2026 Archives & History Day – Creative Heritage: Arts & Culture in Monmouth County

Join the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office Archives Division for the annual Archives & History Day, celebrating the people, places, stories, arts and cultural traditions that help shape Monmouth County’s rich heritage.

This year’s theme, Creative Heritage: Arts & Culture in Monmouth County, shines a spotlight on the many ways creativity and culture have influenced our communities and preserved our shared history.

Enjoy free admission and parking and connect with more than 50 local and state historical organizations showcasing exhibits, resources and stories from across the region.

The keynote address will be delivered by Gilda Rogers, a multifaceted creative force whose career spans journalism, literature, theater and education. Rogers is an Adjunct Faculty Professor at Brookdale Community College, Executive Director of the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center and Foundation, and Community Relations Manager of Two River Theater, both in Red Bank.

The event will also feature the presentation of two distinguished honors: the Jane G. Clayton Award, recognizing contributions to the awareness, understanding and preservation of Monmouth County history, and the M. Claire French Award, honoring leadership in historic preservation.

Come explore Monmouth County’s past, celebrate its creative heritage and discover the people and organizations working to preserve its stories for generations to come.