BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Elizabeth, NJ - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 CREATED:20260325T132930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T134236Z UID:2180-1775066400-1775070000@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:History of Slavery in NJ Presented by Rick Geffken DESCRIPTION:Join historian Rick Geffken for an evening of public history at the Elizabeth Public Library as he explores the history of slavery in New Jersey in support of the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive. \nThis program offers residents\, researchers\, students\, and history enthusiasts an opportunity to engage with one of the most important and often underexamined chapters in New Jersey history. Hosted in Elizabeth’s Historic Midtown District\, the presentation connects local learning with broader conversations about memory\, justice\, and the historical record. \nEvent Details:\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nElizabeth Public Library – Main Branch\, 4th Floor Auditorium\n11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202 \nJoin by Zoom:\nMeeting ID: 831 8926 4928\nPasscode: 226463 \nThis event supports the work of the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive and adds meaningful context to ongoing efforts to deepen public understanding of Elizabeth’s place within the larger story of New Jersey and America. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is the History of Slavery in NJ event about?\nThe event is a public presentation by historian Rick Geffken focused on the history of slavery in New Jersey\, presented in support of the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive. \nWhen is the event?\nThe event takes place on Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026\, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. \nWhere is the event being held?\nIt will be held at the Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch\, 4th Floor Auditorium\, located at 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \nIs there a virtual attendance option?\nYes. Attendees can join by Zoom using Meeting ID 831 8926 4928 and Passcode 226463. \nFor more Elizabeth Public Library events click the button below: \nElizabeth Public Library Events URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/history-of-slavery-in-nj-presented-by-rick-geffken/ LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States CATEGORIES:EPL Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/APRIL-313-History-of-Slavery-in-NJ-feature.png.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 CREATED:20260114T171808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T150118Z UID:1798-1773943200-1773946800@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:History of Slavery in New Jersey DESCRIPTION:Subscribe to GoElizabethNJ250\n \n \n\nPresented by\n\nRick Geffken\n \n313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive \n\n \n\nDate: Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\nTime: 6:00–7:00 PM \n \n\nLocation:\nElizabeth Public Library\, Main Branch – 4th Floor Auditorium \n\nAddress:\n11 S. Broad St\,\nElizabeth\, NJ 07202 \n\n\nPhone: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220\nWebsite:\nelizpl.org \n\n \n\nHistory of Slavery in New Jersey is a public presentation examining New Jersey’s often-overlooked role in the history of slavery and its lasting impact on the state’s social and historical landscape. Presented by historian Rick Geffken\,\nthe program provides historical context\, regional insight\, and archival perspectives that deepen understanding of enslavement in New Jersey from the colonial era forward. \nThis lecture takes place at the Elizabeth Public Library\, Main Branch\,\nin the 4th Floor Auditorium at 11 S. Broad Street in Elizabeth\, New Jersey.\nThe program supports the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive\, an initiative\ndedicated to preserving\, interpreting\, and amplifying ancestral narratives connected to enslavement and early Black history. \n\n \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nWhat is the History of Slavery in New Jersey program about?\n\nThe program examines New Jersey’s role in the history of slavery through historical and archival research\, highlighting themes that shaped the state’s development. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting the lecture?\n\nThe presentation is led by historian Rick Geffken in support of the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive. \n\n\n\nWhen and where does the event take place?\n\nThe event takes place Thursday\, March 19\, 2026\, from 6:00–7:00 PM at the\nElizabeth Public Library\, Main Branch\, 4th Floor Auditorium\, 11 S. Broad St\,\nElizabeth\, NJ 07202. \n\n\n\nIs this event part of a larger historical initiative?\n\nYes. The program supports the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive\, which focuses\non preserving and sharing ancestral histories connected to enslavement. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/history-of-slavery-in-new-jersey/ LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States CATEGORIES:EPL Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/313-History-of-Slavery-in-NJ-v2.png.