Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is excited to announce the keynote speaker for the annual Archives and History Day this year, Monmouth University – Department of History and Anthropology professor Dr. Richard Veit!
Dr. Veit’s address, “Hidden in Plain Sight: Reinterpreting Marlpit Hall, a Monument to Monmouth County History” delves into his work at one of Monmouth County’s most treasured historical properties and its storied, if not dark, past, and its impacts on Monmouth County’s history and identity.
Dr. Veit is a Professor of Archaeology and associate dean of the Wayne D. McMurray School of Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as an expert in archaeology, historical archaeology, New Jersey history, Native Americans, and historical preservation.
The event will be held Saturday, October 1, at the Robert J. Collins Arena at Brookdale Community College from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We hope to share Monmouth County’s great past with you there!
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