Historical Association of Woodbridge Township

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Meeting are held the 4th Monday of the month. New members are welcome.

The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township is a private non profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Woodbridge Township.

10/28/2026

Where in Woodbridge Wednesday

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10/27/2026

It was our pleasure to meet the descendants of the Freeman family of Woodbridge. They visited from Michigan where their family migrated to in the early 1800s. They also got to meet Lorraine and Elizabeth Freeman, whose picture hangs in our parlor at the museum. We had a very nice visit. Thank you.

10/27/2026

Across New Jersey, dedicated individuals and organizations are working to restore historic landmarks, preserve community heritage, and inspire the next generation of preservation advocates.

This year, we're honoring ten outstanding recipients at the 2026 New Jersey Historic Preservation Awards!

Join us as we recognize their achievements and celebrate the impact of historic preservation throughout the Garden State.

🏆 Eleven award recipients. One special evening. A shared commitment to preservation.

🎟️ Tickets are available now!

Reserve yours at www.preservationnj.org/programs.

10/27/2026

Another great turnout for our Program and meeting. Thanks to our hospitality committee for their special treats tonight.

10/26/2026

Join us tonight for a cup of tea and an evening of history!

10/25/2026

Museum Sunday

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Today is a good day to stop by 86 Green St to see our award-winning exhibit. We are open from 1 - 4pm with FREE admission.

10/25/2026

Today to be a good day to stop by our museum to see our award-winning exhibit. We are open from 1 - 4pm. Free admission.

10/21/2026

The Mayor and I had the pleasure of welcoming Sonia Carlsen Fedak to the Museum this morning. Sonia is the daughter of Capt. Kurt Carlsen. In 1951, Capt. Carlsen braved the north seas in an effort to save his floundering cargo ship. His heroism resonated throughout the country and the world bringing fame to his hometown of Woodbridge Township New Jersey. Thank you Sonia and your family. We look forward to meeting you again.

10/21/2026

Every museum has its treasures… and some have treasures that might just follow you home.

Meet Nelly, our antique German-style doll who has found a home at the Woodbridge History Museum. We think her mysterious little stare gives her a personality all her own!

Nelly was purchased at a flea market by Christine and Forrest Voelker. Forrest is the son of Rev. Howard Voelker of the United Methodist Church on Main Street in Woodbridge. Christine, of Sewaren, is a member of the Ringwood family, which has called Woodbridge home for multiple generations.

She is a German-style manufactured doll dating to approximately 1870–1900. She features a painted porcelain head, shoulders, and hands, a fabric body, and leather legs.

With that much history we're pretty sure Nelly has lots of stories to tell!

Come visit the Woodbridge History Museum and meet Nelly in person! Explore our local history, discover the stories behind our collections, and say hello to our resident creepy doll. Just don't be surprised if you feel like someone's watching you.

Do you have a creepy doll of your own? Send us your photos and stories and we will post our favorites on Halloween!

10/18/2026

Our exhibit, Woodbridge Women in WWII has just won 2 awards! Come in and we will tell you the story of these incredible women. Open 1 -4 pm, free admission.

Address

PO Box 83
Woodbridge, NJ
07095

Telephone

+17326341669

Website

http://woodbridgetownshiphistory.org/

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