Grant Money: Englishtown Historic Inn Gets Support From County

ENGLISHTOWN, NJ — The Battleground Historical Society, which operates the historic Village Inn at 2 Water St., got a boost this week from the Monmouth County Historical Commission.

The society received a $3,500 grant from the county on Monday. President Joseph Mizcak of the Battleground Historical Society said the grant will go to insurance and utility costs.

The Village Inn in Englishtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

And a large part of its fundraising is through tours of the Village Inn and other events there.

One upcoming event is a special tour led by a docent portraying Molly Pitcher, legendary in the area for her role in the Battle of Monmouth, the site of which is now a state park.

Alice Carter Mead will offer a discussion and display on Sunday, April 16, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There is a $10 donation.

All funds raised go toward preserving and operating the Village Inn, an historic landmark in town that provides historical education for visitors and other fun events at holidays.

During the Battle of Monmouth on June 28, 1778, Englishtown may have been a crossing point for Colonial troops under George Washington’s command, a borough history says. The Village Inn dates to 1728 and became a tavern in 1766, the history says.

Visit the Village Inn website to learn about ways to enjoy the Inn and to donate. The next regular tour is March 19.