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The Covenhoven Family and the Battle of Monmouth


  • Covenhoven House 150 W Main Freehold NJ (map)

Visit the historic 1752 home of William and Elizabeth Covenhoven, which was used as a makeshift headquarters by British General Sir Henry Clinton and his officers in the days before the Battle of Monmouth. Discover the choices that were available to the Revolutionary-era residents of Freehold as the British came through on their way to Sandy Hook. 

Covenhoven House is open to the public Fridays from 1-4, and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. Call-ahead appointments are available as well - email here to schedule a visit. Explore our volunteer tab if you would like to be a guide for this beautiful historic house museum! 

Open Fridays from 1-4 and from 1-4 on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month

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