GoElizabethNJ250 Timeline Submission Page
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| Date | Time Period | Topic | Research Prompts | Suggested Resources | Status |
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| April 07, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Entertainment | Explore how fairs and market days served both commercial and entertainment purposes in early Elizabethtown. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer | Posted |
| April 08, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Entertainment | Investigate the social role of the Elizabethtown Green—were there games, speeches, or informal performances? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista | Claim It |
| April 09, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Entertainment | Research notable taverns or inns in colonial Elizabethtown and how they contributed to social life. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Church of the Founders – Ellison | Claim It |
| April 10, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Entertainment | Document any religious restrictions or public ordinances that discouraged dancing, games, or leisure gatherings. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| April 11, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Entertainment | Examine community events tied to holidays or religious observances that may have blended worship and entertainment. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| April 14, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Government | How did Elizabethtown’s leadership structure evolve after the Revolution? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Blacks of Union County – Washington | Claim It |
| April 15, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Government | Who were the prominent local figures involved in NJ’s ratification of the Constitution? | As We Were – Thayer; Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista | Claim It |
| April 16, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Government | Research the town’s role in colonial vs. federal debates (taxation, military, etc.) | Church of the Founders – Ellison; Elizabeth the First Capital of NJ – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| April 17, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Government | Explore public reaction to independence—were there celebrations or unrest? | Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| April 18, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Government | Were any buildings used as headquarters or encampments during the war? | They Were Good Soldiers – Rees; Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista | Claim It |
| April 21, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Neighborhoods | Research how neighborhoods in Elizabeth were shaped by industrialization. | Elizabeth the First Capital of NJ – Turner & Koles; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| April 22, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Neighborhoods | Which ethnic communities settled in Elizabeth during the 1800s and where? | Blacks of Union County – Washington; Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista | Claim It |
| April 23, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Neighborhoods | Were there company towns, boarding houses, or tenement clusters in use? | As We Were – Thayer; Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista | Claim It |
| April 24, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Neighborhoods | Did neighborhoods form around mills, railroads, or waterfronts? Show examples. | Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Elizabeth the First Capital of NJ – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| April 25, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Neighborhoods | Highlight a street or block known for cultural identity or commerce. | Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Church of the Founders – Ellison | Claim It |
| April 28, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Culture | Identify key cultural institutions formed during the 1900s in Elizabeth. | Blacks of Union County – Washington; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| April 29, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Culture | Were there cultural parades, civic festivals, or public art projects? | Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista | Claim It |
| April 30, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Culture | Explore the music, theater, or literary history of Elizabeth’s neighborhoods. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer | Claim It |
| Date | Time Period | Topic | Research Prompts | Suggested Resources | Status |
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| May 01, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Document the formation of immigrant-led congregations in Elizabeth during the 1800s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 02, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Explore architectural styles of churches built in the 19th century. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 05, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Identify how churches served as both religious and social spaces for new immigrants. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 06, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Compare denominational spread — which religious communities grew fastest? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 07, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Was there conflict or cooperation between established and immigrant churches? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 08, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Document the formation of immigrant-led congregations in Elizabeth during the 1800s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 09, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Explore architectural styles of churches built in the 19th century. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 12, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Schools | Explore curriculum changes or controversies around civil rights era schooling. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 13, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Schools | What student-led protests or civil actions occurred in local schools? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 14, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Schools | Investigate private vs. public school enrollment during desegregation. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 15, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Schools | Which schools were integrated first in Elizabeth, and how was the transition handled? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 16, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Schools | Highlight key Black educators or education advocates from the 1900s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 19, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Architecture | Which buildings have been preserved and which were lost to redevelopment? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 20, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Architecture | How did redlining and zoning affect the built environment in Elizabeth? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 21, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Architecture | Research public housing and civic planning during the 50s–70s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 22, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Architecture | Examine how mid-century architecture reflected racial and economic division. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 23, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Architecture | Are there examples of brutalist, art deco, or modernist design in public buildings? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 26, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Business | Highlight entrepreneurial movements among immigrant communities. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 27, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Business | Explore business corridors — how did Broad St or Elizabeth Ave evolve? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 28, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Business | Document key commercial redevelopment efforts in the late 20th century. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 29, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Business | Profile a small business from the 1980s–2000s that shaped its community. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| May 30, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Business | How did Elizabeth's economy shift from manufacturing to services? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price | Claim It |
| Date | Time Period | Topic | Research Prompts | Suggested Resources | Status |
