American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library
Dates: February 4–28, 2026
Format: Mini Exhibit (self-guided display)
Location:
Elizabeth Public Library – Third Floor, Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case
Address:
11 S. Broad St,
Elizabeth,
NJ
07202
Phone: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220
Website:
elizpl.org
Choosing Sides: African Americans in the Revolution invites visitors to explore the American Revolution
through the perspective of African Americans who were forced to navigate a conflict shaped by competing promises
of liberty. Caught between patriots and loyalists, Black individuals faced difficult choices that could determine
freedom, survival, or continued bondage.
Presented as part of American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library, this mini exhibit
contributes to the public commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through
rotating monthly displays that highlight revolutionary-era events and Elizabeth connections.
The exhibit is located at the Elizabeth Public Library on the third floor in the
Elizabethtown Reading Room exhibit case at 11 S. Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202,
and runs from February 4–28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “Choosing Sides” exhibit about?
The exhibit explores the American Revolution through the experiences of African Americans who navigated a war
shaped by patriots and loyalists, and the competing realities of liberty and enslavement.
When can the exhibit be viewed?
The exhibit runs from February 4 through February 28, 2026.
Where is the exhibit located in the library?
The exhibit is on the third floor of the Elizabeth Public Library in the Elizabethtown Reading Room exhibit case.
What is Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library?
Rev250 is a series of programs and exhibits connected to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence,
featuring monthly displays that highlight revolutionary history and Elizabeth connections.
