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SUMMARY:Concord’s Fight: Gen. Francis Barlow as Chief Marshall of the Concord Centennial\, 1875
DESCRIPTION:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1402941863565341′ rel=’nofollow noreferrer noopener’ target=’_blank’>Francis C. Barlow historian and author Andrea M. Quinn shares the story of the contested memory of the Revolutionary War and Gen. Barlow’s role in “Concord’s Fight” in this virtual lecture from Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites.\n \n \nFrancis Barlow’s first wife Arabella was great-great-granddaughter of John and Mary Wallace of Wallace House and Rev. Jacob Rutsen and Dinah Van Bergh Hardenbergh of Old Dutch Parsonage. Born in Somerville February 29\, 1824\, Arabella served as a nurse in the Civil War. Arabella twice nursed her husband Frank back to health following serious wounds at the Battles of Antietam and Gettysburg and finally succumbed herself to typhus contracted serving soldiers on the battlefields of Virginia\, dying in a Washington war hospital July 27\, 1864.\n \n \n \nAnswer the Call for Action of Two Lights for Tomorrow and consider bringing to Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites in Somerville a donation of supplies needed for the Food Bank Network of Somerset County: https://www.somersetfoodbank.org/about/give-supplies/’ rel=’nofollow noreferrer noopener’ target=’_blank’>https://www.somersetfoodbank.org/about/give-supplies/\n \n \nTwo Lights for Tomorrow is a nationwide initiative to commence the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States of America. The famous ride of Paul Revere occurred on the overnight of April 18 – 19\, 1775. Two Lights for Tomorrow commemorates that famous ride and uses the imagery of that shining light today as a uniting call to action for our citizens to celebrate and serve.\n⁠\n \nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3Ameeting_OGFhMTgwNGMtMWI1Yy00NTU3LTgzODAtOGYxMTNhOTRhM2Zj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7B%22Tid%22%3A%225076c3d1-3802-4b9f-b36a-e0a41bd642a7%22%2C%22Oid%22%3A%22381a5718-599b-49fc-92df-b6f8dc0ceb56%22%7D’ rel=’nofollow noreferrer noopener’ target=’_blank’>Register for this virtual lecture online in MS Teams.\n \n \n \nRegistrants will receive links to the live presentation and to the recording following the initial
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/concords-fight-gen-francis-barlow-as-chief-marshall-of-the-concord-centennial-1875/
LOCATION:Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage @ 71 Somerset Street\, Somerville\, New Jersey\, 08876\, US
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UID:264-1743948000-1743983999@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Paul Revere's Read
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URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/paul-reveres-read/
LOCATION:Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage @ 71 Somerset Street\, Somerville\, New Jersey\, 08876\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T235959
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UID:266-1744225200-1744243199@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Bergen Roundtable: The Battle of Trenton
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/bergen-roundtable-the-battle-of-trenton/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T153000
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere's Walk
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URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/paul-reveres-walk/
LOCATION:Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage @ 71 Somerset Street\, Somerville\, New Jersey\, 08876\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T140000
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UID:269-1745157600-1745193599@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Paul Revere's Read
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URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/paul-reveres-read-2/
LOCATION:Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage @ 71 Somerset Street\, Somerville\, New Jersey\, 08876\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000
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UID:270-1745758800-1746367200@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Honoring Cudjo Banquante
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URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/honoring-cudjo-banquante/
LOCATION:NJ
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
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UID:272-1745762400-1745798399@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Colonial Crossroads in the Old Dutch Garden: African and European Music Meet
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/colonial-crossroads-in-the-old-dutch-garden-african-and-european-music-meet/
LOCATION:Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage @ 71 Somerset Street\, Somerville\, New Jersey\, 08876\, US
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
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CREATED:20250305T212922Z
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UID:275-1746216000-1746388799@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Jockey Hollow Spring Encampment: Perseverance
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URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/jockey-hollow-spring-encampment-perseverance/
