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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.
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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
CATEGORIES:EPL Events,EPL Mini Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Hamilton Broadway Bus Trip – Business After Hours (250th Edition)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n\nHamilton Broadway Bus Trip\nGECC Business After Hours – Special 250th Edition\nJoin members of the Greater Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours experience thatblends networking\, culture\, and connection—celebrating America 250 with an unforgettable Broadway night in New York City. \nTravel comfortably by chartered bus\, connect with fellow professionals along the way\, and take your seat for the acclaimedBroadway production Hamilton—where history and storytelling meet modern energy. \n\n\n \n\n \n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: February 18\, 2026\nEvent Type: Business After Hours / Networking Experience\nDestination: Broadway\, New York City\nTransportation: Chartered Bus\nReservation Required: Yes\n\n\nFor more information & registration:Click To RSVP \nReserve Your Seat \n\n\n \n\nPricing\n\n\nGECC Member Rate \n$150 \n\n\nNon-Member Rate \n$165 \n\n\n\nWhy this matters: This Special 250th Edition connects the business community with a cultural experiencerooted in America’s founding era—while reinforcing Elizabeth’s role in the wider story of the nation. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nA relaxed Business After Hours atmosphere—on the move\nChartered group travel with fellow Elizabeth-area professionals\nConversation\, connection\, and community beyond the boardroom\nA shared Broadway moment: Hamilton in New York City\n\n\n\n \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\nWhat is the Hamilton Broadway Bus Trip?\nIt’s a GECC Business After Hours experience that combines professional networking with a Broadway performance of Hamilton in New York City. \n\n\nWho can attend?\nThe event is open to GECC members and non-members who want to connect with the local business community and enjoy a standout cultural experience. \n\n\nIs transportation included?\nYes. Group transportation is provided via chartered bus. \n\n\nHow much does it cost?\nGECC members: $150. Non-members: $165. \n\n\n\n \n\nReady to join us?\nReserve your seat and experience where business meets Broadway. \nReserve Your Seat
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/hamilton-broadway-bus-trip-business-after-hours-250th-edition/
LOCATION:Broadway NYC\, New York\, New York
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SUMMARY:Open the Door\, I’ll Get It Myself: African American Women and The Great Migration
DESCRIPTION:313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive\nPresented by\n\nLinda Caldwell–Epps\n \n\n \n\nDate: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026\nTime: 1:00–2:00 PM\nProgram Format: Public presentation \n \n\nLocation:\nElizabeth Public Library\, Main Branch – 4th Floor Auditorium \n\nAddress:\n11 S. Broad St\,\nElizabeth\,\nNJ\n07202 \n\n\nPhone: (908) 354-6060 ext. 7220\nWebsite: elizpl.org \n\n \n\nOpen the Door\, I’ll Get It Myself: African American Women and The Great Migration\nexplores the important role African American women played during the Great Migration of African Americans\nfrom the 1910s through the 1970s. Presented by Linda Caldwell–Epps\, this program highlights\nhow women’s leadership\, labor\, and community-building shaped migration journeys and the lives that followed. \nHosted at the Elizabeth Public Library (Main Branch) in the 4th Floor Auditorium\nat 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\, the presentation supports the\n313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive and invites the public to learn\, reflect\, and connect\nhistory to community memory. \n\n \n\nSuggested Tags: Great Migration lecture Elizabeth NJ\, African American women Great Migration\, Linda Caldwell-Epps\, 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive\, Black history Elizabeth Public Library\, African American history program NJ\, Rev250 New Jersey programs\, Elizabeth NJ library events \n\n \n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nWhat is this presentation about?\n\nThe presentation focuses on the role African American women played in the Great Migration of African Americans\,\ncovering the period from the 1910s through the 1970s. \n\n\n\nWho is presenting the program?\n\nThe program is presented by Linda Caldwell–Epps in support of the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive. \n\n\n\nWhen and where does the event take place?\n\nThe event takes place Thursday\, February 19\, 2026\, from 1:00–2:00 PM at the Elizabeth Public Library\,\nMain Branch\, 4th Floor Auditorium\, 11 S. Broad St\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \n\n\n\nHow is this event connected to the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive?\n\nThis presentation supports the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive by advancing public understanding of\nAfrican American history and encouraging community connection to archival storytelling.
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/open-the-door-ill-get-it-myself-african-american-women-and-the-great-migration/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Old First Cemetery Descendants – Monthly Gathering | Feb. 21
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\nFebruary 21\, 2026 – Bob Gula\nDescendant of the Harriman and Whitehead Families; Sons of the American Revolution\n\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-feb-21/
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