Event Title:
Naval Force & Privateers: Rev250 Mini Exhibit
Event Date & Time:
August 2–29, 2025
Open during library hours
Event Type:
On-site Exhibit
Location:
Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case
Elizabeth Public Library
11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Phone: 908-354-6060 EXT 7220
Website: https://www.elizpl.org
Event Description:
Join the Elizabeth Public Library throughout the month of August 2025 for a mini exhibit titled “Naval Force & Privateers”, part of the Rev250 commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. This immersive exhibit explores Elizabeth’s deep-rooted maritime contributions during the Revolutionary War—highlighting local figures, privateer actions, and pivotal naval encounters.
Located in the Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case, the display brings to life the stories of Elizabeth’s Revolutionary-era residents and their impact on maritime warfare.
This exhibit is part of the “American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library” series.
Partners:
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Elizabeth Public Library
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Rev250 NJ
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Local historical researchers and archives
