Monmouth NJ 250
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Until America's
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The MonmouthNJ 250 Committee has created a “Talking 250” video series that highlights Monmouth County’s rich history as well as our planning for the celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial.

Click here to see the “History with Hanlon & Arnone” video series.

America’s 250th Birthday is here! (2026)
MonmouthNJ 250 Launch Video (2023 – full length)
MonmouthNJ 250 Launch Video (2023 – 1-minute version)
Monmouth County Officials hosted the “Kick-Off the Countdown” event at the Monmouth County Fair on July 23, 2025.
“Talking 250” with Monmouth County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone –  Monmouth County’s Strength and Resilience
“Talking 250” with Monmouth County Clerk Christine G. Hanlon about how Monmouth County was a dangerous place during the American Revolution and the fascinating records in the Monmouth County Archives.
“Talking 250” with Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden – MonmouthNJ 250 Truck
“Talking 250” with Monmouth County Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley about women in Monmouth County during the American Revolution.
“Talking 250” with Monmouth County Commissioner Dominick “Nick” DiRocco – Monmouth County celebrates its history
“Talking 250” with Monmouth County Commissioner Erik Anderson about the historic Four Corners in Shrewsbury Borough.
“Talking 250” with Monmouth County Commissioner Ross F. Licitra about Dan Rice – “the most famous person you’ve never heard of”.
“Talking 250” with Monmouth County Surrogate Maureen Raisch – Hall of Records
“Talking 250” with Cathy Zavorskas, President of the Matawan Historical Society – Burrowes Mansion
“Talking 250” with Monmouth County Park System Historic Sites Interpreter Dorothy Reilly talks about historic Portland Place in Middletown Township.