Discover upcoming Elizabeth NJ events from GoElizabethNJ250, including historical programs, community celebrations, public tours, cultural experiences, and special activities tied to America’s 250th anniversary. This event calendar highlights ways for residents and visitors to experience Elizabeth, New Jersey through its history, culture, and public life.

GoElizabethNJ250 events

Name: Old First Cemetery Descendants – Monthly Gathering | Jan. 17
Start: 2026-01-17T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-17T17:00:00-05:00

December 2025
Wreaths Across America at Old First Cemetery – Dec. 13

Featured December 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am

Old First Cemetery @ Siloam Hope First Presbyterian Church 42 Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ, United States

Join volunteers on Dec. 13 to honor Veterans by placing wreaths at Old First Cemetery in Elizabeth, NJ. Help us remember, honor, and teach.
Old First Cemetery Descendants Monthly Gathering

Featured December 20, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join descendants for a special session featuring Bob Gula, representing the Harriman and Whitehead Families, as we explore lineage and early Elizabeth history.
January 2026
Old First Cemetery Descendants – Monthly Gathering | Jan. 17

January 17 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Aimee Fernandez-Puente leads our January gathering with insight into descendant engagement, Elizabethtown history, and preparations for the 2026 reunion.