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T133000 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 CREATED:20260219T140018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T132506Z UID:1921-1773837000-1773840600@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive: Genealogical Research at the NJ State Archives DESCRIPTION:313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive\nGenealogical Research at the NJ State Archives \nThe Elizabeth Public Library invites residents to explore their roots through a hands-on genealogical research workshop supporting the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive. \nParticipants will learn how to use materials from the NJ State Archives to uncover family history\, interpret archival records\, and strengthen community storytelling efforts connected to Elizabeth’s 250th commemoration. \nSubscribe to GoElizabethNJ250\nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026\nTime: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM\nLocation: Elizabeth Public Library – Main Branch (3rd Floor Classroom)\n11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202 \nVirtual Option: Join via Zoom\nMeeting ID: 869 9358 0810\nPasscode: 371329 \nContact: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220\nWebsite: elizpl.org \nAbout the Initiative\nThis program supports the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive\, an ongoing effort to preserve and elevate the stories of Elizabeth families through historical documentation and research. \nSupport for this program was provided by the New Jersey State Library through its REV250: Examining the Semiquincentennial initiative through Jersey Lens Grant. \n\nWhy This Matters\nAs Elizabeth approaches America’s 250th Anniversary\, initiatives like this ensure that local voices\, lineages\, and lived experiences remain central to our city’s historical narrative. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/313-ancestors-speak-project-archive-genealogical-research-at-the-nj-state-archives/ LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States CATEGORIES:313+ Ancestors Speak Project,EPL Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/genealogy-workshop-elizabeth-public-library-313-ancestors-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 CREATED:20260219T141744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T141744Z UID:1933-1772323200-1775001599@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:March 2026 REV250 Events | Elizabeth Library DESCRIPTION:American Revolutions: REV250 at the Elizabeth Public Library\nMarch 2026 Programming\nThe Elizabeth Public Library continues its REV250 series with a month of engaging exhibits\, historical talks\, crafts\, and family programs commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \nRegistration is required for select programs. Visit elizpl.org or call (908) 354-6060 for assistance. \nMini Exhibit\nIndigenous History & Role in the Revolution\nMarch 4–31\, 2026\nMain Branch – Third Floor\, Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case \n\nTeen Program\nWill It Pickle? (Registration Required)\nMarch 2 – EPort Branch\nMarch 3 – Main Branch\nMarch 9 – Elmora Branch\nMarch 10 – LaCorte Branch \n\nAdult Programs\nGlitter CDs\nMarch 7 – Main Branch\nMarch 12 – EPort Branch \nCandle Making\nMarch 21 – Main Branch \nPolly Sumner: A Historical Talk for Adults (Registration Required)\nMarch 30 – Elmora Branch \n\nChildren’s Programs\nPatriotic Lantern Crafts (Registration Required – Limit 20)\nMarch 19 – LaCorte Branch \nAmerican Flag Latch Hook Rug Storytime\nMarch 19 – EPort Branch \nPolly Sumner: If This Doll Could Talk (Registration Required)\nMarch 30 – Elmora Branch \n\nWhy This Matters\nThrough hands-on activities and historical storytelling\, the Elizabeth Public Library is helping residents of all ages engage with Revolutionary history in meaningful\, accessible ways as our city approaches America’s 250th Anniversary. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/march-2026-rev250-events-elizabeth-library/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:EPL Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/rev250-march-master-calender.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 CREATED:20260114T172530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T164904Z UID:1806-1771506000-1771509600@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:Open the Door\, I’ll Get It Myself: African American Women and The Great Migration DESCRIPTION:313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive\nPresented by\n\nLinda Caldwell–Epps\n \n\n \n\nDate: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026\nTime: 1:00–2:00 PM\nProgram Format: Public presentation \n \n\nLocation:\nElizabeth Public Library\, Main Branch – 4th Floor Auditorium \n\nAddress:\n11 S. Broad St\,\nElizabeth\,\nNJ\n07202 \n\n\nPhone: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220\nWebsite: elizpl.org \n\n \n\nOpen the Door\, I’ll Get It Myself: African American Women and The Great Migration\nexplores the important role African American women played during the Great Migration of African Americans\nfrom the 1910s through the 1970s. Presented by Linda Caldwell–Epps\, this program highlights\nhow women’s leadership\, labor\, and community-building shaped migration journeys and the lives that followed. \nHosted at the Elizabeth Public Library (Main Branch) in the 4th Floor Auditorium\nat 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\, the presentation supports the\n313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive and invites the public to learn\, reflect\, and connect\nhistory to community memory. \n\n \n\nSuggested Tags: Great Migration lecture Elizabeth NJ\, African American women Great Migration\, Linda Caldwell-Epps\, 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive\, Black history Elizabeth Public Library\, African American history program NJ\, Rev250 New Jersey programs\, Elizabeth NJ library events \n\n \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nWhat is this presentation about?\n\nThe presentation focuses on the role African American women played in the Great Migration of African Americans\,\ncovering the period from the 1910s through the 1970s. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting the program?\n\nThe program is presented by Linda Caldwell–Epps in support of the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive. \n\n\n\nWhen and where does the event take place?