Commemorating our country’s 250th anniversary
When we think of the American Revolution, we often picture battles fought in distant fields or decisions made in Philadelphia’s grand halls. But here along the Raritan Bayshore, everyday citizens—farmers, mariners, and families—played a vital role in securing America’s independence.
Life along Raritan Bay demanded constant vigilance. From Keyport’s shore, residents could see British ships anchored just across the water, a daily reminder that the enemy was always near. Some joined the militia, others sought only to protect their families and farms, but all shared the burden of living on a contested frontier.
The Keyport Historical Society is honored to be a Proud RevolutionNJ Partner and join in the upcoming celebration to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Special Announcement
The Keyport Historical Society is delighted to announce that it is collaborating with the Matawan Historical Society on a series of special events celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. This includes co-sponsoring related lectures as well as partnering on special events commemorating the local fight for independence in the Bayshore area.
Our first collaborative event will be John Schneider’s lecture “The Deadly Divide: America’s First Civil War During the American Revolution” on January 26, 2026.
Both Keyport and Matawan are proud partners in the RevolutionNJ and MonmouthNJ 250 programs.
Find out more about the events, activities and ceremonies planned to Commemorate America’s 250th by visiting:
America 250 Years in the Making
Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of
the American Revolution in Monmouth County
250 for the 250th - by Historian and Author Michael Adelberg ©2025
A GUIDE TO THE REVOLUTIONARY SITES OF MONMOUTH COUNTY
Keyport Historical Society is a
Proud RevolutionNJ Partner.
