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SUMMARY:The Declaration of Independence & NJ Signers
DESCRIPTION:The Declaration of Independence & NJ Signers\nAmerican Revolutions: REV250 at the Elizabeth Public Library presents The Declaration of Independence & NJ Signers\, a mini exhibit celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \nVisitors are invited to learn about the Declaration of Independence and the New Jersey signers who helped shape the nation’s founding story. This exhibit highlights revolutionary events\, civic history\, and Elizabeth’s connection to the broader American Revolution narrative. \nThe mini exhibit will be on display from June 2 through July 31\, 2026\, in the Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case on the third floor of the Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch. \nExhibit Details\n\nDates: June 2 – July 31\, 2026\nLocation: Elizabeth Public Library – Main Branch\nExhibit Area: Third Floor\, Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case\nAddress: 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\nWebsite: elizpl.org\nPhone: 908-354-6060 ext. 7220\n\nWhy This Exhibit Matters\nThe Declaration of Independence remains one of the defining documents in American history. By focusing on New Jersey’s signers and revolutionary-era events\, this exhibit helps visitors connect national history to local and state stories. \nAs Elizabeth prepares to mark America’s 250th anniversary\, programs like this mini exhibit make history more accessible\, visible\, and connected to everyday civic life. It is a quick but meaningful stop for residents\, students\, families\, and visitors exploring Elizabeth’s role in the American story. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is The Declaration of Independence & NJ Signers exhibit?\nThe Declaration of Independence & NJ Signers is a mini exhibit at the Elizabeth Public Library focused on the Declaration of Independence and New Jersey signers as part of REV250 programming. \nWhen can visitors see the exhibit?\nThe exhibit is available from June 2 through July 31\, 2026. \nWhere is the exhibit located?\nThe exhibit is located on the third floor of the Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch in the Elizabethtown Reading Room Exhibit Case at 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \nHow long does it take to view the exhibit?\nVisitors should plan for approximately 15 to 30 minutes to view the mini exhibit. \nElizabeth Public Library Events
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/the-declaration-of-independence-nj-signers/
LOCATION:Elizabeth Public Library\, 11 South Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ\, 07202\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPL Events,EPL Mini Exhibits,GoElizabethNJ250 Descendants Gathering
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now Exhibit\nAmerican Revolutions: REV250 at the Elizabeth Public Library presents Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now\, a traveling exhibit from RevolutionNJ exploring the stories of everyday people during the American Revolution in New Jersey. \nThis 12-panel exhibit invites visitors to look beyond familiar names and major battles to consider how ordinary people experienced the American Revolution. Through personal stories\, historical interpretation\, and public history displays\, the exhibit connects the founding era to the ongoing American experiment. \nThe exhibit will be on view from June 23 through July 7\, 2026\, in the Third Floor Exhibit Area at the Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch. \nExhibit Details\n\nDates: June 23 – July 7\, 2026\nLocation: Elizabeth Public Library – Main Branch\nExhibit Area: Third Floor Exhibit Area\nAddress: 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202\nWebsite: elizpl.org\nPhone: 908-354-6060 ext. 7220\n\nAbout the Exhibit\nRevolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now is a traveling exhibit that explores the stories of everyday people during the American Revolution in New Jersey. Presented through 12 portable panels\, the exhibit highlights the choices\, challenges\, and lives of people who experienced the revolutionary era. \nThis exhibition is a project of RevolutionNJ\, a public/private partnership between the New Jersey Historical Commission\, a division of the New Jersey Department of State\, and Crossroads of the American Revolution Association Inc. \nWhy This Exhibit Matters\nRevolutionary history is not only the story of famous leaders. It is also the story of residents\, workers\, families\, soldiers\, communities\, and everyday people whose lives were shaped by the conflict and its aftermath. \nAs Elizabeth prepares to mark America’s 250th anniversary\, this traveling exhibit offers a meaningful way to connect local audiences with New Jersey’s revolutionary past and the larger question of what it means to live the American experiment then and now. \nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhat is the Revolutionary Lives exhibit?\nRevolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now is a RevolutionNJ traveling exhibit that explores the stories of everyday people during the American Revolution in New Jersey. \nWhen can visitors see the exhibit?\nThe exhibit is available from June 23 through July 7\, 2026. \nWhere is the exhibit located?\nThe exhibit is located in the Third Floor Exhibit Area at the Elizabeth Public Library Main Branch\, 11 S. Broad Street\, Elizabeth\, NJ 07202. \nHow long does it take to view the exhibit?\nVisitors should plan for approximately 20 to 40 minutes to view the traveling exhibit. \nElizabeth Public Library Events
URL:https://goelizabethnj250.com/event/revolutionary-lives-living-the-american-experiment-then-and-now-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:EPL Events,EPL Mini Exhibits,REV250
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