LOCATION:Jockey Hollow @ Jockey Hollow Road\, Morristown\, New Jersey\, 07960\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T090000
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UID:278-1746262800-1746284400@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:New Jersey American Revolution Round Table (NJARTT)
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URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/new-jersey-american-revolution-round-table-njartt/
LOCATION:Drew University @ 36 Madison Avenue\, Madison\, New Jersey\, 07940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T235959
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CREATED:20250305T212925Z
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UID:280-1746370800-1746403199@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Dia de Don Juan: George Washington’s Spanish All
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/dia-de-don-juan-george-washingtons-spanish-all/
LOCATION:Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage @ 71 Somerset Street\, Somerville\, New Jersey\, 08876\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T235959
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CREATED:20250305T212927Z
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UID:282-1746644400-1746662399@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Bergen Roundtable: George Rogers Clark and the Revolutionary War in the West
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/bergen-roundtable-george-rogers-clark-and-the-revolutionary-war-in-the-west/
LOCATION:One Bergen County Plaza\, 4th Floor Learning Center @ 1 Bergen County Plaza\, Hackensack\, New Jersey\, 07601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20250523T170508Z
CREATED:20250523T155820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T170508Z
UID:561-1750503600-1750503600@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Caldwell Monument Rededication Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join the Union County Historical Society for a commemorative ceremony honoring Rev. James Caldwell and Hannah Caldwell—two of Elizabeth’s most storied Revolutionary War figures. Learn more about their sacrifice and why their legacy endures in Union County today. \n Details below: \n📍 Location: Snyder Academy • Siloam-Hope First Presbyterian Church \n📅 Date: Saturday\, June 21\, 2025 \n🕰️ Time: 11:00 am  \n👥 Presented by: Union County Historical Society \nRSVP By June 6thCall 908-527-4787Download the FlyerRSVP By June 6thCall 908-527-4787Learn More about Rev. James & Hannah Caldwell
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/caldwell-monument-rededication-ceremony/
LOCATION:Snyder Academy\, 42 Broad St.\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T235959
DTSTAMP:20250305T212928Z
CREATED:20250305T212928Z
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UID:284-1750597200-1750636799@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:'March to Yorktown Day' Panel Discussion and Exhibit
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URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/march-to-yorktown-day-panel-discussion-and-exhibit/
LOCATION:Brick Academy @ 15 West Oak Street\, Basking Ridge\, New Jersey\, 07920
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
DTSTAMP:20250305T212934Z
CREATED:20250305T212934Z
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UID:287-1751054400-1751227199@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Battle of Monmouth 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/battle-of-monmouth-2025/
LOCATION:Monmouth Battlefield @ 20 New Jersey 33 Business\, Manalapan Township\, New Jersey\, 07726\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T193000
DTSTAMP:20250714T171514Z
CREATED:20250714T122729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T171514Z
UID:917-1753291800-1753299000@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Fifty Latinas Speak – Elizabeth NJ Leadership Event
DESCRIPTION:Event Title: \nLatina Leadership Lessons: Fifty Latinas Speak – Special Book Event \nEvent Description: \nCelebrate the powerful voices of Latina trailblazers at Latina Leadership Lessons: Fifty Latinas Speak\, a special event hosted by Assemblywoman Annette Quijano — the only New Jersey woman featured in this national collection. \nThis invite-only gathering will feature highlights from the acclaimed book Fifty Latinas Speak\, which shares the inspiring journeys of women who have broken barriers in politics\, business\, education\, and civic leadership. Be among the first 50 attendees to receive a free copy of the book. \nDate & Time: \nWednesday\, July 23\, 2025 \n5:30 PM – 7:30 PM \nLocation: \nVintage City Offices – Kitchen Area \n30 Union Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202 \nAdmission: \nInvite Only \n📞 For questions\, contact Jimmy Rivera at (862) 368-1440 \nPresented by: \nPaid for by EFO Quijano for Assembly \n311 W. Henry St.\, Linden\, NJ 07036
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/fifty-latinas-speak/
LOCATION:Vinty City Offices\, 30 Union Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T113000
DTSTAMP:20250715T135451Z
CREATED:20250715T135451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T135451Z
UID:1137-1753524000-1753529400@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:313+ Ancestors Speak Project: Intro Panel
