Celebrate New Jersey 350th anniversary! Discover the rich history of Christ Episcopal Church in Shrewsbury in a free special exhibit at the Eastern Branch Library, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, shown throughout the month of May.
Christ Church in Shrewsbury has been in existence since 1702. The current church building that stands on the corner of Sycamore and Broad Street (Route 35) dates from 1769. This iconic structure, seen every day by thousands of travelers, is emblematic of the treasure trove of Monmouth County history.
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The parish, together with Dorn's Classic Images, has created an exhibit entitled Images of Christ Church Shrewsbury: Then and Now. The exhibit consists of old photos (including the earliest from 1869), new photos, and the church in art. There is also a special section called Then and Now that pairs old photos of the church with matching contemporary ones.
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Artifacts related to the construction of the church will also be on display. The images in the exhibit depict the evolution of the church over time, but also suggest the growth and change in the surrounding community.
In addition, a large scale model of the church that is normally at the Shrewsbury Historical Society will be on display in the Library lobby throughout May.
The exhibit will run from Thursday, May 1 through Saturday, May 31 during regular Library hours. A special reception for the exhibit on will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Library meeting room. The exhibit curators, the parish historian, and a Dorn's representative will be available to answer questions.
For more information, please call the Library at 1-866-941-8188, or click on the Monmouth County Library’s webpage at www.monmouthcountylib.org
