Freehold High School, c. 1925
History is Ours
Monmouth County, New Jersey is home to some of the most revolutionary history in the story of America. Originally settled in 1675 as part of what was known as the province of East Jersey and officially established in 1683, the county was divided into the three towns of Freehold, Middletown and Shrewsbury. It was from Freehold that Washington strengthened our resolve at the Battle of Monmouth, young William Burroughs Ross went off to fight for the Union, and a tenacious, spirited Lillie Hamm walked into Freehold High School, ready to change the world.
Explore the Stories in the MCHA Museum and Archives and Beyond...
Established in 1898, MCHA is home to one of the finest and most extensive regional collections in the country. Our museum collection contains over 35,000 objects, and our archives house over 1,000 manuscript collections. In partnership with local history organizations, this digital resource has been curated to support the NJ Social Studies Curriculum for high school students. We are pleased to offer a variety of local and national primary source examples and other fascinating material to help engage students in the classroom, and will continue to build and refresh the resource with new discoveries.
Colonial Era thru Revolution
1600s - 1783
Slavery Era, 16oos-1865
Civil War Era, 1861-1865
Early Local
Industry 1800s to mid-1900s
The Gilded Age thru
the New Deal
1870-1938
War
in the 20th Century
Featured
Art
Peter Luyster
c. 1760
by Daniel Hendrickson
No, we don't know either. But good luck sleeping tonight.
Now and Then...
Hover to Peek Into the Past!
Under
Construction !
Small Town
Life
Diverse Monmouth
Monmouth County has a rich history of diversity, though minority populations have not always been documented as thoroughly. Through oral histories, video presentations and photographs, learn about the achievements of individuals with physical challenges, the fight for women's equality, the fascinating history of Asbury Park's Segregated Seashore, and the struggles and triumphs of our African American and LGBTQ communities.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Inspiring Civil Rights Quotes from MC Residents
We must discredit the notion that economic status defines an individual’s morality.
- Reverend William H. Dickerson
Social Justice
Hey guess what? The next group of categories really have nothing to do with your curriculum, but we think this stuff is cool so we're sharing it with you anyway!
Fun ...
Fascinating...
Quirky....
Monmouth County
Stuff & Things
People
Interesting Stories
Museum Collection
Have an idea for us?
We know an awful lot over here but we don't know it all...if you have an idea for a topic, please share it and we will do our best to integrate it!
Email suggestions to dhowell@monmouthhistory.org