DESCRIPTION:Event Title: \n313+ Ancestors Speak Project: Introductory Panel \nEvent Date & Time: \nJuly 26\, 2025 \n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (EST) \nEvent Type: \nHybrid (In-Person + Zoom) \nLocation: \nElizabeth Public Library – 4th Floor Auditorium \n11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202 \nPhone: 908-354-6060 EXT 7220 \nOnline Info: \nZoom Meeting ID: 831 3379 0677 \nPasscode: 200994 \nEvent Description: \nJoin us for the Introductory Panel of the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project\, a powerful public memory initiative honoring the lives of 313+ enslaved individuals once buried in unmarked graves in Elizabeth\, NJ. This panel introduces the goals of the project\, the meaning behind the 313+ Ancestors monument\, and the broader effort to engage residents in uncovering and sharing stories of African American history in Union County. \nThis event is hosted at the Elizabeth Public Library as part of the NJ Rev250 commemoration\, supported by a “Jersey Lens” grant from the New Jersey State Library. \nPartners: \n\n\nElizabeth Public Library \n\n\n313+ Ancestors Project \n\n\nNJ State Library – Rev250: Examining the Semiquincentennial through a Jersey Lens
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/313-ancestors-speak-project-intro-panel/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T140000
DTSTAMP:20250714T172611Z
CREATED:20250714T122754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T172611Z
UID:1005-1753696800-1753711200@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Maker Mondays: Summertime Science at Liberty Hall Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer for our new series! Design�� build and play with your favorite games on Maker Monday!Drop in to our makerspace to play your favorite board games make your own colonial games\, and more! Make and build what you wish and stay as long as you like! This program is designed for students in grades 1 through 5\, and a caregiver or guardian must accompany children. You are also welcome to pack a snack or lunch and use one of our picnic tables or benches in our garden.Reservations suggested\, walk-ins welcome. \n  \nEvent Title: \nMaker Mondays at Liberty Hall: Summertime Science \nEvent Description: \nCalling all young scientists! Join us for Maker Mondays: Summertime Science on Monday\, July 28\, 2025\, from 10 AM to 2 PM\, at the Liberty Hall Museum in Union\, NJ. Drop into our summer makerspace and pick a Kiwi Crate packed with engaging science experiments. Build\, test\, and explore at your own pace—stay as long as you like! \nDesigned for students in grades 1–5 (with caregiver supervision)\, this creative\, hands‑on event encourages curiosity through physics\, chemistry\, and engineering. Feel free to bring a snack or lunch and enjoy the beautiful museum garden while you tinker. \nHighlights: \n\n\nChoose your own Kiwi Crate science project \n\n\nFamily-friendly\, open-format drop-in \n\n\nPicnic tables and garden benches available \n\n\nReservations suggested; walk‑ins welcome \n\n\nDate & Time: \n📅 July 28\, 2025 — 10 AM to 2 PM (EDT) \nVenue: \nLiberty Hall Museum \n1003 Morris Avenue\, Union\, NJ 07083 \nCost: \nFree for museum members; nominal fee (~$4–$12) for non-members depending on crate/access. \n📞 Contact: libertyhall@kean.edu or 908‑527‑0400 \nClick Button to Purchase Tickets \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/maker-mondays-summertime-science-at-liberty-hall-museum/
LOCATION:Liberty Hall\, 1003 Morris Ave.\, Union\, NJ\, 07083\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20250729T141851Z
CREATED:20250715T184825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T141851Z
UID:1158-1754092800-1756511999@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Naval Force & Privateers: Mini Exhibit at EPL
DESCRIPTION:Event Title: \nNaval Force & Privateers: Rev250 Mini Exhibit \nEvent Date & Time: \nAugust 2–29\, 2025 \nOpen during library hours \nEvent Type: \nOn-site Exhibit \nLocation: \nElizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case \nElizabeth Public Library \n11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202 \nPhone: 908-354-6060 EXT 7220 \nWebsite: https://www.elizpl.org \nEvent Description: \nJoin the Elizabeth Public Library throughout the month of August 2025 for a mini exhibit titled “Naval Force & Privateers”\, part of the Rev250 commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. This immersive exhibit explores Elizabeth’s deep-rooted maritime contributions during the Revolutionary War—highlighting local figures\, privateer actions\, and pivotal naval encounters. \nLocated in the Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case\, the display brings to life the stories of Elizabeth’s Revolutionary-era residents and their impact on maritime warfare. \nThis exhibit is part of the “American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library” series. \nPartners: \n\n\nElizabeth Public Library \n\n\nRev250 NJ \n\n\nLocal historical researchers and archives \n\n\n 
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/naval-force-privateers-mini-exhibit-at-epl/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T180000
DTSTAMP:20250714T135237Z
CREATED:20250714T122729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T135237Z
UID:918-1754416800-1754416800@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:National Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Join us at this year’s National Night Out at Carteret Park! Meet our first responders�� tour their vehicles\, check out the vendors and more! The fun doesn’t end at 8pm\, remember to bring your lawn chairs for a family-friendly movie after!
