Stories that Shape America: Elizabeth, NJ
elizabeth 250th planning committee
MAYOR J. CHRISTIAN BOLLWAGE, THE CITY OF ELIZABETH, CO-CHAIR
REV. DR. WANDA M. LUNDY, CO-CHAIR
AIMEE FERNANDEZ-PUENTE, CO-CHAIR
Administrative Sub-Committee
To Be Determined
Planning & Logistics Sub-Committee
DOn Treich
History & Education Sub-Committee
Elliot Johnson
Volunteer Management Sub-Committee
Miguel Carvalho
Evaluation Committee Sub-Committee
To Be Determined
Ad-Hoc Sub-Committee
To Be Determined
Marketing & Promotions Sub-Committee
Jason ‘Remeoner’ Ellington
Fundraising & Sponsorship Sub-Committee
To Be Determined
Emergency Preparedness Sub-Committee
To Be Determined
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Our City: Stories That Shape America
“Our City: Stories That Shape America” is a 52-week broadcast mini-series airing on CableVision Channel 18 during the GoElizabethNJ250 Celebration (October 1, 2025 – October 31, 2026).
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GoElizabethNJ250 Partners & Sponsors
250th Community & Statewide Events
Launch of Elizabeth Ambassador Tourism Certification
October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026
Homecoming 250
October 1 @ 4:00 pm - November 30 @ 5:00 pm
Old First Descendants: Weekly Planning Session | Nov. 26
November 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Featured Gallery Moments
Explore the story of Elizabeth’s 250th through recent events and community snapshots.
From Our Timeline
Rev. Joseph Garlic: Champion of Elizabethport’s Renewal
admin2025-10-07T18:51:39-04:00Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s)|
Discover how Rev. Joseph Garlic transformed Elizabethport through street patrols, Brand New Day housing projects and a pivotal 2000 town hall with Gov. Bush.
Red Lion Inn: Washington’s 1779 Court‑Martial to Library
admin2025-10-07T18:51:39-04:00Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800)|
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
admin2025-10-07T18:51:39-04:00Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775)|
Explore how market days in colonial Elizabethtown blended trade, civic life, and community celebration on historic Broad Street.
Elizabeth, New Jersey, has been a cornerstone of American history since the nation’s founding. As we approach America’s 250th Anniversary in 2026, we are proud to commemorate our city’s role in shaping the American experience. Through stories of resilience, innovation, and community, we honor the past while looking toward the future.
As an official partner of RevolutionNJ, the state’s lead organization for New Jersey’s 250th commemoration, Elizabeth at 250 will engage residents, visitors, and historians through events, storytelling, and historical reflections that highlight our city’s rich contributions to the nation’s founding and growth.
Join us in celebrating Elizabeth at 250: Stories That Shape America—a campaign that connects our city’s legacy with the next generation.
The Elizabeth 250th Planning Committee extends a heartfelt invitation to you, our esteemed guest, to be a part of history. As we stand on the cusp of celebrating America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, we seek your presence to pay homage to the storied past of Elizabethtown, NJ. This land, steeped in the echoes of the Revolutionary War, was not just a backdrop for battle but a forge for the liberties and values that define our nation today.
Explore our volunteer opportunities by clicking on a category below. Follow the instructions to REGISTER for the info session.
Your involvement places you amidst the tapestry of time, connecting you to the pivotal events and the valorous spirit that influenced the course of our collective future. Let us come together to acknowledge Elizabeth’s indelible impact and to ensure that the legacies left behind continue to inspire truth, freedom, and a path forward for all Americans. Your participation is not just a gesture; it is a celebration of the strides we’ve made and an invitation to the creation of our tomorrow.
Discover the myriad of ways to volunteer and celebrate Elizabeth’s revolutionary spirit. Tap into the categories below to explore the diverse sub-committees awaiting your involvement. Your presence is the bridge between past and future—join us in this historic undertaking.
explore our volunteer opportunities by clicking on a category below. Follow the instructions to register
ADMINISTRATIVE
PLANNING & LOGISTICS
FUNDRAISING
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
MARKETING
EVALUATION COMMITTEE
HISTORY & EDUCATION
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
