Bruce Springsteen: His Hometown

When?

September 28, 2019 - July 31, 2021

Where?

Monmouth County Historical Association

Information

Monmouth County Historical Association
70 Court Street
Freehold, NJ, USA

 

About this Event

“Springsteen: His Hometown” displayed over 150 unique items featuring selections from both the Monmouth County Historical Association and the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University. Items displayed included:

• Personal scrapbook made by Bruce Springsteen’s mother, Adele
• 1943 High School Yearbook of Bruce Springsteen’s mother, Adele.
• 19th Century Civil War document that includes Alexander Springsteen of lineal descent to Bruce Springsteen.
• 1801 document signed by John Springsteen, a patriot of the Revolution and direct ancestor to Bruce Springsteen.
• Original color poster from The Castiles, Bruce Springsteen’s first band that originated in Freehold.
• 4-Track recorder used to record the album Nebraska.

The exhibition was presented by the Monmouth County Historical Association in cooperation with the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University.