Birth of Elizabeth: The Breakup of Elizabethtown, 1855
From township to city: how Elizabethtown’s split gave rise to Elizabeth and its Union County neighbors.
2025 Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Honors City Legends
Eight standout athletes and the 1990 Minutemen were honored at the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner in Elizabeth.
Rev. James & Hannah Caldwell: Elizabeth’s Patriots
Explore the story of Rev. James and Hannah Caldwell, Revolutionary heroes whose sacrifice helped define Elizabeth, NJ’s path to independence.
Revolutionary War Headquarters in Elizabethtown (1775–1783)
Elizabethtown’s homes, churches, and taverns became key Revolutionary War headquarters and encampments from 1775 to 1783.
The Dix Building: A Commercial Pillar of Broad Street
Discover the rich history of Elizabeth's Dix Building, once a six-story hub of commerce and education on bustling Broad Street.
Rev. Joseph Garlic: Champion of Elizabethport’s Renewal
Discover how Rev. Joseph Garlic transformed Elizabethport through street patrols, Brand New Day housing projects and a pivotal 2000 town hall with Gov. Bush.
Red Lion Inn: Washington’s 1779 Court‑Martial to Library
Explore Elizabethtown’s Red Lion Inn—host to Washington’s 1779 court‑martial and his 1789 visit—later reborn in 1912 as the Elizabeth Public Library.
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.
From Westminster Ave. to the World: The Pingry School’s Elizabeth Roots
Discover the roots of The Pingry School, founded in Elizabeth, NJ in 1861, and its journey from Westminster Ave. to a legacy of academic excellence.
The Class of ’99: Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame’s Second Induction
Elizabeth’s 1999 Hall of Fame class honored a diverse group of athletes, coaches, and leaders whose legacies uplifted the city’s past, present, and future.
