Exhibits
This exhibition provides a personal look at the lives and conditions of Monmouth's men, women, and children in the decades leading up to the Revolutionary War. The downstairs gallery will immerse you in the solitude and sounds familiar to Colonial Monmouth, where you can hear the stories of what life was life - told by some of the residents themselves!
The Discovery Room will bring you into the home of a Colonial resident to give you a sense of what that may have looked like, and the Hartshorne Gallery contains fascinating documents to illustrate growing frustrations of Monmouth's residents. And of course, don't miss the opportunity to see the magnificent painting, Washington Rallying the Troops at Monmouth. Our rare Monmouth Flag is on loan to the Museum of the American Revolution, but will return home in September of 2025. A replica is currently holding its place. We hope to see you soon!
Open Wednesdays through Fridays from 1-4, and on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays of the month. Please check our homepage for updated and holiday hours before visiting.
Take a peek into the Discovery Room!
Visit the historic 1752 home of William and Elizabeth Covenhoven, which was used as a makeshift headquarters by British General Sir Henry Clinton and his officers in the days before the Battle of Monmouth. Discover the choices that were available to the Revolutionary-era residents of Freehold as the British came through on their way to Sandy Hook.
Covenhoven House is open to the public Fridays from 1-4. Call-ahead appointments are available as well - email here to schedule a visit. Contact us if you would like to be a guide for this beautiful historic house museum!
Edward Taylor:
Through the Lens of a 19th-Century Photographer
Edward Taylor was a well-known figure throughout Middletown Village, though his photographs suggest that he especially cherished intimate gatherings of close-knit family and friends. His subjects also included landmarks near and dear to his heart: churches that hosted family milestones, aging homes of generations past, and the rural landscape of 19th-century Middletown Village. Handheld cameras like the Kodak, introduced in 1888, allowed photographers like Edward to balance technical skill with artistic expression. This is evident through his work, which often reveals Edward's creative flare and whimsical sense of humor.
Taylor-Butler House, 127 Kings Hwy, Middletown
Open Fri-Sun from 1-4. Please ask the guide at Marlpit Hall (small house next door) for access to the exhibit.