Red Lion Inn: Washington’s 1779 Court‑Martial to Library

Explore Elizabethtown’s Red Lion Inn—host to Washington’s 1779 court‑martial and his 1789 visit—later reborn in 1912 as the Elizabeth Public Library.

By |2026-03-17T15:24:13-04:00April 22, 2025|Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800)|Comments Off on Red Lion Inn: Washington’s 1779 Court‑Martial to Library

From Westminster Ave. to the World: The Pingry School’s Elizabeth Roots

Discover the roots of The Pingry School, founded in Elizabeth, NJ in 1861, and its journey from Westminster Ave. to a legacy of academic excellence.

By |2026-03-03T09:54:47-05:00April 9, 2025|Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900)|Comments Off on From Westminster Ave. to the World: The Pingry School’s Elizabeth Roots

1680: The Origins of the Belcher-Ogden Mansion

Discover the rich history of the Belcher-Ogden Mansion, Elizabeth’s colonial-era gem. Built in 1680, this Georgian masterpiece shaped New Jersey’s past.

By |2026-03-03T09:52:01-05:00March 12, 2025|Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775)|Comments Off on 1680: The Origins of the Belcher-Ogden Mansion
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