WEST JERSEY CHAPTER NATIONAL RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC

Programs

1. Create a National Historic Site for the Camden and Amboy Railroad within Bordentown City, New Jersey. This is a joint project in cooperation with the Bordentown Historical Society, Bordentown City, and Burlington County. In addition to the National Historic Site nomination, this project seeks to create a walking tour with information kiosks and to build a railroad park displaying examples of 14 styles of railroad track built by the Camden and Amboy during 1831-1838.

   $5,114 spent
   32% of program spending

2. Publish the West Jersey Rails Quarterly magazine to provide an outlet for railroad research and storytelling. 122 issues of approximately 12 pages each published so far. Distributed to 200 members and local historical societies.

   $3,006 spent
   19% of program spending

3. Create books that add to public knowledge of South Jersey railroad history topics. 8 titles currently sold at events, online, and through distributors.

   $4,160 spent
   26% of program spending

4. Preserve photographs, documents, and physical artifacts about the railroad history of South Jersey.

   $2,881 spent
   18% of program spending

5. Hold monthly meetings and field trips to allow individuals with an interest in local railroad history to connect with one another. Most meetings are simulcast on Zoom and are recorded for later public access on YouTube. The organization benefits from free use of meeting space at the Borough of Audubon's Senior Center at an approximate value of $1,600 per year.

   $902 spent
   6% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990-EZ. Program spending in total: $16,063.