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SUMMARY:Industrial Revolution in Elizabeth Mini Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Elizabeth Public Library this May for Industrial Revolution in Elizabeth\, a special mini exhibit presented as part of the library’s American Revolutions: REV250 programming. \nOn view from May 5 through May 31\, 2026\, this exhibit invites visitors to learn more about the history of the industrial revolution in Elizabeth and the city’s role in a period of major economic and civic transformation. \nThe exhibit is part of the library’s ongoing effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through monthly displays that highlight revolutionary themes\, important local stories\, and notable Elizabeth figures. \nThis mini exhibit will be displayed in the Third Floor Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case at the Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch\, located at 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \nFor residents\, students\, and visitors interested in local history\, this exhibit offers a quick but meaningful opportunity to engage with Elizabeth’s industrial past and see how the city helped shape larger American narratives. \nExhibit Details: \nMay 5–31\, 2026 \nElizabeth Public Library \nThird Floor Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case \n11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202 \nTo explore more historical and cultural programming connected to Elizabeth’s 250th anniversary\, visit the growing GoElizabethNJ250 events calendar. \nView More GoElizabethNJ250 Events
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/industrial-revolution-in-elizabeth-mini-exhibit/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPL Events,EPL Mini Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Women in Wars
DESCRIPTION:Women in Wars is a month-long mini exhibit at the Elizabeth Public Library that explores the many roles women played in wartime. Presented as part of American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library\, the exhibit helps mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through monthly displays highlighting revolutionary events and Elizabeth-connected stories. \nOn view in the Third Floor Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case\, this exhibit offers a focused and accessible way to engage with women’s history\, Revolutionary-era storytelling\, and the broader public history work taking place in Elizabeth’s Historic Midtown District. \nExhibit Details:\nApril 2–30\, 2026\nDuring library hours\nElizabeth Public Library – Third Floor Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case\n11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202 \nWhether you are a resident\, student\, educator\, or visitor exploring local history\, this mini exhibit provides a thoughtful look at how women contributed to wartime experiences and historical memory during the American Revolution. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is the Women in Wars mini exhibit about?\nThe exhibit explores the many roles women played in wartime and is part of the Elizabeth Public Library’s Rev250 programming. \nWhen is the exhibit on display?\nThe exhibit will be on view from April 2 through April 30\, 2026. \nWhere is the exhibit located?\nIt is located in the Third Floor Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case at the Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \nIs this connected to the 250th anniversary programming?\nYes. This mini exhibit is part of American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library. \nFor more Elizabeth Public Library events\, click the button below. \nElizabeth Public Library Events
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/women-in-wars/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPL Events,EPL Mini Exhibits
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
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SUMMARY:Indigenous History Exhibit | Elizabeth NJ REV250
DESCRIPTION:American Revolutions: REV250 at the Elizabeth Public Library\nIndigenous History & Role in the Revolution\nAs part of the REV250 commemoration\, the Elizabeth Public Library presents a month-long mini exhibit exploring the role of Indigenous peoples in the American Revolution. \nThis exhibit highlights the perspectives\, contributions\, and complex realities Indigenous communities faced during the founding of the United States. Visitors are invited to reflect on how these histories intersect with Elizabeth’s own Revolutionary-era story. \nExhibit Dates\nMarch 4 – March 31\, 2026 \nLocation:\nElizabeth Public Library\nThird Floor – Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case\n11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202 \nPhone: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220\nWebsite: elizpl.org \n\nPart of the REV250 Series\nThis exhibit is part of the American Revolutions series at the Elizabeth Public Library\, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through monthly exhibits highlighting Revolutionary events and Elizabeth natives. \n\nWhy This Matters\nAs Elizabeth approaches America’s 250th Anniversary\, revisiting the Revolutionary era through multiple perspectives ensures that the story of our city reflects the full depth and complexity of our shared history.
