BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Elizabeth, NJ - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Elizabeth, NJ X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Elizabeth, NJ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260407T020500 CREATED:20250812T145247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T124936Z UID:1221-1759276800-1793491199@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:Launch of Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification (Free\, Online)\n Dates: Starting October 1\, 2025 (self-paced; enroll any time during the month) \n Format: 100% Online\, On-Demand \n Cost: Free \n Enroll Now: \n \n tourismcertification.goelizabethnj.com/courses/elizabeth-ambassador\n \n \n\n About the Course\n Become an Elizabeth Ambassador and help visitors discover our city with confidence and pride. This short\, self-paced certification introduces local history highlights\, must-see attractions\, getting around\, and hospitality best practices for welcoming guests during America’s 250th and beyond. \n\n Who Should Enroll\n \n Residents who love sharing Elizabeth’s story\n Volunteers and event staff\n Frontline teams in retail\, dining\, lodging\, transportation\, and attractions\n \n\n What You’ll Gain\n \n Elizabeth Ambassador Certificate of Completion\n Local talking points and wayfinding basics\n Confidence engaging with visitors and groups\n \n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions\n \n \n How long does the course take?\n \n It’s self-paced. Most learners finish in a short session\, but you can pause and return anytime during October 2025. \n \n \n \n Is there a cost?\n \n No. The Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification is free. \n \n \n \n Who can enroll?\n \n Anyone—residents\, volunteers\, and workers who want to welcome visitors to Elizabeth. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/launch-of-elizabeth-ambassador-tourism-certification/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:Launch - October 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/elizabeth-amabassador-events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="GoElizabethNJ250 Planning Committee":MAILTO:info@goelizabethnj250.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231 DTSTAMP:20260407T020500 CREATED:20251202T142458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T142846Z UID:1630-1764633600-1767139199@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:Knox’s Artillery Convoy & Battle of Quebec Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Knox’s Artillery Convoy & Battle of Quebec\nAmerican Revolutions: REV250 at the Elizabeth Public Library\n\n Join the Elizabeth Public Library for a special REV250 mini exhibit exploring\n Knox’s Artillery Convoy and the Battle of Quebec.\n Discover how Henry Knox’s daring transport of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga and the\n early American assault on Quebec shaped the course of the Revolutionary War.\n \n\n This exhibit is part of an ongoing series leading up to the\n 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, featuring\n monthly mini exhibits that highlight key Revolutionary events and the stories of\n Elizabeth-area residents connected to this history.\n \nExhibit Details\nDates: December 2–30\, 2025 \nLocation: Third Floor\, Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case \nVenue: Elizabeth Public Library \nAddress: 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202 \nCost: Free and open to the public \nWhat You’ll Experience\n\nHistorical context on Knox’s Artillery Convoy and its impact on the siege of Boston.\nBackground on the Battle of Quebec and its role in early Revolutionary War strategy.\nInterpretive materials that connect these events to the broader story of American independence.\nInsight into how Elizabeth and New Jersey contributed to Revolutionary-era campaigns.\n\n\n Whether you are a student\, researcher\, or simply curious about the American Revolution\,\n this exhibit offers an accessible introduction to two significant moments in the fight\n for independence and their connection to the road to 250.\n \nVisit the Library\n\n For hours of operation and additional programming information\, please contact the\n Elizabeth Public Library at (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220 or visit\n elizpl.org. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/knoxs-artillery-convoy-battle-of-quebec-exhibit/ LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States CATEGORIES:EPL Events,EPL Mini Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/DEc-2025-Mini-Exhibit-Feature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T020500 CREATED:20251117T164744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T184115Z UID:1506-1766246400-1766250000@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:Old First Cemetery Descendants Monthly Gathering DESCRIPTION:GoElizabethNJ250 presents a special online conversation with descendants of families tied to Elizabeth’s Old First Cemetery. This unique monthly gathering brings together historians\, community leaders\, and family members to share stories of lineage\, healing\, and living history as we prepare for the 250th Anniversary Celebration. \nThese virtual meetings support ongoing outreach\, genealogy research\, speaker coordination\, and the collective planning required for the in-person Descendants Reunion in 2026. Whether you’re a longtime researcher or newly exploring your family’s ties to early Elizabethtown\, this series helps preserve and uplift the stories that shaped both Elizabeth and the American experience. \nFeatured Speakers & Descendant Panelists\n\nDecember 20\, 2025 – Bob Gula\nDescendant of the Harriman and Whitehead Families; Sons of the American Revolution\nJanuary 17\, 2026 – Aimee Fernandez-Puente\nCo-Chair\, GoElizabethNJ250 Planning Committee\nFebruary 21\, 2026 – Dr. Linda Caldwell-Epps\nHistorian; President/CEO\, 1804 Consultants\n\nPresented By\nGoElizabethNJ250 Planning Committee\nMayor J. Christian Bollwage (Co-Chair)\nRev. Dr. Wanda M. Lundy (Co-Chair)\nAimee Fernandez-Puente (Co-Chair) \nWhat We Cover Each Month\n\nUpdates on descendant outreach and new family connections\nMonthly presentations from featured speakers\nResearch coordination and historical documentation\nPlanning for the 2026 in-person Descendants Reunion\nStory-driven initiatives tied to Elizabeth’s 250th Anniversary\n\nWho Should Attend\nThese gatherings are open to all known descendants of individuals interred at Old First Cemetery—especially those from the Ogden\, Woodruff\, Crane\, VanDeVere\, Harriman\, and Whitehead Families. Researchers\, historians\, students\, and community partners are also welcome. \nZoom Access\nMeeting Time: 4 PM EST\nZoom Meeting ID: 820 6288 4604 \nJoin us each month as we honor the legacy of Elizabeth’s earliest families\, strengthen descendant connections\, and prepare for the 250th Anniversary celebration. \nDiscover Related Events URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/old-first-cemetery-descendants-monthly-gathering/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:GoElizabethNJ250 Descendants Gathering,GoElizabethNJ250 Talk Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Bob-gula-FEature.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR