Historic Happenings Blog

Revolutionary Rave! Saturday, August 3, 2019, at 1 PM – 4 PM Taylor Butler House, 127 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ 07748 HEAR YE, HEAR YE, THOU MIRTHFUL MERRIE-MAKERS AND MUSICK MAVENS OF MONMOUTH COUNTY: THE MCHA  REVOLUTIONARY RAVE RETURNS TO MIDDLETOWN!        The Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA) today announced its  second annual  Revolutionary Rave , an authentic re-creation of colonial-era costumes, music, dancing, games and popular period pastimes.    The event will once again be held at the historic  Taylor-Butler House , built in 1853, and widely considered the grandest house in Middletown at the time, located at  127 Kings Highway . The  Revolutionary Rave  is set for  Saturday, August 3, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  Tickets are $20 for MCHA members and $25 for non-members.   Light refreshments and tasty treats will be served. Free parking is available on-site...

JUNE 15 @ 9:00 AM  -  JUNE 16 @ 5:00 PM $20 – $150 JOIN US FOR A 2-DAY WORKSHOP IN 18TH-CENTURY WOMEN’S JACKET CONSTRUCTION! Put your own modern twist on the garment or create a bespoke piece using historically accurate construction methods. Jackets were “undress” wear in the 18th century and the silhouette of the jacket used in the workshop will be the creative starting point for your own designer garment. Included in the workshop are: the jacket pattern, instructions, muslin for fitting, lunch, and pattern grading instructions. On Saturday evening, opt-in for the dinner and share a special meal cooked 18th-century style for the group. Learn how to make your own historic 18 th- century ladies’ jacket – or an haute couture fashion design of your own – at the  2019 Woman’s Jacket Workshop , presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association (MCHA).  This two-day event is the latest in a series of MCHA workshops on making authentic colonial per...

Be of good cheer! The Taylor-Butler House is decking its halls and throwing open its doors for the 2nd Annual Mistletoe Please join friends old and new  on Saturday, December 8, from 5:30 to 7:30  at this Victorian gem in the heart of historic Middletown for libations, revelry and a carol or two. Come join in the merriment!  Purchase tickets HERE! P For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Deanna Wilson at dwilson@monmouthhistory.org or (732) 462-1466 x19.