Collections & Galleries
Steamboat Dock Museum
For decades, the Steamboat Dock Museum served as the home of the Keyport Historical Society and a gateway to the borough's rich history. Located along the waterfront, the museum housed exhibits, artifacts, photographs, and documents that told the story of Keyport's people, businesses, and maritime heritage.
Although the Steamboat Dock Museum was lost to Superstorm Sandy in 2012, the stories it preserved remain at the heart of the Keyport Historical Society's mission. Through exhibits, collections, and educational programs, the Society continues to share the rich history of the people, places, and events that shaped Keyport.
Steamboats
For nearly a century, steamboats connected Keyport to New York City and other ports throughout the region. Carrying passengers, freight, and mail across Raritan Bay, these vessels played a vital role in local commerce and transportation, helping transform Keyport into a thriving waterfront community.
Trains & Trolleys
For 105 years spanning 1879 until 1984, passenger trains connected Keyport to communities throughout New Jersey and beyond, providing residents with convenient access to employment, commerce, and recreation.
Families That Shaped Keyport
Throughout Keyport's history, generations of families helped build businesses, shape neighborhoods, support local institutions, and contribute to the character of the community. The influence of these families can still be seen in Keyport today.
Postcards of Keyport
The landscape of Keyport has evolved significantly over the years. Marked by a vivid history of evolving businesses and industries, these postcards provide a glimpse into what Keyport looked like in the past
