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.

Knox’s Artillery Convoy & Battle of Quebec Exhibit

Explore Knox’s Artillery Convoy and the Battle of Quebec in this December mini exhibit at the Elizabeth Public Library. A REV250 historic experience.

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Old First Cemetery Descendants Monthly Gathering

Join descendants for a special session featuring Bob Gula, representing the Harriman and Whitehead Families, as we explore lineage and early Elizabeth history.

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Rev. James & Hannah Caldwell: Elizabeth’s Patriots

Explore the story of Rev. James and Hannah Caldwell, Revolutionary heroes whose sacrifice helped define Elizabeth, NJ’s path to independence.

By |2025-12-03T15:22:39-05:00May 23, 2025|Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800)|Comments Off on Rev. James & Hannah Caldwell: Elizabeth’s Patriots

The Dix Building: A Commercial Pillar of Broad Street

Discover the rich history of Elizabeth's Dix Building, once a six-story hub of commerce and education on bustling Broad Street.

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Red Lion Inn: Washington’s 1779 Court‑Martial to Library

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.

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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 |2025-12-03T15:18:25-05:00April 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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