\n\nThe event takes place Thursday\, February 19\, 2026\, from 1:00–2:00 PM at the Elizabeth Public Library\,\nMain Branch\, 4th Floor Auditorium\, 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \n\n\n\nHow is this event connected to the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive?\n\nThis presentation supports the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive by advancing public understanding of\nAfrican American history and encouraging community connection to archival storytelling. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/open-the-door-ill-get-it-myself-african-american-women-and-the-great-migration/ LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States CATEGORIES:EPL Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/313-African-American-Women-Linda-Caldwell-Epps-v2.png.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260204 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 CREATED:20260114T170753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T171959Z UID:1792-1770163200-1772323199@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library DESCRIPTION:American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library\n \n\n \n\n\n Dates: February 4–28\, 2026\n Format: Mini Exhibit (self-guided display)\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Location:\n Elizabeth Public Library – Third Floor\, Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case\n \n\n\n Address:\n 11 S. Broad St\,\n Elizabeth\,\n NJ\n 07202\n \n \n\n\n\n Phone: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220\n Website:\n elizpl.org\n \n \n\n \n\n\n Choosing Sides: African Americans in the Revolution invites visitors to explore the American Revolution\n through the perspective of African Americans who were forced to navigate a conflict shaped by competing promises\n of liberty. Caught between patriots and loyalists\, Black individuals faced difficult choices that could determine\n freedom\, survival\, or continued bondage.\n \n\n Presented as part of American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library\, this mini exhibit\n contributes to the public commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through\n rotating monthly displays that highlight revolutionary-era events and Elizabeth connections.\n \n\n The exhibit is located at the Elizabeth Public Library on the third floor in the\n Elizabethtown Reading Room exhibit case at 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\,\n and runs from February 4–28\, 2026.\n \n \n\n \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nWhat is the “Choosing Sides” exhibit about?\n\n\n The exhibit explores the American Revolution through the experiences of African Americans who navigated a war\n shaped by patriots and loyalists\, and the competing realities of liberty and enslavement.\n \n \n\n\n\nWhen can the exhibit be viewed?\n\n\n The exhibit runs from February 4 through February 28\, 2026.\n \n \n\n\n\nWhere is the exhibit located in the library?\n\n\n The exhibit is on the third floor of the Elizabeth Public Library in the Elizabethtown Reading Room exhibit case.\n \n \n\n\n\nWhat is Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library?\n\n\n Rev250 is a series of programs and exhibits connected to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\,\n featuring monthly displays that highlight revolutionary history and Elizabeth connections. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/american-revolutions-rev250-at-the-elizabeth-public-library/ LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States CATEGORIES:EPL Events,EPL Mini Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rev250-choosing-sides-african-americans-revolution-elizabeth-nj.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 CREATED:20251209T173316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T173316Z UID:1765-1767398400-1769903999@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:Common Sense & The Siege of Boston Mini Exhibit | EPL DESCRIPTION:  \nDates: January 3–31\, 2026 \nLocation: Elizabeth Public Library — Third Floor\, Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case \nDiscover the connection between Thomas Paine’s Common Sense\, George Washington’s leadership\,and the Siege of Boston in this January Rev250 mini exhibit. As part of Elizabeth’s road to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, the exhibit highlights key revolutionary events and the city’s deep historical ties to America’s founding story. \nVisitors will explore how Paine’s bold arguments helped shape public sentiment\, how Washington’s early military decisions influenced the revolution’s momentum\, and how these pivotal moments echo through Elizabeth’s own heritage. \nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nWhat is this exhibit about?\nIt explores the relationship between Thomas Paine’s Common Sense\, George Washington\, and the Siege of Boston. \nWhere is the exhibit located?\nThird Floor\, Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case\, Elizabeth Public Library. \nHow long will it run?\nJanuary 3–31\, 2026. \nIs this part of Rev250?\nYes—this event is one of the monthly Rev250 mini exhibits celebrating Elizabeth’s role in America’s story. