Juneteenth Celebration: Final Brick Laying Ceremony
Join a meaningful Juneteenth gathering in Elizabeth as newly installed commemorative bricks are unveiled at the 313+ Ancestors Speaks Monument.
Boxwood Hall in Elizabeth, NJ
Boxwood Hall: Washington’s Last Stop Before the Presidency Boxwood Hall [...]
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.
Fairs and Market Days: Commerce Meets Community
Explore how market days in colonial Elizabethtown blended trade, civic life, and community celebration on historic Broad Street.
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.
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.
