Elizabeth Juneteenth Freedom Celebration 2026
Celebrate Juneteenth in the heart of Elizabeth with music, food, games, entertainment, and a Father’s Day tribute that brings community and culture together.
Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now Exhibit
Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now Exhibit [...]
History & Significance of Tattoos
Explore tattooing as art, history, and cultural expression through a REV250 presentation at the Elizabeth Public Library featuring Dr. Matt Lodder, a scholar of Western tattoo history.
The Declaration of Independence & NJ Signers
Visit Elizabeth Public Library for a REV250 mini exhibit on the Declaration of Independence and New Jersey signers, June 2–July 31, 2026.
History of Tattoos in NJ
Explore the history of tattooing in New Jersey at Elizabeth Public Library with Tony Rodriguez of the Tattoo Museum of the Jersey Shore.
UCNJ’s Kellogg Building Opens in Midtown
Opened in 2009, UCNJ’s Elizabeth I. Kellogg Building expanded the college’s downtown campus and became a major Midtown education anchor.
UCNJ’s Lessner Building Opens in Elizabeth
In 1992, Union County College opened the Sidney F. Lessner Building in downtown Elizabeth, creating a permanent home for its urban campus.
Union College Moves to Elizabeth YMCA in 1975
In 1975, Union College moved its Elizabeth urban campus to the YMCA on Madison Avenue, continuing its mission of expanding local college access.
Union College Opens Elizabeth Campus in 1970
In 1970, Union College expanded into Elizabeth, creating a new urban campus designed to increase access to affordable education.
23rd Annual Tour de Elizabeth 2026
Join the 23rd Annual Tour de Elizabeth for a 15-mile bicycle ride through historic Elizabeth on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