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/common-sense-the-siege-of-boston-mini-exhibit-epl/ 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/common-sense-siege-of-boston-elizabeth-nj-rev250-featured-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 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:20251112T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 CREATED:20250929T170400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T170400Z UID:1472-1762972200-1762975800@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:African American Genealogy Workshop | Nov 12\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:African American Genealogy Workshop\n Series: 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive \n Date & Time: Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM (ET) \n\n Location\n \n In-Person: Elizabeth Public Library – 4th Floor Auditorium\n 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\n \n Virtual: Zoom\n Meeting ID: 892 6636 6973\n Passcode: 270222\n \n\n Details\n \n Join the Elizabeth Public Library and the NJ Chapter of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society\, Inc. \n for a workshop supporting the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive. \n Learn the basics of researching African American genealogy with expert guidance. \n \n\n Registration\n Registration is required. Sign up on the library calendar at \n elizpl.org \n or call (908) 354-6060.\n \n\n Support\n This program is supported by the New Jersey State Library through the REV250: Examining the Semiquicentennial through a Jersey Lens Grant. \n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions\n \n \n When is the African American Genealogy Workshop?\n \n The workshop takes place on Wednesday\, November 12\, 2025\, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (ET). \n \n \n\n \n How can I attend?\n \n You may attend in person at the Elizabeth Public Library (4th Floor Auditorium) or online via Zoom using Meeting ID 892 6636 6973 and Passcode 270222. \n \n \n\n \n Do I need to register?\n \n Yes. Registration is required through the library calendar at elizpl.org or by phone at (908) 354-6060. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/african-american-genealogy-workshop-nov-12-2025/ LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States CATEGORIES:EPL Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Genealogy-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 CREATED:20250915T120827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T120827Z UID:1271-1761071400-1761075000@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:Funeral Homes & Genealogy Workshop | Oct 21\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Learn how funeral homes aid genealogy research. Oct 21\, 2025\, 6:30–7:30 PM at Elizabeth Public Library & on Zoom. Registration required. \n\n Role of Funeral Homes in Genealogy Research (Workshop)\n Series: 313+ Ancestors Speak – Project Archive \n Date & Time: Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025\, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) \n\n Location\n \n In-Person: Elizabeth Public Library\, 4th Floor Auditorium\n 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\n \n Virtual: Zoom\n Meeting ID: 838 8541 1936\n Passcode: 462839\n \n\n Registration\n Registration required: Register on the library calendar at \n elizpl.org.\n \n\n Hosts & Support\n \n Hosted by: Elizabeth Public Library & NJ Chapter\, Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society\, Inc. (AAHGS NJ)\n Program support: New Jersey State Library — REV250: Examining the Semiquicentennial through a Jersey Lens Grant\n \n\n Contact\n (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220 \n\n What You’ll Learn\n \n How funeral home records can advance family history research\n Where and how to locate funeral home archives and references\n Practical tips for integrating funeral records with other sources\n \n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions\n \n \n Do I need to register?\n \n Yes. Registration is required via the Elizabeth Public Library calendar at elizpl.org. \n \n \n\n \n Is this event in-person\, virtual\, or hybrid?\n \n It’s a hybrid event. Attend in-person at the library or join via Zoom using the Meeting ID and Passcode provided. \n \n \n\n \n Where is the in-person session held?\n \n Elizabeth Public Library\, 4th Floor Auditorium\, 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/funeral-homes-genealogy-workshop-oct-21-2025/ LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States CATEGORIES:EPL Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/funeral-homes-genealogy-workshop-elizabeth-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTSTAMP:20260420T191944 CREATED:20250915T124613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T124613Z UID:1283-1759363200-1761868799@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:Old Homes Week Exhibit | Elizabeth NJ Oct 2025 DESCRIPTION:Explore Elizabeth’s 1907 Old Homes Week through photos\, memorabilia\, and ephemera at the Elizabeth Public Library exhibit\, Oct 2–30\, 2025. \n\n Old Homes Week Exhibit – Historical Buildings of Elizabeth\n Date: October 2–30\, 2025 \n\n Location\n \n Elizabeth Public Library – 3rd Floor Exhibit Area\n 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\n \n\n About the Exhibit\n \n Learn about the historical buildings and events showcased during Elizabeth’s 1907 Old Homes Week. \n This special exhibit highlights photographs\, memorabilia\, and ephemera from the Elizabeth Public Library’s \n Local History & Special Collections Department and the Union County Historical Society.\n \n\n Contact\n (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220 | elizpl.org \n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions\n \n\n \n When is the Old Homes Week Exhibit on display?\n \n The exhibit is open from October 2 through October 30\, 2025. \n \n \n\n \n Where is the exhibit located?\n \n The exhibit is on the 3rd Floor Exhibit Area of the Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ. \n \n \n\n \n Who curated the exhibit?\n \n The exhibit is presented by the Elizabeth Public Library’s Local History & Special Collections Department and the Union County Historical Society. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/old-homes-week-exhibit-elizabeth-nj-oct-2025/ 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/2025/09/old-homes-week-exhibit-featured.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR