2026 Schedule of Events

Keyport Historical Museum
Open April through October

Hosted Events

  • January 26—The Deadly Divide: America’s First Civil War During the American Revolution

    We are delighted to join the Matawan Historical Society in kicking off 2026 with a presentation by well-known historian, John Scheider. In this talk, John reveals how neighbors, families, and communities were torn apart as Patriots and Loyalists clashed over loyalty, survival, and belief. Through vivid storytelling and historical analysis, John uncovers America’s first internal war and explains how its wounds shaped the nation that emerged from independence.

    Keynote speaker: John Schneider, Local Historian, Author, Teacher & TV Host
    Location: Matawan Masonic Lodge, 192 Main Street

  • April 25—Revolution Era Tea, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
    Location: Keyport Yacht Club, 115 1st Street

  • December 12—Candlelight House Tour, 2:00-7:00 p.m.
    Location: Keyport Historical Society Museum, 34 Main Street Street

LOCAL ACTIVITIES

  • May 2 & 3—Revolutionary Weekend in Old Monmouth
    The Keyport Historical Museum will be among 50 sites featured in The 16th Annual Weekend in Old Monmouth. Hosted by the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners and the Historical Commission, this program of self-guided tours of historical sites ranges across the county from the Bayshore to the Seashore.

  • June 6—Keyport Garden Walk
    We are delighted to support Keyport’s 14th Annual Garden Walk hosted by the Keyport Garden Club. The museum grounds will be one of the gardens featured in this year’s self-guided garden tour.

    Please note events and activities are subject to change. Check back here for updates.

Commemorating our country’s 250th anniversary

As a proud Revolution NJ Partner, the Keyport Historical Society is helping tell the story of how our town and its people contributed to America’s fight for freedom. As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of independence in 2026, we invite you to visit the Keyport Historical Society to discover more about our local role in this pivotal chapter of history.

Find out more about county, state, and nationwide events, activities and ceremonies planned by visiting:

RevolutionNJ - a partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC), a division of the New Jersey Department of State, and the nonprofit Crossroads of the American Revolution Association to plan the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in New Jersey. https://www.revnj.org

Crossroads of the American Revolution - dedicated to connecting the people and places of New Jersey’s rich Revolutionary heritage to inspire community pride, stewardship and civic engagement. https://revolutionarynj.org

Monmouth County Historical Association - enriching the quality of life in Monmouth County by preserving and passing on knowledge of its diverse heritage for future generations.

250 for the 250th
The American Revolution in Monmouth

Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution in Monmouth County
by Historian and Author Michael Adelberg

America 250 - America250’s mission is to celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, marking America’s Semiquincentennial. https://america250.org