Alison Friedel

Monmouth County Historical Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and sharing the history and culture of the area. The private company is based in Freehold, NJ. It operates a main museum, a research library and archives, and manages five historic house museums—Covenhoven House, Marlpit Hall, Allen House, Taylor-Butler House, and Holmes-Hendrickson House—each reflecting significant 18th- and 19th-century local history and architecture. The Allen House is undergoing a major restoration project supported by matched fundraising efforts. The association offers educational programs, including K-12 school initiatives, public lectures, and digital resources such as a digital history collection and oral history projects documenting underrepresented communities. Its research library holds one of the largest collections of local historical materials, serving historians, genealogists, and the public through in-person and paid remote research services. The association provides volunteer opportunities in education, museum and historic house staffing, event support, and community engagement. It is supported by the New Jersey Historical Commission and promotes community involvement through memberships, donations, and events.