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/indigenous-history-exhibit-elizabeth-nj-rev250/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPL Mini Exhibits,Historic Midtown Elizabeth
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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
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Mini Exhibit: Continental Navy | Oct 2025
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of the Continental Navy at the Elizabeth Public Library’s October 2025 mini exhibit. Open Oct 2–31 in the Elizabethtown Reading Room. \n\n  Mini Exhibit: The Continental Navy\n  Series: American Revolutions – Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library \n  Date: October 2–31\, 2025 \n\n  Location\n  \n    Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case (3rd Floor)\n    Elizabeth Public Library\n    11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\n   \n\n  About the Exhibit\n  \n    Learn the history behind the formation of the Continental Navy through this special mini exhibit. \n    Part of the library’s ongoing monthly series leading to America’s 250th anniversary\, the exhibit highlights revolutionary events and Elizabeth natives.\n   \n\n  Contact\n  (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220 | elizpl.org/localhistory \n\n\n\n  Frequently Asked Questions\n  \n\n    \n      When is the Continental Navy exhibit on display?\n      \n        The exhibit runs from October 2 through October 31\, 2025. \n      \n    \n\n    \n      Where is the exhibit located?\n      \n        The exhibit is in the Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case on the 3rd Floor of the Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ. \n      \n    \n\n    \n      Is there a fee to visit?\n      \n        No. The mini exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours. \n      \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n{\n  "@context": "https://schema.org"\,\n  "@type": "ExhibitionEvent"\,\n  "name": "Mini Exhibit: The Continental Navy"\,\n  "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled"\,\n  "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode"\,\n  "startDate": "2025-10-02"\,\n  "endDate": "2025-10-31"\,\n  "description": "A special October mini exhibit at Elizabeth Public Library exploring the formation of the Continental Navy\, part of the Rev250 series."\,\n  "organizer": {\n    "@type": "Organization"\,\n    "name": "Elizabeth Public Library"\,\n    "url": "https://elizpl.org"\n  }\,\n  "location": {\n    "@type": "Place"\,\n    "name": "Elizabeth Public Library - Elizabethtown Reading Room"\,\n    "address": {\n      "@type": "PostalAddress"\,\n      "streetAddress": "11 S. Broad St"\,\n      "addressLocality": "Elizabeth"\,\n      "addressRegion": "NJ"\,\n      "postalCode": "07202"\,\n      "addressCountry": "US"\n    }\n  }\,\n  "offers": {\n    "@type": "Offer"\,\n    "price": "0"\,\n    "priceCurrency": "USD"\,\n    "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"\n  }\n}
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LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
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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. \n      \n    \n  \n\n\n\n\n{\n  "@context": "https://schema.org"\,\n  "@type": "ExhibitionEvent"\,\n  "name": "Old Homes Week Exhibit – Historical Buildings of Elizabeth"\,\n  "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled"\,\n  "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode"\,\n  "startDate": "2025-10-02"\,\n  "endDate": "2025-10-30"\,\n  "description": "An exhibit showcasing photographs\, memorabilia\, and ephemera from Elizabeth’s 1907 Old Homes Week\, featuring collections from the Elizabeth Public Library and Union County Historical Society."\,\n  "organizer": {\n    "@type": "Organization"\,\n    "name": "Elizabeth Public Library & Union County Historical Society"\,\n    "url": "https://elizpl.org"\n  }\,\n  "location": {\n    "@type": "Place"\,\n    "name": "Elizabeth Public Library – 3rd Floor Exhibit Area"\,\n    "address": {\n      "@type": "PostalAddress"\,\n      "streetAddress": "11 S. Broad St"\,\n      "addressLocality": "Elizabeth"\,\n      "addressRegion": "NJ"\,\n      "postalCode": "07202"\,\n      "addressCountry": "US"\n    }\n  }\,\n  "offers": {\n    "@type": "Offer"\,\n    "price": "0"\,\n    "priceCurrency": "USD"\,\n    "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock"\n  }\n}
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