Sayreville Historical Society

Sayreville Historical Society The society meets on the second Thursday of each month, September through June at 7:00 pm. Private tours available.

The Museum is open the first and third Sundays of the month from 1:30-4 pm. In 1984, Sayreville New School No.1 became the permanent home of the Sayreville Historical Museum. The museum is located at 425 Main Street, near the corner of Pulaski Avenue and is open every Sunday from 1:30 to 4:00 PM. Docents are also available upon request to conduct group tours. If you are interesting in visiting the museum on a day other than Sunday, please contact us by phone or email, and we would be happy to accommodate your group.

Today's Revolutionary Moment On September 15, 1776, the British landed at Kip's Bay in New York. The inexperienced memb...
09/15/2026

Today's Revolutionary Moment

On September 15, 1776, the British landed at Kip's Bay in New York. The inexperienced members of the Connecticut militia panicked and fled their positions as the King's troops landed. Shells fired by the British landed in Paulus Hook, Jersey City.

Gen. George Washington heard the sounds of the battle from his headquarters in Harlem Heights and rode his horse toward the sound. Seeing his troops running away, Washington apparently lost his famous temper. Riding into the field to rally his troops and restore order, the commander-in-chief reportedly cursed and struck some with the flat of his sword. Washington's aides were able to lead him back to the American lines before nearby Hessian troops were able to capture him.

Washington's shame at his troops would be eased the next day when the Americans defeated the British at the Battle of Harlem Heights. However, the British would hold New York City for the rest of the war.

"New Jersey in the American Revolution, 1763-1783, A Chronology", by Dennis P. Ryan
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Monday MemoryToday's memory takes us back to about 1900 and a Sayreville parade celebrating the Fourth of July.Riding in...
09/14/2026

Monday Memory

Today's memory takes us back to about 1900 and a Sayreville parade celebrating the Fourth of July.

Riding in a horsedrawn carriage are four Sayreville officials, including Kaspar Boehm and his son J. Henry Boehm. The carriage is heading down Sandfield Road, now MacArthur Avenue, toward St. Stanislaus Kostka Church.

The house pictured in the back right is the Bonus Family homestead.

Katherine Boehm Family
Sayreville Historical Society Archives

Today's Revolutionary MomentThe Battle of Second River, in what is today Belleville and Bloomfield, took place between S...
09/13/2026

Today's Revolutionary Moment

The Battle of Second River, in what is today Belleville and Bloomfield, took place between September 12-14, 1777. British Gen. Henry Clinton came to the area on the 12th to seize cattle from local farmers. Upon his arrival, his troops fired into the small village of Second River, now Belleville.

The Dutch Reformed Church sounded an alarm that drew members of the Second Essex Regiment. Soon reinforcements from the Union and Morris militias came with cannons. Including the one by the church, the Americans had three to fire at the British. However, the next day, British soldiers forced the American troops to retreat into what is now Bloomfield, where the two sides skirmished.

On the 14th, the two sides again fought but the battle ended in a draw. The Battle of Second River was the only Revolutionary War battle fought in Essex County. Two American and eight British soldiers died in the battle.

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On the afternoon of September 11, 1944, the US 5th Armored Division was on the Luxembourg side of the River Our facing G...
09/11/2026

On the afternoon of September 11, 1944, the US 5th Armored Division was on the Luxembourg side of the River Our facing Germany.

A five man patrol was sent across the river to scout and report back on any German positions. Cautiously crossing the river, the men found deserted, camouflaged bunkers. As they headed toward the hamlet of Gmuend, the patrol found more empty and abandoned bunkers -- part of Hitler's famed Siegfried Line.

The patrol crossed the river again to make its report. The scouting mission made the Victory Division among the very first Americans to enter Germany during World War II.

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Today, on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Sayreville Historical Society remembers the 2,977 who were kil...
09/11/2026

Today, on the 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Sayreville Historical Society remembers the 2,977 who were killed in the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on Flight 93.

We remember the more than 700 New Jersey residents who died and the four Sayreville residents who lost their lives: Robert T. Hughes, Jr., Judy Hazel S. Fernandez, Donna M. Giordano, and Vinod Parakat.

We remember the brave first responders who rushed to the scenes that day and lost their lives. We remember those who continue to carry scars and injuries from the horrific attack.

We remember the families and the survivors.

We remember.

The Fighting Eagles by Ed Marion program tonight. We are honored to hear about Ed’s book detailing his experience fighti...
09/10/2026

The Fighting Eagles by Ed Marion program tonight. We are honored to hear about Ed’s book detailing his experience fighting on behalf of our country post 9/11.

Today's Revolutionary MomentShots had been fired and independence had been declared. However, on September 11, 1776, Ame...
09/10/2026

Today's Revolutionary Moment

Shots had been fired and independence had been declared. However, on September 11, 1776, American and British representatives met on Staten Island at the Billopp House, now the Conference House, to try to prevent further war.

Unfortunately, the meeting between American representatives Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge, and British Lord Admiral Richard Howe lasted only three hours and was a failure. The Americans insisted on recognition of their newly declared freedom. Lord Howe did not have any authority to recognize a new country.

During the brief conference, Lord Howe said he considered the three men private British citizens, not representatives of the Continental Congress. Adams responded that he did not mind being considered a private citizen, but did not consider himself a British citizen.

Later, Adams learned that he was excluded from any pardons that were offered by the British.

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Today's Revolutionary MomentSeptember 1776 was a busy month for the newly-created nation. American and British represent...
09/08/2026

Today's Revolutionary Moment

September 1776 was a busy month for the newly-created nation.

American and British representatives met on Staten Island and failed in an attempt to prevent further war. Within days, British soldiers landed at Kip's Bay and eventually took control of New York City for the rest of the war. Parts of what is now Jersey City came under fire from British shells.

Earlier in the month, on September 9, the Continental Congress declared an official name change from the "United Colonies" to the "United States." From then on, all future documents, commissions, or other official instruments would use the word "state" instead of "colony."

About a year later, September 20, 1777, the New Jersey Legislature would meet at the Indian King Tavern in Haddonfield. There, the representatives would unanimously vote to make the same change, completing New Jersey's transition from a colony to a state.

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Monday MemoryWith the school year underway, here are some memories of Sayreville schools and students from years gone by...
09/07/2026

Monday Memory

With the school year underway, here are some memories of Sayreville schools and students from years gone by.

Recognize any faces or places? Any memories to share?

The 1909 Town Hall/Firehouse is included as it provided classroom space during a period of overcrowding in 1913. The Sayreville Historical Society Museum was originally New School No. 1.

Sayreville Historical Society Archives
Alan Karmin Collection
Kuczynski Family Collection
"Our Town"
"A Municipal History of Sayreville" by Joseph T. Karcher
Perth Amboy Evening News, Oct. 6, 1913

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