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| June 02, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Recreation | Profile a park or green space that became central to community life during the 1980s–2000s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 03, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Recreation | Document a recreation center or after-school program that made local impact. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 04, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Recreation | Explore how sports leagues shaped youth identity in Elizabeth neighborhoods. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 05, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Recreation | Research a playground, pool, or facility that was developed during this era. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 06, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Recreation | Investigate accessibility and inclusion efforts in city recreation programs. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 09, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Entertainment | Cover the rise of multicultural festivals or live entertainment venues since 2000. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 10, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Entertainment | Highlight a local filmmaker, band, or artist from the last two decades. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 11, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Entertainment | What entertainment spaces (clubs, theaters, lounges) became iconic in this period? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 12, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Entertainment | Explore how Elizabeth’s arts scene has changed with digital culture. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 13, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Entertainment | Document new traditions or recurring entertainment events that define today’s city. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 16, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Schools | Research major facility renovations or new school constructions post-2000. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 17, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Schools | Document innovations in STEM, arts, or bilingual programs in the 21st century. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 18, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Schools | Explore partnerships between schools and local organizations in modern Elizabeth. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 19, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Schools | Profile student achievements or milestone moments from the past two decades. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 20, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Schools | Analyze how changing demographics have influenced education priorities. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 23, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Architecture | Explore how modern housing or public buildings reflect today’s needs and values. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 24, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Architecture | Document any major redevelopment projects and their impact on architectural style. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 25, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Architecture | Research preservation vs. demolition debates around city landmarks. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 26, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Architecture | How are sustainable or green building practices being applied locally? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 27, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Architecture | Cover a new development that integrates historical aesthetics with modern design. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| June 30, 2025 | Elizabeth Today & The Road to 250 (2000–Present) | Commerce | Highlight major retail corridors and how they’ve evolved in the past 20 years. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| Date | Time Period | Topic | Research Prompts | Suggested Resources | Status |
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| July 01, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Government | Explore the colonial government structure in Elizabethtown. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 02, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Government | Research Elizabethtown’s role in the East Jersey Provincial Council. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 03, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Government | Profile early mayors or local leaders prior to American independence. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 07, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Churches | Was the First Presbyterian Church damaged or occupied during the war? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 08, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Churches | Document how churches ministered to soldiers, slaves, or refugees. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 09, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Churches | Document the use of churches as military or political centers during the Revolution. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 10, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Churches | Profile church leaders who supported or opposed the Revolution. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 11, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Churches | Explore how worship changed during wartime occupation or battle. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 14, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Commerce | What role did the railroad play in commerce expansion? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 15, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Commerce | Document unionization efforts or strikes during the industrial period. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 16, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Commerce | Highlight industries that drove Elizabeth’s economy during the 19th century. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 17, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Commerce | Explore how immigration affected business and trade development. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 18, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Commerce | Profile a business that exported goods nationally or internationally. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 21, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Architecture | Explore how church, school, or municipal architecture evolved. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 22, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Architecture | Compare historic preservation efforts across neighborhoods. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 23, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Architecture | Profile landmark buildings constructed between 1900–1970s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 24, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Architecture | What styles (e.g., neoclassical, art deco) define this period in Elizabeth? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 25, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Architecture | Document a public housing project or redevelopment effort. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 28, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Business | How did local policies support or hinder business growth? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 29, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Business | Profile the evolution of Elizabeth Ave, Broad St, or Jersey Gardens. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 30, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Business | Highlight a business started in the 1980s–2000s that still thrives today. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| July 31, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Business | Explore the cultural impact of immigrant-owned businesses in this era. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| Date | Time Period | Topic | Research Prompts | Suggested Resources | Status |
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| August 01, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Schools | How did 19th-century immigration shape local public schooling? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 04, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Schools | Profile an early Elizabeth schoolhouse, including language instruction and curriculum. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 05, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Schools | Who were notable educators or reformers in Elizabeth during this era? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 06, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Schools | Research the earliest girls’ or vocational programs and their community impact. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 07, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Schools | Highlight immigrant-led efforts to establish parochial or community schools. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 08, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Schools | Document school segregation or integration timelines in Elizabeth’s 19th century. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 11, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Neighborhoods | Map out mid‑century neighborhood change (e.g., immigration waves, redlining, renewal). | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 12, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Neighborhoods | Profile a block or corridor that experienced activism or organizing in the 1960s–70s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 13, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Neighborhoods | Document a public‑housing development or an urban renewal project and outcomes. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 14, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Neighborhoods | What role did local civic associations or churches play in tenant or voter campaigns? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 15, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Neighborhoods | Compare news coverage vs. resident accounts of a pivotal neighborhood event. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 18, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Transportation | Chart changes in bus/rail connectivity and access to jobs, 1980s–2000s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 19, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Transportation | Profile the Port Newark/Elizabeth expansion and local impacts (traffic, jobs, environment). | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 20, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Transportation | Trace the history of Newark Liberty International Airport’s growth and aviation jobs. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 21, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Transportation | How did highway changes (e.g., Turnpike, 1&9) reshape neighborhoods or business corridors? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 22, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Transportation | Document any major transit‑oriented development or station area reinvestment. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 25, 2025 | 21st Century Elizabeth (2000s–Present) | Immigration | Profile 2000s immigration patterns and cultural hubs (businesses, festivals, languages). | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 26, 2025 | 21st Century Elizabeth (2000s–Present) | Immigration | How did city policy or nonprofits support immigrant integration and entrepreneurship? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 27, 2025 | 21st Century Elizabeth (2000s–Present) | Immigration | Spotlight a recent immigrant‑owned business with roots in earlier Elizabeth industry. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 28, 2025 | 21st Century Elizabeth (2000s–Present) | Immigration | Document a cultural festival or parade and its origins in Elizabeth’s immigrant history. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| August 29, 2025 | 21st Century Elizabeth (2000s–Present) | Immigration | Reflect on how immigration continues Elizabeth’s founding story into the present day. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; As We Were – Thayer; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| Date | Time Period | Topic | Research Prompts | Suggested Resources | Status |