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/elizabeth-national-night-out/
LOCATION:Carteret Park\, 500 Vine Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
DTSTAMP:20250731T134355Z
CREATED:20250731T134247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T134355Z
UID:1209-1755345600-1755349200@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:Genealogy Workshop at Elizabeth Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Event: 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive: Intro to Genealogy Workshop\nDate: August 16\, 2025\nTime: 12-1 p.m.\nLocation: Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\, 3rd Floor Classroom\nDescription: Join the Elizabeth Public Library and the New Jersey Chapter of the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society\, Inc. for our first in a series workshop. Learn the basics of starting ancestral research and building your family tree. Light refreshments will be served.\nZoom Details: Meeting ID: 812 9313 6481\, Passcode: 730851\n\nFeel free to ask if you need further assistance! \n 
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/genealogy-workshop-at-elizabeth-public-library/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20250818T140430Z
CREATED:20250818T140430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T140430Z
UID:1252-1756857600-1759276799@goelizabethnj250.com
SUMMARY:First Invasion of Canada Mini Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The First Invasion of Canada – Mini Exhibit (Rev250)\n   \n\nWhat is this?\n\n      A month-long mini exhibit exploring the First Invasion of Canada during the American Revolution\,\n      presented by Elizabeth Public Library as part of American Revolutions: Rev250.\n     \n\n\nWhen is it open?\n\n      September 3\, 2025 –\n      September 30\, 2025\n       · Check the library website for current hours.\n     \n\n\nWhere is it located?\n\n      Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case (Third Floor)\n      \n        11 S. Broad St\,\n        Elizabeth\,\n        NJ\n        07202\n      \n     \n\n\nWho should visit?\nHistory lovers\, students\, families\, and anyone celebrating Rev250 who wants a quick\, visual introduction to a pivotal Revolutionary War campaign. \n\n\nWhy it matters\n\nIlluminates a lesser-known Revolutionary War campaign.\nConnects national history to Elizabeth’s local story.\nSupports the community-wide Rev250 commemoration.\n\n\n   \n\nQuick Facts\n\nDates: Sept 3–30\, 2025\nVenue: Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case (Third Floor)\nAddress: 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\nHost: Elizabeth Public Library – American Revolutions: Rev250\nInfo: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220 · elizpl.org/localhistory\n\n\n   \n\nPlan Your Visit\nOpen during library hours. For the latest schedule or questions\, use the contact options below. \n\n      \n        More Exhibit Info\n      \n      \n        Call the Library\n      \n     \n\n   \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nIs this part of Rev250?\nYes. This mini exhibit is part of the Elizabeth Public Library’s American Revolutions: Rev250 series. \n\n\nWhere inside the library is it?\nOn the Third Floor in the Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case. \n\n\nHow do I get more information?\nVisit elizpl.org/localhistory or call (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220. \n\n\n  \n   \n\n    Elizabeth Public Library – Rev250 Mini Exhibit\n –> \n   \n  {\n    “@context”: “https://schema.org”\,\n    “@type”: “ExhibitionEvent”\,\n    “name”: “The First Invasion of Canada – Mini Exhibit (Rev250)”\,\n    “startDate”: “2025-09-03”\,\n    “endDate”: “2025-09-30”\,\n    “eventAttendanceMode”: “https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode”\,\n    “eventStatus”: “https://schema.org/EventScheduled”\,\n    “description”: “A month-long mini exhibit at Elizabeth Public Library exploring the First Invasion of Canada during the American Revolution as part of the Rev250 commemoration.”\,\n    “isAccessibleForFree”: true\,\n    “location”: {\n      “@type”: “Place”\,\n      “name”: “Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case (Third Floor)”\,\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    “organizer”: {\n      “@type”: “Organization”\,\n      “name”: “Elizabeth Public Library – American Revolutions: Rev250”\,\n      “url”: “https://elizpl.org/localhistory”\,\n      “telephone”: “+1-908-354-6060”\n    }\,\n    “url”: “https://elizpl.org/localhistory”\,\n    “image”: [\n      “https://your-site.com/uploads/first-invasion-of-canada-mini-exhibit-elizabeth.jpg”\n    ]\n  }
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/first-invasion-of-canada-mini-exhibit/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution by Ken Burns
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/the-american-revolution-by-ken-burns/
LOCATION:NJPAC @ 1 Center Street\, Newark\, New Jersey\, 07102
