Springsteen: His Hometown, A Historical Exhibit (October 2019-December 2019)

TDiscover how Monmouth County, NJ has been thematically woven into Bruce Springsteen’s music throughout his career. ABOUT THIS EVENT “Springsteen: His Hometown” will display 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 to include: ● 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 IS PRESENTED BY THE MONMOUTH COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION IN COOPERATION WITH  THE BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN ARCHIVES AND CENTER FOR AMERICAN MUSIC AT MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY [https://www.monmouth.edu/springsteen-archives-and-center-for-american-music/]. -------------------------