Visit two of Union Township’s historic sites in one day!
Start your day at Liberty Hall Museum & Arboretum where students will explore the home of the first elected Governor of New Jersey, William Livingston, the legend of Hannah Caldwell, the causes of the American Revolution and the unsung heroes of the war, before using a quill pen to sign a loyalty oath to support the patriot cause, remain loyal to King George III, or stay out of the conflict with the Quakers. Then eat lunch in Liberty Hall’s historic Carriage House before boarding the bus and driving 15 minutes down to road to the Caldwell Parsonage at the Union Township Historical Society where students will discover some of Union’s most famous Patriots including Hannah and James Caldwell, learn the history of Union Township, and play colonial games!
Details
Program Availability: One select Friday per month:
- Friday, November 21st
- Friday, December 5th
- Friday, January 23rd
- Friday, February 20th
- Friday, March 6th
- Friday, April 17th
- Friday, May 1st
Recommended Grade Level: 4th – 5th
Program Length: 9:30am-1:30pm, including a break for lunch and travel time between sites
Program Schedule:
• 9:30am- 11:00am: Program at Liberty Hall Museum
• 11:00am – 11:30am: Lunch at Liberty Hall
• 11:30pm – 12:00pm: Buses drive to UTHS
• 12:00pm-1:30pm: Program at UTHS
Group Limit: 50 students, one adult is required for every 10 students, maximum number of adults is 12
Admission: $10 for Union Township students, $15 for non-Union Township students, adults are admitted free
Book Your Trip
Complete Liberty Hall’s Online Booking Form and select Union Township’s Revolutionary Road program.
Contact Hannah Gaston, Director of Education, at 908.527.0400 or hannah.gaston@kean.edu for more details.