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T180000
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SUMMARY:Annual Midtown Car Show | Sept 27\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Annual Midtown Car Show in Elizabeth\, NJ on Sept 27\, 2025. Free for spectators! Cars\, food trucks\, music & trophies for Top 50 entries. \n\n\nAnnual Midtown Car Show – Wheels & Deal$\nDate: Saturday\, September 27\, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday\, September 28\, 2025) \nTime: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Roll-in 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM) \nLocation: 2 Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ \nEvent Details\n\n    Celebrate Elizabeth’s vibrant car culture at the Annual Midtown Car Show! Hosted by Mayor Christian Bollwage\, Councilman Frank O. Mazza\,\n    Kens Kustoms\, and Midtown Elizabeth\, this community event brings together classic cars\, music\, food trucks\, and family fun.\n    Admission is free for spectators\, and trophies will be awarded to the Top 50 cars.\n   \nRegistration\n\n    All makes & models are welcome. \n    Registration: $25 per vehicle (No motorcycles). \n    Contact: Text Sophy Ramirez at 908-370-8676\n   \nHighlights\n\nClassic cars and custom vehicles\nFree admission for spectators\nKids’ area and family entertainment\nFood trucks and live music\nTrophies for Top 50 entries\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\nWhen is the Annual Midtown Car Show?\n\nThe show will be held on Saturday\, September 27\, 2025\, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Rain date is Sunday\, September 28\, 2025. \n \n \n\nHow much does it cost to attend?\n\nAdmission is free for spectators. Vehicle registration is $25 (no motorcycles). \n \n \n\nWhere is the car show located?\n\nThe event takes place at 2 Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ. \n \n \n \n\n \n{\n  “@context”: “https://schema.org”\,\n  “@type”: “Event”\,\n  “name”: “Annual Midtown Car Show – Wheels & Deal$”\,\n  “eventStatus”: “https://schema.org/EventScheduled”\,\n  “eventAttendanceMode”: “https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode”\,\n  “startDate”: “2025-09-27T11:00:00-04:00”\,\n  “endDate”: “2025-09-27T18:00:00-04:00”\,\n  “description”: “Join the Annual Midtown Car Show in Elizabeth\, NJ on September 27\, 2025. Free admission for spectators\, cars\, food trucks\, kids’ activities\, and trophies for the Top 50 entries.”\,\n  “location”: {\n    “@type”: “Place”\,\n    “name”: “2 Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ”\,\n    “address”: {\n      “@type”: “PostalAddress”\,\n      “streetAddress”: “2 Broad St”\,\n      “addressLocality”: “Elizabeth”\,\n      “addressRegion”: “NJ”\,\n      “postalCode”: “07201”\,\n      “addressCountry”: “US”\n    }\n  }\,\n  “organizer”: {\n    “@type”: “Organization”\,\n    “name”: “Midtown Elizabeth & Kens Kustoms”\,\n    “url”: “https://www.instagram.com/midtownelizabeth”\n  }\,\n  “offers”: {\n    “@type”: “Offer”\,\n    “price”: “25”\,\n    “priceCurrency”: “USD”\,\n    “availability”: “https://schema.org/InStock”\n  }\n}
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/annual-midtown-car-show-sept-27-2025/
LOCATION:Midtown Elizabeth\, 2 Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Midtown Elizabeth
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20260420T194808Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification
DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification (Free\, Online)\nDates: Starting October 1\, 2025 (self-paced; enroll any time during the month) \nFormat: 100% Online\, On-Demand \nCost: Free \nEnroll Now:\n    \n      tourismcertification.goelizabethnj.com/courses/elizabeth-ambassador\n    \n   \nAbout the Course\nBecome 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. \nWho Should Enroll\n\nResidents who love sharing Elizabeth’s story\nVolunteers and event staff\nFrontline teams in retail\, dining\, lodging\, transportation\, and attractions\n\nWhat You’ll Gain\n\nElizabeth Ambassador Certificate of Completion\nLocal talking points and wayfinding basics\nConfidence engaging with visitors and groups\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\nHow long does the course take?\n\nIt’s self-paced. Most learners finish in a short session\, but you can pause and return anytime during October 2025. \n \n \n\nIs there a cost?\n\nNo. The Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification is free. \n \n \n\nWho can enroll?\n\nAnyone—residents\, volunteers\, and workers who want to welcome visitors to Elizabeth. \n \n \n \n\n \n{\n  “@context”: “https://schema.org”\,\n  “@type”: “Course”\,\n  “name”: “Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification”\,\n  “description”: “A free\, self-paced online certification preparing residents and frontline teams to welcome visitors to Elizabeth\, NJ.”\,\n  “provider”: {\n    “@type”: “Organization”\,\n    “name”: “GoElizabethNJ”\,\n    “url”: “https://goelizabethnj.com”\n  }\,\n  “hasCourseInstance”: {\n    “@type”: “CourseInstance”\,\n    “courseMode”: “online”\,\n    “startDate”: “2025-10-01”\,\n    “endDate”: “2025-10-31”\,\n    “courseWorkload”: “PT1H”\,\n    “offers”: {\n      “@type”: “Offer”\,\n      “price”: “0”\,\n      “priceCurrency”: “USD”\,\n      “url”: “https://tourismcertification.goelizabethnj.com/courses/elizabeth-ambassador”\,\n      “availability”: “https://schema.org/InStock”\n    }\,\n    “location”: {\n      “@type”: “VirtualLocation”\,\n      “url”: “https://tourismcertification.goelizabethnj.com/courses/elizabeth-ambassador”\n    }\n  }\n}
