Elizabeth Is Taking the Stage: Artists Wanted
Calling Elizabeth artists and performers to join America 250. Sign up to be featured in showcases, events, and cultural programming.
Ron Freeman: From Adversity to Olympic Glory
EAHOF 1998 inductee Ron Freeman won Olympic bronze and helped set a 4x400m world record in 1968. A defining Elizabeth track legend.
Shade Meshack Lee: Tuskegee Airman – Elizabeth Resident
Shade Meshack Lee, Tuskegee Airman and Elizabeth NJ resident, helped shape military integration and served with distinction in WWII.
Shirlynn Shirley: Elizabeth’s Trailblazing Hall of Fame Athlete
Elizabeth trailblazer Shirlynn Shirley became the first woman inducted into the Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame after a record-setting career.
Rick Barry Born in Elizabeth, NJ (1944)
Born in Elizabeth in 1944, Rick Barry’s career mirrors the rise of athlete agency and the transformation of professional basketball.
Don Newcombe: Elizabeth Roots and Baseball Integration
Born in 1926, Don Newcombe rose from Elizabeth-area baseball to become a trailblazer of MLB’s integration era and one of the game’s most dominant pitchers.
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.
Elizabeth Students Set Human Submarine Record
Elizabeth sets world record with largest human submarine image—uniting thousands of students in a bold visual celebration.
2025 Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Honors City Legends
Eight standout athletes and the 1990 Minutemen were honored at the 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Dinner in Elizabeth.