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| September 01, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Neighborhoods | Describe how the original layout of Elizabethtown shaped early neighborhoods. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 02, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Neighborhoods | Which families or groups settled together and formed tight-knit communities? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 03, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Neighborhoods | Explore the role of rivers, mills, or commons in neighborhood development. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 04, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Neighborhoods | Were there religious, class, or ethnic lines that defined neighborhood boundaries? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 05, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Neighborhoods | Research a street that still reflects its colonial past today. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 08, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Commerce | What kinds of businesses operated in Elizabeth during and after the war? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 09, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Commerce | How did the war disrupt or drive new forms of local trade? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 10, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Commerce | Profile a local merchant or trade route significant in the 1700s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 11, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Commerce | Did Elizabethtown participate in smuggling or economic resistance to Britain? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 12, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Commerce | Explore early efforts at economic self-sufficiency and independence. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 15, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Architecture | Identify defining 19th-century architectural features in homes or businesses. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 16, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Architecture | How did the immigrant population influence building design or use? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 17, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Architecture | Profile a historic industrial building and its original function. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 18, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Architecture | Was there a shift from wooden to brick or stone construction? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 19, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Architecture | Research an architect or developer who shaped the cityscape during this period. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 22, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Business | Highlight civil rights-era Black-owned businesses in Elizabeth. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 23, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Business | Explore how protests or boycotts affected local commercial corridors. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 24, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Business | Document support systems for minority-owned businesses in the 1960s–70s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 25, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Business | What kinds of businesses were hubs for movement leadership or gatherings? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 26, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Business | Profile a business that challenged discriminatory practices. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 29, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Entertainment | Explore how global entertainment trends affected Elizabeth in the 1980s–2000s. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| September 30, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Entertainment | What were the most iconic clubs, theaters, or event spaces of the time? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| Date | Time Period | Topic | Research Prompts | Suggested Resources | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 01, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Architecture | Profile a still-standing structure from the colonial period. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 02, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Architecture | What building materials and techniques were used in the 17th century? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 03, 2025 | Founding & Colonial Era (1664–1775) | Architecture | Were homes and public buildings different in design or function? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 06, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Entertainment | Document satirical writings, speeches, or songs from the period. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 07, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Entertainment | Did Elizabeth host any traveling performers or shows during this time? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 08, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Entertainment | Were any musical or theatrical performances held during the Revolution? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 09, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Entertainment | Did soldiers or civilians organize social entertainment in wartime? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 10, 2025 | Revolutionary War & Early American Republic (1775–1800) | Entertainment | What entertainment restrictions were in place under martial law? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 13, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Document conflict or cooperation between different denominations. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 14, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Were there changes in religious freedom laws or practices? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 15, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Explore how newly arrived immigrant groups founded religious institutions. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 16, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | Profile a church that served a specific cultural or ethnic community. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 17, 2025 | Industrial Growth & Immigration (1800–1900) | Churches | What role did churches play in preserving language or heritage? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 20, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Schools | What school-based programs or curricula supported civil rights goals? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 21, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Schools | Profile a school principal or teacher active in community justice. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 22, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Schools | Explore integration efforts in Elizabeth schools pre- and post-Civil Rights Act. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 23, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Schools | Document school board decisions that impacted racial equity. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 24, 2025 | Civil Rights & Social Movements (1900–1970s) | Schools | Highlight stories of resistance or advocacy by educators or students. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 27, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Government | Explore civic engagement programs that emerged post-1980. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 28, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Government | Were there key public hearings or controversies covered in the press? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 29, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Government | Profile a mayor or councilmember from the 1980s–2000s who drove major change. | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 30, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Government | How did city planning evolve during this time? | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
| October 31, 2025 | Modern Elizabeth & Cultural Evolution (1980–2000s) | Government | Document a major policy debate (housing, safety, infrastructure). | Elizabeth Now and Then – Baptista; Freedom Not Far Distant – Price; Images of Elizabeth – Turner & Koles | Claim It |