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/launch-of-elizabeth-ambassador-tourism-certification/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Launch - October 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20250305T212934Z
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SUMMARY:Homecoming 250
DESCRIPTION:www.homecoming250.org \n \n 
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/homecoming-250/
LOCATION:Various @ Delaware River\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20250915T124613Z
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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\nOld Homes Week Exhibit – Historical Buildings of Elizabeth\nDate: October 2–30\, 2025 \nLocation\n\n    Elizabeth Public Library – 3rd Floor Exhibit Area\n    11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\n   \nAbout 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   \nContact\n(908) 354-6060 ext. 7220 | elizpl.org \n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\nWhen is the Old Homes Week Exhibit on display?\n\nThe exhibit is open from October 2 through October 30\, 2025. \n \n \n\nWhere is the exhibit located?\n\nThe exhibit is on the 3rd Floor Exhibit Area of the Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ. \n \n \n\nWho curated the exhibit?\n\nThe 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  “@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}
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
DTSTAMP:20250915T124035Z
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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\nMini Exhibit: The Continental Navy\nSeries: American Revolutions – Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library \nDate: October 2–31\, 2025 \nLocation\n\n    Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case (3rd Floor)\n    Elizabeth Public Library\n    11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\n   \nAbout 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   \nContact\n(908) 354-6060 ext. 7220 | elizpl.org/localhistory \n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\nWhen is the Continental Navy exhibit on display?\n\nThe exhibit runs from October 2 through October 31\, 2025. \n \n \n\nWhere is the exhibit located?\n\nThe 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\nIs there a fee to visit?\n\nNo. The mini exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours. \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}
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/mini-exhibit-continental-navy-oct-2025/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPL Mini Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20250915T115912Z
CREATED:20250915T115546Z
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SUMMARY:250th Scavenger Hunt – Elizabeth NJ | Oct 18–19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the citywide 250th Scavenger Hunt in Elizabeth\, NJ\, Oct 18–19\, 2025. Explore history with booklets from Elizabeth Public Library. \n\n\n250th Scavenger Hunt – Elizabeth\, NJ\nDate: Saturday\, October 18 – Sunday\, October 19\, 2025 \nLocation: Elizabeth Public Library – Main Branch\, Local History Department\, 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202 \nHost: Elizabeth Public Library & GoElizabethNJ250 \nDetails: Join us during Four Centuries in a Weekend for a citywide scavenger hunt celebrating Elizabeth’s history. Booklets and instructions will be available starting October 14\, 2025\, online at\n    elizpl.org/localhistory or in person at the library’s Local History Department. \nContact: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220 \n\n \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\nWhen is the 250th Scavenger Hunt?\n\nThe scavenger hunt takes place on Saturday\, October 18 and Sunday\, October 19\, 2025. \n \n \n\nWhere can I get scavenger hunt booklets?\n\nBooklets and instructions will be available online at elizpl.org/localhistory or in person at the Elizabeth Public Library’s Main Branch\, 3rd floor Local History Department\, beginning October 14\, 2025. \n \n \n\nWho is hosting the scavenger hunt?\n\nThe scavenger hunt is hosted by the Elizabeth Public Library and the City of Elizabeth’s America 250 Committee\, GoElizabethNJ250.
