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SUMMARY:Old First Cemetery Descendants – Monthly Gathering | Jan. 17
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\nFeatured Speaker: Aimee Fernandez-Puente\nOur January gathering features Aimee Fernandez-Puente\, Co-Chair of the GoElizabethNJ250 Planning Committee. Aimee brings a deep commitment to public history and community engagement\, helping lead the city’s multi-year commemoration efforts. Her work centers on creating inclusive\, accessible pathways for residents and descendants to participate in telling the story of early Elizabethtown. \nDuring this session\, Aimee will discuss the importance of collaborative memory-keeping\, the role of descendants in shaping public history\, and the ongoing work of preparing for the 250th Anniversary. Her insights help frame the year-long series of conversations we will share together. \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-jan-17/
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