Burrowes Mansion Museum - (732) 566-5605

This historic mansion, nearly 300 years old, was the site of a Tory raid in 1776 during which one brave young woman was defiant to armed soldiers.

Built in 1723 with classic, Georgian-style architecture, this beautiful mansion was the home of "The Corn King," John Burrowes. The first company of New Jersey militia formed for the Revolutionary War was mustered by his son, Maj. John Burrowes Jr., right in this home's garden. And on one fateful May night in 1776, the mansion was invaded by British loyalists intent on capturing Major Burrowes, who was known to be there at the time, but had managed to escape through a back window. However, his young wife, Margaret, who was living in the home with her in-laws while her husband was fighting in the war, was struck with the sword hilt of one of the invaders for refusing to aid a wounded British soldier. Although she survived the attack - and bore three children in the years after it - Mrs. Burrowes died at the age of 29 from unknown causes.

Visit the Burrowes Manions web site (http://www.burrowesmansion.org) to learn more about the remarkable, nearly 300-year history of this mansion.

When to Visit:
First & Third Sundays, 2-4 p.m.
March through December
Special tours for groups or classes are possible by making advance appointments.

The Burrowes Mansion Museum is operated by the Matawan Historical Society. The Museum contains period rooms, antiques (including eighteenth and nineteenth century), and local memorabilia. Special mini-displays and exhibits highlighting a collection of historical events are on display from time to time. The building is listed on the National Registry of Historic Buildings.

Please visit and "like" the Matawan Historical Society's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matawan-Historical-Society-NJ/278556882255492.

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