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/250th-scavenger-hunt-elizabeth-nj-oct-18-19-2025/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Launch - October 2025
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTSTAMP:20251016T230033Z
CREATED:20250926T151752Z
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SUMMARY:Lineage\, Healing & Living History | Oct 18\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Register below and view Zoom Meeting Info & LinkRegistration RequiredFull NameEmail Address *RegisterThank you for your message. It has been sent.×There was an error trying to send your message. Please try again later.×\n\nLineage\, Healing\, & Living History – A Conversation with Old First Cemetery Descendants\nDate & Time: Saturday\, October 18\, 2025 @ 10:00 AM (ET) \nLocation: Virtual on Zoom\n     Meeting ID: 820 6288 4604\n     Join Zoom Meeting\n   \nEvent Details\n\n    GoElizabethNJ250 presents a special online conversation with descendants of families tied to Elizabeth’s Old First Cemetery.\n    This unique event brings together historians\, community leaders\, and family members to share stories of lineage\, healing\, and living history.\n   \nPanelists\n\nJoanne Rajoppi – Union County Clerk\, President\, Union County Historical Society\, Daughters of the American Revolution\nLinda Caldwell-Epps – Historian\, President/CEO 1804 Consultants\nNancy Benz – Descendant of the Crane Family\, Daughters of the American Revolution\nDanny & Patty Woodruff – Descendants of the Woodruff Family\nJocelyn Francis-White – Descendant of the VanDeVere Family\, 1719 William Trent House Museum Trustee\nPamela Thoms – Descendant of the Ogden Family\, The National Society Colonial Dames 17th Century\nBob Gula – Descendant of the Harriman and Whitehead Families\, Sons of the American Revolution\n\nPresented By\n\n    GoElizabethNJ250 Planning Committee: Mayor J. Christian Bollwage (Co-Chair)\, Rev. Dr. Wanda M. Lundy (Co-Chair)\, and Aimee Fernandez-Puente (Co-Chair).\n   \n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\nWhen is the Lineage\, Healing & Living History event?\n\nThe event takes place on Saturday\, October 18\, 2025\, at 10:00 AM (ET). \n \n \n\nHow do I attend the event?\n\n\n          The event is hosted virtually on Zoom. You can join using the following link:\n          https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82062884604\n          Meeting ID: 820 6288 4604\n         \n \n \n\nWho will be speaking at this event?\n\nDescendants of Old First Cemetery families\, alongside historians and community leaders\, will share stories of lineage\, healing\, and living history. \n \n \n \n\n \n{\n  “@context”: “https://schema.org”\,\n  “@type”: “Event”\,\n  “name”: “Lineage\, Healing\, & Living History – A Conversation with Old First Cemetery Descendants”\,\n  “eventStatus”: “https://schema.org/EventScheduled”\,\n  “eventAttendanceMode”: “https://schema.org/OnlineEventAttendanceMode”\,\n  “startDate”: “2025-10-18T10:00:00-04:00”\,\n  “endDate”: “2025-10-18T12:00:00-04:00”\,\n  “description”: “GoElizabethNJ250 hosts a virtual panel discussion with descendants of Old First Cemetery families\, highlighting lineage\, healing\, and living history.”\,\n  “location”: {\n    “@type”: “VirtualLocation”\,\n    “url”: “https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82062884604”\n  }\,\n  “organizer”: {\n    “@type”: “Organization”\,\n    “name”: “GoElizabethNJ250”\,\n    “url”: “https://goelizabethnj250.com”\n  }\,\n  “performer”: [\n    {“@type”: “Person”\, “name”: “Joanne Rajoppi”}\,\n    {“@type”: “Person”\, “name”: “Linda Caldwell-Epps”}\,\n    {“@type”: “Person”\, “name”: “Nancy Benz”}\,\n    {“@type”: “Person”\, “name”: “Danny & Patty Woodruff”}\,\n    {“@type”: “Person”\, “name”: “Jocelyn Francis-White”}\,\n    {“@type”: “Person”\, “name”: “Pamela Thoms”}\,\n    {“@type”: “Person”\, “name”: “Bob Gula”}\n  ]\,\n  “offers”: {\n    “@type”: “Offer”\,\n    “price”: “0”\,\n    “priceCurrency”: “USD”\,\n    “availability”: “https://schema.org/InStock”\n  }\n}
