Historic Happenings Blog

The Rise and Fall of the KKK in New Jersey Monday, October 21, 2019, at 7 PM – 8:30 PM Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd, Middletown, New Jersey 07748 Middletown Township Historical Society presents Joseph Bilby as he presents on his new book, The Rise and Fall of the Ku Klux Klan in New Jersey. Free attendance for all.

Monday, September 16 – Monmouth County      On Monday, September 16, 2019, at 7:00 pm the Middletown Township Historical Society will present   "The Development of the Women's Suffrage Movement."  Independent historian and author Brian Armstrong will recount the events that resulted in the 19 th  Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Key players and organizations of the movement will be highlighted.      The event will begin at 7:00 pm at the Middletown Township Public Library at 55 New Monmouth Road on Monday, September 16, 2019 in the Community Room. All are welcome free of charge. Information may be found at  https://www.MiddletownNJHistory.org or  https://www.facebook.com/MiddletownHistory

Monday, July 15 -- Monmouth County 7:00 pm:  "Joshua Huddy: A Revolutionary Life" presented by John Fabiano   The Middletown Township Historical Society hosts John Fabiano as he recounts  the tumultuous life of Joshua Huddy, a local patriot of the American Revolution. Huddy's impacts on the Revolution will be examined, including the events that led to the "Asgill Affair."  Mr. Fabiano is the Executive Director of the Monmouth County Historical Commission. The event will begin at 7:00 pm at the Middletown Township Public Library at 55 New Monmouth Road on Monday, July 15, 2019 in the Community Room. All are welcome fre e of charge. Information may be found at  https://www.facebook.com/MiddletownHistory .  

CALLING ALL SPRINGSTEEN FANS! Head over to Middletown Library on March 27 at 7pm for a free talk about Springsteen from the guest curator of our upcoming exhibi tion 'Springsteen: His Hometown', Melissa Ziobro. Ziobro has been given unfettered access to the Bruce Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music at Monmouth University for the exhibition so it should make for an interesting night! 'Springsteen: His Hometown' is scheduled to open at our Museum in Freehold in September 2019. VENUE Middletown Township Public Library 55 New Monmouth Rd   Middletown ,  NJ  07748 DETAILS Date: March 27 Time: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Cost: Free

Saturday,  March 9  - Middletown, Monmouth County “The War at the Shore - Whaleboats, Tories, and Massacres” You might believe that everything fascinating, unusual, and shocking is already known about the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. But, many dreadful realities of warfare in the Garden State have been forgotten. Join Bob Mayers, author and historian as he rediscovers NJ battle and encampment sites, lost or neglected by history. It’s an exciting adventure as described in his latest book  Revolutionary New Jersey . Program begins at 2:00 pm at the Middletown Public Library Community Room. The Middletown Public Library is located at 55 New Monmouth Rd, Middletown, NJ. For more information, visit  www.revolutionarydetective.com .