Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission

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Our Mission
The mission of the Woodbridge Township Historic Preservation Commission shall be to carry out advisory, educational, and informational functions to promote historic preservation in the Township.

Pilgrims In Woodbridge?
05/31/2026

Pilgrims In Woodbridge?

A Tribute To CourageOn May 16th the WTHPC took part in the dedication and "unveiling" of the beautiful new mural at the ...
05/25/2026

A Tribute To Courage

On May 16th the WTHPC took part in the dedication and "unveiling" of the beautiful new mural at the site of the horrific train disaster know as The Wreck of the Broke, along with the Mayor of Woodbridge and other dignitaries. The mural is a somber memorial to all the people who lost their lives that day and to the courage of the people who helped save many others.

This Year's Essay WinnersThe WTHPC would like to thank all the students, schools, and teachers that participated in our ...
05/21/2026

This Year's Essay Winners

The WTHPC would like to thank all the students, schools, and teachers that participated in our annual essay contest. Each school had one winning essay that was chosen for it's careful research, compelling storytelling, and critical analysis. Congratulations to this year's winners.

Honoring Our Community
04/29/2026

Honoring Our Community

Benjamin Franklin At Library
03/27/2026

Benjamin Franklin At Library

The Latest Brochure Is OutThis past weekend we released our latest Brochure "A Parade of Mayors Vol. 2." Thank you to a...
03/19/2026

The Latest Brochure Is Out

This past weekend we released our latest Brochure "A Parade of Mayors Vol. 2." Thank you to all that came and everyone that made it all possible. We're already at work on our next volume, celebrating 150 years of the Barron Arts Center and our seventeenth volume.

Please Join Us
03/07/2026

Please Join Us

Learn About The Tea Party At A Tea Party
03/07/2026

Learn About The Tea Party At A Tea Party

Historic Love Story
02/14/2026

Historic Love Story

Honoring All AffectedMemorial Event For The Wreck Of The BrokerAlthough its been done annually for many years, this year...
02/09/2026

Honoring All Affected

Memorial Event For The Wreck Of The Broker
Although its been done annually for many years, this year’s memorial event took on special
significance. February 6, 2026 was the Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of this tragic train accident in
Woodbridge,NJ which took the lives of eighty-four commuters and one railroader on February 6,1951.
At 1030am, The Historical Association of Woodbridge Township and The Woodbridge Township
Historical Preservation Commission placed a wreath at the location of the accident at the existing
commemorative plaque at the corner of Legion Place and Fulton Streets.
The event is dedicated to and was attended by local residents and emergency response groups who
turned out in huge numbers to assist and comfort the victims of the accident.
During the month of February, the Woodbridge History Museum has a new exhibit relating to The
Broker. The museum is located at 86 Green Street in Woodbridge and is open Sundays from 1-4pm.
In addition, author and historian Gordon Bond is presenting “Mud,Blood,and Sandwiches” focusing on
the response by emergency responders and local residents to the accident. This event will be held at the
society’s monthly meeting on February 23 at 7pm at the Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian
Church at 600 Rahway Ave in Woodbridge. You don’t have to be a member to attend, so please come!
So while the years go by and first hand memories of “The Broker” accident fade, Woodbridge
Township continues to keep their memory alive.
Jeff Kovacs
February 7, 2026

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582 Rahway Avenue
Woodbridge, NJ
07095

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