An Autumn Harvest Party benefiting the Shrewsbury Historical Society will be hosted at the home of Phil and Rachel Carnes on Sunday, Oct. 23 beginning at 4 p.m.
Historical Society President Donald Burden told members in a recent letter that the Covid pandemic took a serious toll on the fundraising activities of the Society, pointing out that while fund raising efforts were sharply curtailed, utilities and insurance costs continue to be due at monthly as well as maintenance expenses, in spite of volunteer maintenance and attention.
The president is hopeful the Harvest Party will enable members to show their support at a social event at the gracious home of the Carnes and will go a long way towards generating funds necessary to keep the historical society operational.
New members are always welcome into the Society, Burden pointed out, and urged current members to invite their friends to join and participate in the preservation of fascinating eras of interest pertaining to Shrewsbury, its environs and the important of Shrewsbury history throughout Monmouth County and the state.
Tax deductible donations for the Oct 23 event are $50 per person and can be made through VENMO to the Shrewsbury Historical Society or by check mailed to the Society at PO Box 333, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702. All reservations must be complete by Oct. 17.
