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Elizabeth, NJ

Our City: Four Centuries of History with John Prescott

John Prescott explores Elizabeth’s historic sites, Four Centuries in a Weekend, and inclusive stories that shape Union County’s America 250 legacy.

By |2026-03-03T10:04:56-05:00December 3, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present), Our City: Stories That Shape America|0 Comments
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Our City: Women of the Revolution with Joanne Rajoppi

Women of the Revolution take center stage as Joanne Rajoppi shares powerful, local stories of courage from Elizabeth and Union County.

By |2026-03-03T10:04:23-05:00December 3, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present), Our City: Stories That Shape America|0 Comments
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Our City: Elizabeth’s Tourism Boom with Jennifer Costa

Elizabeth’s tourism leader Jennifer Costa discusses America 250 strategy, global marketing, and World Cup 2026 preparation.

By |2026-03-03T10:03:44-05:00November 24, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present), Our City: Stories That Shape America|0 Comments
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Elizabeth’s Revolutionary Role — Boxwood Hall’s Founding Story

Mayor Bollwage’s Our City explores Elizabeth, NJ’s Revolutionary War roots through Boxwood Hall and the city’s fight for independence.

By |2026-03-17T10:06:20-04:00October 8, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present), Our City: Stories That Shape America|0 Comments
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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.

By |2026-03-03T10:00:48-05:00July 15, 2025|Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900)|Comments Off on Birth of Elizabeth: The Breakup of Elizabethtown, 1855
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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.

By |2026-03-03T09:59:25-05:00June 10, 2025|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present)|Comments Off on 2025 Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Honors City Legends
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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.

By |2026-03-03T09:58:29-05:00May 23, 2025|Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800)|Comments Off on Rev. James & Hannah Caldwell: Elizabeth’s Patriots
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Revolutionary War Headquarters in Elizabethtown (1775–1783)

Elizabethtown’s homes, churches, and taverns became key Revolutionary War headquarters and encampments from 1775 to 1783.

By |2026-03-03T09:57:49-05:00April 28, 2025|Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800)|Comments Off on Revolutionary War Headquarters in Elizabethtown (1775–1783)
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