Fairs and Market Days: Commerce Meets Community
Explore how market days in colonial Elizabethtown blended trade, civic life, and community celebration on historic Broad Street.
1680: The Origins of the Belcher-Ogden Mansion
Discover the rich history of the Belcher-Ogden Mansion, Elizabeth’s colonial-era gem. Built in 1680, this Georgian masterpiece shaped New Jersey’s past.
1664: The Founding of Elizabethtown, New Jersey’s First City
Explore the founding of Elizabethtown in 1664, New Jersey’s first English settlement. Discover its colonial roots, key figures, and lasting impact on history.
