 "Talking 250" with Monmouth County Commissioner Deputy Director Susan Kiley
Click here to watch the latest "Talking 250" video!
As we celebrate Women's History Month, Monmouth County Commissioner Deputy Director Susan Kiley talks about the crucial tasks of women in the fight for freedom during the American Revolution.
Watch more "Talking 250" videos on the
MonmouthNJ 250 YouTube Channel
@monmouthNJ250
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Calling all Monmouth County Artists!
MonmouthNJ 250 has announced an art competition, to highlight Monmouth County’s role in the American Revolution and to showcase the talent and creativity of Monmouth County residents.
Submissions are to portray an historic event in Revolutionary Monmouth County history, between the years of 1775 and 1783.
There are two categories: Professional and Non-Professional.
The first-place prize for each category is $2,026. Second and third place prizes will also be awarded in each category. Registration is required.
Click here to see the registration form and complete information, including competition dates, theme, eligibility, judging criteria and prizes breakdown.
In the Community
Look for the MonmouthNJ 250 Truck
in a St. Patrick's Day Parade near you!
Asbury Park - March 9 stepping off at 1 p.m. Click here for more info.
Downtown Freehold - March 16 stepping off at 12:30 p.m. Click here for more info.
Keansburg - March 29 stepping off at 1 p.m. Click here for more information.
For a list of upcoming events where you can see the MonmouthNJ 250 Truck:
* See our online Events Calendar
* Keep an eye on future email newsletters
* Follow @MonmouthNJ250 on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Is your town or organization hosting an event and you'd like to request the MonmouthNJ 250 Truck? Click here to read the regulations and to complete a request form.
 Say Cheese!...
Do you have an old scrapbook, photo album or shoe box with pictures from America's Bicentennial in 1976?
Photo to the right is from the Monmouth Beach Bicentennial Parade in July 1976.
As we prepare to celebrate America's 250th in 2026, we are seeking photos from 1976 when Monmouth County celebrated America's 200th anniversary.
Photographs can be of family gatherings, community events, OpSail (tall ships off Sandy Hook), parades, fireworks, etc. If you have it, we would love to see it, preserve it and post on our website and social media pages!
Click here to upload and share your photos via the MonmouthNJ250.org website.
Wait, photos from 1976 are not digital. How would you upload them?
Use your cell phone to take a photo of the picture then upload the digitized photo.
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The Monmouth County Historical Association presents “Choices - The Covenhoven Family and the Battle of Monmouth.”
This exhibit provides a personal look at the lives and conditions of Monmouth's residents in the decades leading up to the Revolutionary War.
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.
The Covenhoven House is open to the public Fridays from 1-4, and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Call-ahead appointments are available as well - email here to schedule a visit.
The Monmouth County Historical Association is located at 70 Court St. in Freehold Borough.
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MonmouthNJ 250 Newsletter!
We are looking forward to celebrating America's 250th birthday in 2026 with you!
MonmouthNJ 250 Co-Chairs, Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone and Clerk Christine G. Hanlon are excited to be on this journey toward this momentous occasion that will be celebrated across the country. These newsletters will share updates on what's happening and ways you can be part of it.
Do you know someone who also wants to know more about what we're doing to celebrate America's 250th birthday? Let them know about this email newsletter and encourage them to sign up at MonmouthNJ250.org!
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