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SUMMARY:History & Significance of Tattoos
DESCRIPTION:History & Significance of Tattoos\nAmerican Revolutions: REV250 at the Elizabeth Public Library presents History & Significance of Tattoos\, an enlightening presentation exploring tattooing as art\, history\, identity\, and cultural expression. \nJoin the Elizabeth Public Library for a presentation by Dr. Matt Lodder\, Senior Lecturer in Art History and Theory and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Art History at the University of Essex. \nDr. Lodder’s research focuses on the application of art-historical methods to the history of Western tattooing from the 17th century to the present day. This program invites attendees to consider tattooing not only as body art\, but as a meaningful historical and cultural practice. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: June 17\, 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM\nLocation: Elizabeth Public Library – Main Branch\nRoom: 4th Floor Auditorium\nAddress: 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\nAges: 18+\nWebsite: elizpl.org\nPhone: 908-354-6060 ext. 7220\n\nZoom Information\n\nMeeting ID: 886 2544 4861\nPasscode: 568368\n\nWhy This Event Matters\nTattooing has long carried personal\, cultural\, and historical meaning. Through this REV250 program\, attendees can explore how tattoos have evolved across centuries and how body art reflects identity\, memory\, creativity\, and social change. \nHosted at the Elizabeth Public Library\, this program adds a thoughtful arts and culture perspective to the broader American Revolutions series\, connecting local audiences with global conversations about history and expression. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is the History & Significance of Tattoos event?\nHistory & Significance of Tattoos is a REV250 presentation at the Elizabeth Public Library featuring Dr. Matt Lodder\, who will discuss the history and cultural meaning of tattooing. \nWho is Dr. Matt Lodder?\nDr. Matt Lodder is a Senior Lecturer in Art History and Theory and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Art History at the University of Essex. His research focuses on Western tattooing from the 17th century to the present day. \nWhen and where is the event?\nThe event takes place on June 17\, 2026\, at 12:00 PM in the 4th Floor Auditorium at the Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch\, located at 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \nIs this event available on Zoom?\nYes. The flyer includes Zoom access with Meeting ID 886 2544 4861 and passcode 568368. \nElizabeth Public Library Events
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LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now Exhibit\nAmerican Revolutions: REV250 at the Elizabeth Public Library presents Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now\, a traveling exhibit from RevolutionNJ exploring the stories of everyday people during the American Revolution in New Jersey. \nThis 12-panel exhibit invites visitors to look beyond familiar names and major battles to consider how ordinary people experienced the American Revolution. Through personal stories\, historical interpretation\, and public history displays\, the exhibit connects the founding era to the ongoing American experiment. \nThe exhibit will be on view from June 23 through July 7\, 2026\, in the Third Floor Exhibit Area at the Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch. \nExhibit Details\n\nDates: June 23 – July 7\, 2026\nLocation: Elizabeth Public Library – Main Branch\nExhibit Area: Third Floor Exhibit Area\nAddress: 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\nWebsite: elizpl.org\nPhone: 908-354-6060 ext. 7220\n\nAbout the Exhibit\nRevolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now is a traveling exhibit that explores the stories of everyday people during the American Revolution in New Jersey. Presented through 12 portable panels\, the exhibit highlights the choices\, challenges\, and lives of people who experienced the revolutionary era. \nThis exhibition is a project of RevolutionNJ\, a public/private partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission\, a division of the New Jersey Department of State\, and Crossroads of the American Revolution Association Inc. \nWhy This Exhibit Matters\nRevolutionary history is not only the story of famous leaders. It is also the story of residents\, workers\, families\, soldiers\, communities\, and everyday people whose lives were shaped by the conflict and its aftermath. \nAs Elizabeth prepares to mark America’s 250th anniversary\, this traveling exhibit offers a meaningful way to connect local audiences with New Jersey’s revolutionary past and the larger question of what it means to live the American experiment then and now. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is the Revolutionary Lives exhibit?\nRevolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now is a RevolutionNJ traveling exhibit that explores the stories of everyday people during the American Revolution in New Jersey. \nWhen can visitors see the exhibit?\nThe exhibit is available from June 23 through July 7\, 2026. \nWhere is the exhibit located?\nThe exhibit is located in the Third Floor Exhibit Area at the Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch\, 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \nHow long does it take to view the exhibit?\nVisitors should plan for approximately 20 to 40 minutes to view the traveling exhibit. \nElizabeth Public Library Events
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