Tag: Monmouth County Historical Association

  • Seminar to discuss historic clothing

    Seminar to discuss historic clothing

    The early costume collection of the Monmouth County Historical Association will be featured in an all-day seminar to be held on April 8 in Freehold Borough. “Whatever Shall We Wear: 18th and Early 19th Century Clothing and Accessories in Monmouth County” will be conducted by Bernadette M. Rogoff, principal of Small Museum Design and former…

  • Historical association to host Family Day

    Historical association to host Family Day

    The Monmouth County Historical Association’s museum at 70 Court St., Freehold, will hold a special Family Day on Nov. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the morning, visit the museum’s Battle of Monmouth exhibition, That Memorable Sabbath-day: The Battle of Monmouth in Drawings, Paintings & Prints and join in activities such as a…

  • Historical association seeks stories, artifacts from Sandy

    Historical association seeks stories, artifacts from Sandy

    Four years ago superstorm Sandy swept ashore and disrupted the lives of Monmouth County residents. The Monmouth County Historical Association has announced that a major exhibition will open in September 2017 at its museum in Freehold Borough to mark the fifth anniversary of the storm making landfall along the Jersey Shore. The exhibition will explore…

  • Hungerford to be honored by Monmouth County Historical Association

    The Monmouth County Historical Association’s 41st annual Garden Party will be held from 5-8 p.m. June 26 at a private Rumson residence. Trustee Dr. Norman D. Hungerford of Marlboro will be the association’s honoree this year for his support of historic preservation throughout Monmouth County, according to a press release. Hungerford has served on the…

  • Birthday bash fit for a king set for June 4

    Birthday bash fit for a king set for June 4

    MIDDLETOWN — The Monmouth County Historical Association will host its annual celebration of King George III’s birthday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4 at Marlpit Hall, the 18th-century home of Loyalist Edward Taylor located at 137 Kings Highway. Within the British Empire, including the American Colonies, celebration of the king’s birthday was one of the…

  • (MID 2.4) Luncheon to feature historical fashion show

    (MID 2.4) Luncheon to feature historical fashion show

    MIDDLETOWN — A unique fashion show spanning several centuries will be a highlight of the Monmouth County Historical Association’s ninth annual Red Luncheon, a ladies Valentine event set to begin 11 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Navesink Country Club, 50 Luffburrow Lane, Middletown. The luncheon will feature a fashion show of historic and contemporary outfits…