Burry’s Biscuit Corporation and Elizabeth’s Cookie Legacy
Discover how Burry’s Biscuit Corporation in Elizabeth helped produce Girl Scout cookies and shaped the city’s industrial food manufacturing history.
Durant Star: Automobile Manufacturing in Elizabeth
Explore the history of Durant Motors’ Star automobile factory in Elizabeth, NJ, and its role in early 20th-century American manufacturing.
Elizabeth 4th of July Celebration 2026
Celebrate America 250 and the World Cup spirit in Elizabeth with fireworks, fan zone fun, tall ships, soccer, food, and live entertainment.
Our City: Four Centuries of History with John Prescott
John Prescott explores Elizabeth’s historic sites, Four Centuries in a Weekend, and inclusive stories that shape Union County’s America 250 legacy.
Our City: Elizabeth’s Tourism Boom with Jennifer Costa
Elizabeth’s tourism leader Jennifer Costa discusses America 250 strategy, global marketing, and World Cup 2026 preparation.
Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification (Free)
A free, self-paced course certifying Elizabeth Ambassadors to welcome visitors for America 250 and beyond.
Birth of Elizabeth: The Breakup of Elizabethtown, 1855
From township to city: how Elizabethtown’s split gave rise to Elizabeth and its Union County neighbors.
Rev. Joseph Garlic: Champion of Elizabethport’s Renewal
Discover how Rev. Joseph Garlic transformed Elizabethport through street patrols, Brand New Day housing projects and a pivotal 2000 town hall with Gov. Bush.
1664: The Founding of Elizabethtown, New Jersey’s First City
Explore the founding of Elizabethtown in 1664, New Jersey’s first English settlement. Discover its colonial roots, key figures, and lasting impact on history.
