BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Elizabeth, NJ - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Elizabeth, NJ 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;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101 DTSTAMP:20260416T042317 CREATED:20250812T145247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T124936Z UID:1221-1759276800-1793491199@goelizabethnj250.com SUMMARY:Launch of Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification DESCRIPTION:Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification (Free\, Online)\n Dates: Starting October 1\, 2025 (self-paced; enroll any time during the month) \n Format: 100% Online\, On-Demand \n Cost: Free \n Enroll Now: \n \n tourismcertification.goelizabethnj.com/courses/elizabeth-ambassador\n \n \n\n About the Course\n Become 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. \n\n Who Should Enroll\n \n Residents who love sharing Elizabeth’s story\n Volunteers and event staff\n Frontline teams in retail\, dining\, lodging\, transportation\, and attractions\n \n\n What You’ll Gain\n \n Elizabeth Ambassador Certificate of Completion\n Local talking points and wayfinding basics\n Confidence engaging with visitors and groups\n \n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions\n \n \n How long does the course take?\n \n It’s self-paced. Most learners finish in a short session\, but you can pause and return anytime during October 2025. \n \n \n \n Is there a cost?\n \n No. The Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification is free. \n \n \n \n Who can enroll?\n \n Anyone—residents\, volunteers\, and workers who want to welcome visitors to Elizabeth. URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/launch-of-elizabeth-ambassador-tourism-certification/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:Launch - October 2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/elizabeth-amabassador-events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="GoElizabethNJ250 Planning Committee":MAILTO:info@goelizabethnj250.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260416T042317 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T042317 CREATED:20251118T163044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T184006Z UID:1534-1768665600-1768669200@goelizabethnj250.com 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/ LOCATION:NJ CATEGORIES:GoElizabethNJ250 Descendants Gathering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goelizabethnj250.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Aimee-FEature.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR