Coming up this week is another one of several great programs locally for everyone interested in local history and wanting to know more about names and legends that are very special to the area … Julia Norton Hartshorne
On Thursday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. Monmouth County Historical Association’s Director of Collections Bernadette Rogoff will present a virtual program displaying the actual wardrobe of Julia Norton Hartshorne, of the Monmouth County building Hartshorne family
In 1868, Julia Norton Hartshorne ordered a brand new wardrobe to take advantage of the latest style trends. Her husband, Benjamin Minturn Hartshorne, was born and raised in Monmouth County and ran a successful steamboat company along the West Coast. The couple and their three children traveled from their home in San Francisco for an extended summer visit with Benjamin’s family in Middletown. Upon returning, Julia fell ill and died in February 1869. Benjamin packed away all of Julia’s things and returned with his children to Monmouth County.
Through the generosity of Hartshorne family descendants, Julia’s wardrobe is now part of the Association’s historic textile collection. Rogoff will introduce the public to Julia and explore her style and personality with this virtual fashion show of the 19th century.
For more information and to register for this virtual event, visit MonmouthHistory.org.
