Welcome to our web site!

The Sayreville Historical Society was founded in 1974. It has adopted as its Motto “Preserving the past to serve the future” and aims to promote an interest in history, focusing especially on that of the Borough of Sayreville. Membership is open to all, children and adults alike.

The Society meets on the second Thursday of each month, September through June at 7:30 pm, at the Sayreville Senior Center.

In 1984, Sayreville New School No.1 became the permanent home of the Sayreville Historical Museum.

Our Museum, is normally open to the public every Sunday from 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM.

Located at 425 Main Street Sayreville, NJ 08872.

Directions to the Museum

Images of America: Sayreville NJ (Paperback) $19.99

Available at the museum, or by calling Amy Puchala at (732)257-4867

After a year of construction, to include both handicapped accessible elevator and bathrooms, the Sayreville Historical Society would like to announce the grand reopening of the Sayreville Museum.

New exhibits feature a collection of Girl Scout memorabilia dating back to the 1930’s.

News

Sayreville Community Day

"Guess the Artifact" winner Gail Macagnone!!!!

The "Guess the Artifact" winner of the Plunge From the Trestle (1914 silent movie) DVD was Gail Macagnone. The artifact was a coupling to connect small train cars which transported clay for processing at the Sayre & Fisher Brickyards.

Dedication!

The dedication of the signs at Buchanan Riverfront Park was held on October 14th 2007 at 1:00 PM.

See some photos from that dedication below!

Read the article in October 18ths Star Ledger about the new signs

sayhisopen1 riverfront

To see photos from the Reading Room Sign Dedication Click here

Sayreville trying to buy land where amber was found, click here to read the article!

Announcement!!

We are pleased to announce that we will now be instrumental in the process of naming Borough Properties.

We would like to hear from you!

If there is someone you would like us to consider adding to our list, please download the document below (PDF), and return to the address provided there.

Nomination document