NJ, USA
Monmouth County Historical Association
Museum
The Monmouth County Historical Association, located in Freehold, New Jersey, houses collections related to the history of Monmouth County from the colonial period through the 20th century, including significant holdings related to the Battle of Monmouth and the Revolutionary War in New Jersey.
What Happened Here
Founded in 1898, the Historical Association preserves and interprets the history of Monmouth County, with a particular emphasis on the Revolutionary period. The museum's collections include arms, uniforms, personal effects, documents, and maps from the Battle of Monmouth. The association also maintains a research library with primary source materials related to the battle and the wider Revolutionary War experience in central New Jersey. The museum's exhibits place the Battle of Monmouth within the broader context of the New Jersey campaigns, explaining how the state's geographic position between New York and Philadelphia made it a persistent theater of conflict throughout the war.
Visiting Today
Address
70 Court Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Hours
Tues-Sat 10am-4pm
Admission
$5 adults, $3 seniors and students
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