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Elizabeth, NJ

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.

By |2026-04-22T12:16:59-04:00April 20, 2026|Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present)|Comments Off on Elizabeth Is Taking the Stage: Artists Wanted
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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
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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.

By |2026-04-22T12:29:57-04:00March 11, 2025|Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775)|Comments Off on 1664: The Founding of Elizabethtown, New Jersey’s First City
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