About Us

NJ history starts here.

About The Snyder Academy of Elizabethtown

Our Mission

At The Snyder Academy of Elizabethtown, our mission is to preserve historical landmarks and artifacts for future generations. We believe that by protecting these resources, we can better understand our past and create a brighter future.

Where the City of Elizabeth's rich heritage and diverse culture fosters the cultural arts, education and an appreciation of history; and where social services strengthen the community

Our Project

Over the years, we have worked on a variety of projects, including restoring historic buildings, cataloging artifacts, and developing educational programs. Browse our portfolio to see some of our past work.

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Our Theater

The new auditorium will seat about 200 persons in a traditional forward-facing configuration. The space can also be configured for contemporary theater-in-the round performances. This can be a venue for new playwrights, especially those whose background reflects the diverse heritage of the city of Elizabeth. Production companies can rent the facility for a few weeks or even a month to stage their performances.

Our Music

The newly renovated Auditorium can host one-time concerts, or monthly series. The excellent acoustics of the room will enhance the audience experience and afterwards, patrons can sample the growing diversity of Elizabeth restaurants along and near Broad St. Performers can book the auditorium, taking advantage of its very accessible location along bus routes, near the train station, and across from a brand new parking garage.

Our Community

The auditorium will be an excellent location to gather residents to hear from their elected representatives and discuss issues that they are facing. In past years, city officials, elected representatives, and the county freeholders have met the people here. This is as it should be. After all, the State of New Jersey, the City of Elizabeth, and the County of Union can all trace their founding to this very site!