Events

Third Thursday Virtual Lecture Series: William Livingston

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

Join us virtually! William Livingston: General, Governor, and Signer of the Constitution Help Liberty Hall Museum celebrate Constitution Day with our Third Thursday Lecture Series. James Madison reportedly once said " William Livingston did not take an active part in the debates at the Constitutional Convention but he was placed on important Committees where it […]

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Afterschool Adventures: Apprentice, Journeyman and Masters, Trades at Liberty Hall

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

Many members of Early American communities were tradespersons, all providing necessary goods and services that made it possible to build a house like Liberty Hall. We will learn about the roles of the different tradespersons who worked together to form an interdependent community web. Drop-off Program. Designed for students grades 1 through 5. Program includes […]

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Afterschool Adventures: Fairy Tales and Trails

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

The fairies of Liberty Hall have left a string of clues on our trails. Join us as we unlock the secrets in each clue and search for the fairies. We will also make some enchanted fairy crafts and hear a favorite fairy tale. Drop of program. Designed for students grades 1 through 5. Program includes […]

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Four Centuries in a Weekend!

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

All of the historic house museums in Union County will be open with free admission for the weekend! Visit http://ucnj.org/4c for more information on this wonderful countywide event! Liberty Hall Museum will have the first floor of the main house open for this special event weekend. Tours will be scheduled on the hour. Recommended for […]

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Afterschool Adventures: Games Galore!

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

Board games have occupied children and adults alike for thousands of years. We will learn about the history of board games and take a look at some 20th century games left behind at Liberty Hall by the Kean children. Students will use a variety of materials to craft their own original board game. Drop-off program. […]

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Afterschool Adventures: Houses and Homes

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

Explore the world of architecture! Through hands-on activities, students will gain an understanding of the types of building materials used for houses and homes around the world. By examining the buildings on Liberty Hall's property, students will learn how different building materials were used throughout time and how climate, building function, and culture affect architecture. Students will spend time in our "design lab" creating their own two and three dimensional structures from a wide variety of materials.