June through August mean a time of sun, fun and outdoor activities at the Jersey Shore. The Monmouth County Historical Association, Freehold Borough, now features an exhibition that captures some of the pastimes that were offered to visitors years ago during the summer season. “Summer at the Jersey Shore” opened to the…
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Monmouth County Historical Association’s “Daffodils & Daquiris” May 4
The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHS) will sponsor its third annual “Daffodils & Daiquiris” event on May 4 at the Taylor-Butler House in Middletown. The historical association, which is located in Freehold, is an organization dedicated to preserving Monmouth County history, according to Director of Development and Communications Lisa Maher. The free event, which runs from 6…
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Author on shore amusement parks to speak in Red Bank on Jan. 23
Author and historian Rick Geffken will discuss his book Lost Amusement Parks of the North Jersey Shore when the Monmouth County Historical Association will hold its 119th annual meeting on Jan. 23 in Red Bank. The meeting will be held at the Two River Theater and will start at 7 p.m. The theater is located…
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‘Tracking Sandy’ opens at Monmouth County Historical Association
More than 120 guests attended the Monmouth County Historical Association’s preview reception for its newest exhibition, “Tracking Sandy: Monmouth County Remembers,” on Oct. 29 at the association’s museum at 70 Court St., Freehold Borough. The exhibition marks the fifth anniversary of superstorm Sandy making landfall along Monmouth County’s shore and explores the impact of the record…
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Monmouth County Historical Association lecture May 4
The Monmouth County Historical Association will hold a lecture at 7:30 p.m. on May 4 at the Thompson Park Visitors Center, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The lecture is going to be presented by Gail L. Hunton. Hunton is chief of the acquisition and design department for the Monmouth County Park System and will present…