Elizabeth Train Station: Gateway to a City’s Story
A historic rail hub becomes the Elizabeth Welcome Station—connecting 250 years of stories to what comes next.
How Standard Aircraft Linked Elizabeth to Early Aviation
Learn how Standard Aircraft connected Elizabeth to World War I manufacturing, pilot training planes, and the early development of U.S. airmail.
Bicycles, Clubs, and the Bike Boom in Elizabeth
Discover how bicycles shaped sporting life, club culture, and community events in Elizabeth during the bike boom of the 1890s.
How Elizabeth Helped Build New Jersey’s Diner Legacy
Discover how Jerry O’Mahony’s Elizabeth factory helped shape New Jersey’s diner legacy from West Grand Street to diners across America.
Durant Star: Automobile Manufacturing in Elizabeth
Explore the history of Durant Motors’ Star automobile factory in Elizabeth, NJ, and its role in early 20th-century American manufacturing.
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.
American Revolutions: Rev250 at the Elizabeth Public Library
A Rev250 mini exhibit exploring how African Americans navigated loyalty, freedom, and survival during the American Revolution.
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.
