How Did the Battle of Monmouth Win the North for the Americans?

We are back with another edition of Monmouth County Then and Now! Today we are highlighting Fort Monmouth. Fort Monmouth’s history dates back to 1917, when the U.S. Army Signal Corps established a training facility in Little Silver. Officially named Fort Monmouth in 1925, the installation honored the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Monmouth Court House during the American Revolution. Over the decades, Fort Monmouth became a vital hub for military communications research and innovation, hous

SERVICES & STORIES #4 - PRESERVING LAND MEANS PROTECTING HISTORY Who are your Monmouth County Commissioners, and what drives their work? Coming in 2026, we are proud to launch Commissioner Corner, a new series of in-depth conversations detailing the lives and governing priorities of Monmouth County’s Board of County Commissioners. Over the next month, we’ll be going beyond the Hall of Records to share the stories that shaped their service. Preserving land means protecting history. In this segmen

Battle of Monmouth 1778

Battle of Monmouth, Summary, Facts, Significance, 1778

Step onto the battlefield where history was made. 🇺🇸 Join us June 28–29 at Monmouth Battlefield State Park for an immersive reenactment of one of the Revolutionary War’s most pivotal clashes: the Battle of Monmouth. A celebration of America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, and a powerful reminder that New Jersey stood at the heart of the fight for independence. Learn more about NJ 250 and upcoming historic events: https://bit.ly/4nedGXa #VisitNJ #NJ250 #VisitMonmouthCounty | Visit New Jersey