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    Promotional graphic for American Revolutions Rev250 April 2026 events at Elizabeth Public Library

    American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library — April 2026 Events

    April 1 - April 30
    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    Explore April 2026 Rev250 programming at Elizabeth Public Library, featuring exhibits, history talks, and hands-on events across multiple branches.

  • Wed 1
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    History of Slavery in NJ Presented by Rick Geffken

    Featured April 1 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    Explore the history of slavery in New Jersey with historian Rick Geffken in support of the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project Archive.

  • Thu 2
    Promotional graphic for the Women in Wars mini exhibit at Elizabeth Public Library in Elizabeth, New Jersey

    Women in Wars

    Featured April 2 - April 30
    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    Explore the many roles of women in wartime through this April 2026 mini exhibit at Elizabeth Public Library.

  • Sat 11
    Promotional graphic for the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project panel discussion in Elizabeth, New Jersey

    Reclaiming History Together: The 313+ Ancestors Speak Project

    Featured April 11 @ 12:00 pm
    Elizabeth Public Library 11 South Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ, United States

    A community-centered panel exploring the 313+ Ancestors Speak Project and how public history can reclaim erased stories in Elizabeth, New Jersey.

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