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/lineage-healing-living-history-oct-18-2025/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:GoElizabethNJ250 Talk Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20250915T120827Z
CREATED:20250915T120827Z
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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\nRole of Funeral Homes in Genealogy Research (Workshop)\nSeries: 313+ Ancestors Speak – Project Archive \nDate & Time: Tuesday\, October 21\, 2025\, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (ET) \nLocation\n\n    In-Person: Elizabeth Public Library\, 4th Floor Auditorium\n    11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\n   \nVirtual: Zoom\n    Meeting ID: 838 8541 1936\n    Passcode: 462839\n   \nRegistration\nRegistration required: Register on the library calendar at\n    elizpl.org.\n   \nHosts & 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   \nContact\n(908) 354-6060 ext. 7220 \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nHow funeral home records can advance family history research\nWhere and how to locate funeral home archives and references\nPractical tips for integrating funeral records with other sources\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\nDo I need to register?\n\nYes. Registration is required via the Elizabeth Public Library calendar at elizpl.org. \n \n \n\nIs this event in-person\, virtual\, or hybrid?\n\nIt’s a hybrid event. Attend in-person at the library or join via Zoom using the Meeting ID and Passcode provided. \n \n \n\nWhere is the in-person session held?\n\nElizabeth Public Library\, 4th Floor Auditorium\, 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \n \n \n \n\n \n{\n  “@context”: “https://schema.org”\,\n  “@type”: “Event”\,\n  “name”: “Role of Funeral Homes in Genealogy Research (Workshop)”\,\n  “eventStatus”: “https://schema.org/EventScheduled”\,\n  “eventAttendanceMode”: “https://schema.org/MixedEventAttendanceMode”\,\n  “startDate”: “2025-10-21T18:30:00-04:00”\,\n  “endDate”: “2025-10-21T19:30:00-04:00”\,\n  “description”: “A hybrid workshop exploring how funeral homes and their records support genealogy research\, hosted by Elizabeth Public Library and AAHGS NJ.”\,\n  “organizer”: {\n    “@type”: “Organization”\,\n    “name”: “Elizabeth Public Library & NJ Chapter\, Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society\, Inc.”\,\n    “url”: “https://elizpl.org”\n  }\,\n  “location”: [\n    {\n      “@type”: “Place”\,\n      “name”: “Elizabeth Public Library\, 4th Floor Auditorium”\,\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    {\n      “@type”: “VirtualLocation”\,\n      “url”: “https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83885411936”\n    }\n  ]\,\n  “offers”: {\n    “@type”: “Offer”\,\n    “price”: “0”\,\n    “priceCurrency”: “USD”\,\n    “availability”: “https://schema.org/InStock”\,\n    “url”: “https://elizpl.org”\n  }\,\n  “performer”: {\n    “@type”: “Organization”\,\n    “name”: “NJ Chapter\, Afro American Historical & Genealogical Society\, Inc.”\n  }\,\n  “sponsor”: {\n    “@type”: “Organization”\,\n    “name”: “New Jersey State Library — REV250 Grant”\n  }\n}
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
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