MCHA & historic house museums will be cl0sed July 3rd and 4th.
Happy Independence Day!
Museum Hours
Main Museum, 70 Court Street in Freehold:
Storm of Revolution: Monmouth at War opens April 29th
Wednesday-Friday 1-4, and the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays of the month from 1-4
Covenhoven House:
Fridays 1-4, 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 1-4
Marlpit Hall and Taylor Butler House: Fri-Sun 1-4
Allen House is currently closed for renovations, reopening in 2027!
Free audio tours for adults (and kids!) available here for Covenhoven, Marlpit Hall and the Allen House!
Happening Now
Join us for the 12th Annual Reading of the Declaration of Independence at the historic Allen House in Shrewsbury, where the spirit of 1776 comes alive once again. During the American Revolution, this house served as the Blue Ball Tavern, a gathering place where news, ideas, and spirited conversation helped shape a young nation. Today, that tradition continues as members of the community come together to read aloud the words that proclaimed America's independence. Surrounded by history, you'll experience the power of the Declaration as neighbors, families, and friends each lend their voice to this enduring document. Raise your patriotic spirit, celebrate our shared heritage, and be part of a cherished community tradition that reminds us why the ideals of liberty and freedom continue to inspire us nearly 250 years later.
Now open!
70 Court Street, Freehold NJ 07728
Wed-Friday from 1-4
1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays of the month from 1-4
Using archival records and objects from our world class collection, this exhibit explores the drama, glory, and impact of the American Revolution in Monmouth County.
Thursday, July 8th at 7 PM
250 years ago this month, as Americans declared their independence, Monmouth County descended into civil strife. Nearly two hundred Loyalists assembled under disaffected local leaders and marched off to join the British Army at Sandy Hook. Pennsylvania soldiers marched into the county to suppress Loyalist unrest. New York City Tories, facing harassment, fled the city and some resettled around Shrewsbury. Monmouth County slaves, capitalizing on the unrest, began escaping to Sandy Hook. And, amidst all of this, three companies of Monmouth militia volunteers left the county to protect Perth Amboy from a potential British attack. Read about all of these extraordinary events in articles #24-#30 in Michael Adelberg’s 250 for the 250th compendium.
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Now open!
70 Court Street, Freehold NJ 07728
Wed-Friday from 1-4
1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays of the month from 1-4
Using archival records and objects from our world class collection, this exhibit explores the drama, glory, and impact of the American Revolution in Monmouth County.
Come see this masterpiece up close and personal, featured heavily in Ken Burns' popular miniseries The American Revolution. While the painting is a permanent fixture at MCHA, our exhibit On the Edge of War: Monmouth Before the Revolution will only be open through January 2026. Don't miss it!
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation, MCHA is proud to announce the newest project by author and renowned historian Michael Adelberg. The incredible 250-article collection is the most complete history on this topic ever assembled! It is free and digitally accessible on our website - click here to visit or enter via the Learn tab above!
The Allen House needs you! Please consider helping MCHA save an important piece of American history by donating to the Allen House restoration project. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar. Thank you in advance for your generosity - we could not do everything we do without the care and dedication of the community!
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The Monmouth County Historical Association and the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee invite you to take part in the Historical Scavenger Hunt - a fun, family-friendly adventure across Monmouth County's historic sites as we celebrate America's 250th birthday!
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