Firemen's Carnival in the park about 1916

Firemen's Carnival in the park about 1916

Firemen's Carnival in the park about 1916

The Westwood Heritage Society

is a volunteer civic organization dedicated to the preservation of the history, beauty and spirit of the borough of Westwood.

Westwood Museum

Open 10am-12pm on the second Saturday of every month at the Westwood Train Station.

The Westwood Museum was established in 2002 and serves as an exhibit gallery for the numerous artifacts of Westwood's past and records of its history that have been acquired or compiled by the Society.

The Cheryl Todd Gallery contains the Society's 'rotating' photographic exhibits in eight display cases. In addition to the Gallery's rotating photographic exhibits, various artifacts and records from the Society's collection will be exhibited during the Saturday Museum hours. 

Donations

Have an artifact to share with the museum?
Want to support the Society’s work in the community?

Individuals might wish to contribute photographs, artifacts, memorabilia and/or historical information related to the Borough's heritage and history
Artifact Donations Monetary Donations

Current Exhibit

Westwood Stereoscope Factory

Visit the museum, try our stereoptic viewer, and experience our many artifacts & photos that tell the fascinating story of our historic town. Great for adults & kids.

On display through April.
Westwood Photos

Westwood Photos

Click to view a small selection of photos you can see on display at the museum.

Preserving
Hometown
History

Westwood Museum

Open 10am-12pm on the second Saturday of every month at the Westwood Train Station.

The Westwood Museum was established in 2002 and serves as an exhibit gallery for the numerous artifacts of Westwood's past and records of its history that have been acquired or compiled by the Society.

The Cheryl Todd Gallery contains the Society's 'rotating' photographic exhibits in eight display cases. In addition to the Gallery's rotating photographic exhibits, various artifacts and records from the Society's collection will be exhibited during the Saturday Museum hours. 

Donations

Have an artifact to share with the museum?
Want to support the Society’s work in the community?

Individuals might wish to contribute photographs, artifacts, memorabilia and/or historical information related to the Borough's heritage and history
Artifact Donations Monetary Donations

Current Exhibit

Westwood Stereoscope Factory

Visit the museum, try our stereoptic viewer, and experience our many artifacts & photos that tell the fascinating story of our historic town. Great for adults & kids.

On display through April.
Westwood Photos

Westwood Photos

Click to view a small selection of photos you can see on display at the museum.

Learn more about Westwood Heritage Society

Cheryl Todd Scholarship

The Society awards its $1000 Cheryl Todd Memorial Community Service Scholarship to a high school student who is a resident of Westwood, NJ, is completing his or her senior year, and has demonstrated a record of volunteer service within the Borough.

The Scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Cheryl Todd – a member of the Society and a co-historian of the Borough, who devoted her life as a volunteer to the research and preservation of the history and heritage of the Borough of Westwood.

The deadline for the receipt of the Scholarship application is April 30th 2026.

Scholarship Info

Did You Know?

Stories and History of Our Hometown of Westwood

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

$30.00 USD
$30.00 USD
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Helen Whalen

A teenager, Helen Whalen, relaxes on the snow in downtown Westwood (1940s).

Helen passed in 2023, but her history of Westwood and her stories live on in her book, "Did You Know? Stories and History of Our Hometown of Westwood".

A collection of heartfelt, humorous, and fascinating stories that bring Westwood’s history to life — told by someone who truly lived it.

The book will be available in the train station every Wednesday evening 7:30-8:30, and at our Open House every second Saturday of the month from 10 to 12. Visit to purchase the book, and also to view our exhibits.

Funding for the printing was made possible in part through grant funds administered by Bergen County Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs, Department of Parks, through a General Operating Support grant from the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State, reflecting a shared commitment to preserving and promoting local history.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Are you a local history lover? Click to learn more about volunteering with the Westwood Heritage Society!

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Ask the Historians

Want to know more about a location or event in the history of Westwood? Our Historians may have your answer.

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From our Video Archives

Greetings from Bergen County : Westwood, New Jersey Vintage Postcard Collection

Credit: Brian Cornish www.youtube.com/@roycrofterephemera

Westwood History Tour

Credit: WCTVNJ
www.youtube.com/@WCTVNJ

Westwood Events with WHS participation

Westwood Museum Walking Tour

Westwood Museum & Veteran's Park Walking Tours

FREE, NO RESERVATIONS
Saturday, April 18 1-4 pm

Annual Memorial Day Parade / Service

(Westwood Veterans Council Event)
Monday, May 26, 2026

9-1-1 Candlelight Service

(Candlelight Committee Event)
Friday, September 11, 2026

Westwood Fest

(Celebrate Westwood Event)
September 2026 (Date TBA)

Veterans Day Memorial Service

(Westwood Veterans Council Event)
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
11:00 a.m.

Home for the Holidays

(Borough of Westwood event)
Saturday, December 5, 2026
6:00 p.m. ~