Liberty Hall Museum

Family Fun Day: Arbor(etum) Day!
2021-04-17 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Liberty Hall enjoys the benefit of lots of trees – even before William Livingston moved to the property, he was ordering trees to be planted for enjoyment and study. Although so much has changed in 250 years, our love of trees has not! Join us for activities, games & crafts on the grounds as we open our new arboretum and continue what the Livingstons began!

Third Thursday Virtual Lecture Series: Grounds and Gardens of Liberty Hall
2021-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Celebrate Arbor Day with Liberty Hall Museum, and join us for our monthly Third Thursday Lecture! Liberty Hall’s 12 beautifully landscaped acres, which were designed so that plants are blooming from April to the first frost, are evidence of a more than 200-year-old tradition of the Livingston and Kean families. Learn the story that interweaves the history of the gardens with the life and times of the remarkable people who lived at Liberty Hall.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt 4:00pm Session
2021-04-03 16:00 - 17:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs hidden throughout the landscape and filled with holiday treats. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event. Space is limited to 100 children per session. Rain or Shine!

Annual Easter Egg Hunt- SOLD OUT AS OF 3/27/21
2021-04-03 14:00 - 15:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs hidden throughout the landscape and filled with holiday treats. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event. Space is limited to 100 children per session. Rain or Shine!
*SOLD OUT AS OF 3/27/21*

Annual Easter Egg Hunt- SOLD OUT as of 3/12/21
2021-04-03 12:00 - 13:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**As of March 12, 2021 the noon session is SOLD OUT**
Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs hidden throughout the landscape and filled with holiday treats. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event. Space is limited to 100 children per session. Rain or Shine!

Opening Day Open House!
2021-04-01 10:00 - 16:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join us for the start of our 21st Birthday year! As we offer complimentary tours of the museum and grounds!
Tour Times:
10:00am
12:00pm
2:00pm
4:00pm

Professors and Pints Lecture Series: Joan of Arc, History and Legend
2021-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Think you know Joan of Arc? Hear about how a young medieval peasant girl was able to enter into the highest levels of French royal society and turn the tide of the Hundred Years War against the English. Tried and executed as a heretic, only to be exonerated 25 years later, her life he has become a national and international symbol—both heroine and target.
Grab a pint with us at Liberty Hall and learn about Joan of Arc’s fascinating life with Dr. Christopher Bellitto of Kean University. Let’s untangle the history from the legend!

Virtual Professors and Pints: Joan of Arc, History and Legend
2021-03-31 19:00 - 21:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
This is a Virtual Event!
Think you know Joan of Arc? Hear about how a medieval peasant girl was able to enter into the highest levels of French royal society and turn the tide of the Hundred Years War against the English. Tried and executed as a heretic, only to be exonerated 25 years later, her life he has become a national and international symbol—both heroine and target.
Grab a pint with us at Liberty Hall and learn about Joan of Arc’s fascinating life with Dr. Christopher Bellitto of Kean University. Let’s untangle the history from the legend!

Family Fun Day- Women's History Month
2021-03-20 11:30 - 15:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Come meet some of the remarkable women in the Livingston/Kean family as we celebrate Women’s History Month! Women have been making history at Liberty Hall for centuries, leaving their individual mark on the property and community at large. In conjunction with our newly installed “How Long Myst We Wait: Suffrage and the Ladies of Liberty Hall” exhibit, visitors will have the opportunity to connect with some of the previous female residents of Liberty Hall, discussing how their lives joined with the figures around them as they chat about the house they know and love.
There are two sessions: 11:30 AM- 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM- 3:30PM.
Unfortunately, because of Covid restrictions, we must limit ticket sales to ONE adult per child. Additional adults cannot be accommodated

Third Thursday Virtual Lecture Series: Ladies of Liberty Hall
2021-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
In celebration of Women’s History Month, join Liberty Hall Museum for our very first Third Thursday Lecture! From Susan Livingston, daughter of Governor Livingston, whose daring exploits saved Liberty Hall from the British during the Revolutionary War, to Mary Alice Kean who worked tirelessly for the preservation of our historic structures. Livingston and Kean women have played an important role in the history of our community. This lively talk describes 200 years of contributions by the ladies of Liberty Hall.

Afterschool Adventures- Who's Home?
2021-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Knock, knock! Anybody home? In this outdoor based program, students will learn about trees as habitats and will inventory the plants and animals that live in, on, and around trees to discover the many ways plants, animals and humans depend on trees.
Recommended for grades 1st- 5th.

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party!
2021-03-06 11:00 - 13:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join Liberty Hall Museum for a super good time at our Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party! Visitors will enjoy our breakfast snack bar, make a Cat in the Hat hat, go fishing for 1 fish, 2 fish, red fish, blue fish and take a picture with silly props and The Cat in the Hat! We’ll even do a Seussical the Musical sing along!
Unfortunately, because of Covid restrictions, we must limit ticket sales to ONE adult per child. Additional adults cannot be accommodated

Frozen Ball
2021-02-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-01-24 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-01-23 13:00 - 15:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Liberty Hall has been Frozen over by Queen Elsa and her icy powers! Join us at this Frozen-themed event and make a craft, play games, and warm up at our delicious hot chocolate bar with some sweet treats. A special guest will also make an appearance, so come dressed as your favorite character! Recommended for ages 3 – 10.

Black History Month: A Look Back
2021-02-27 13:00 - 14:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Using documents from the museum’s collection, we will examine the role of enslaved people at Liberty Hall during the 18th and early 19th centuries in this interactive program.
The program includes a tour of relevant areas of the museum. This is a Virtual program recommended for ages 10 and up.

Professors and Pints Lecture Series: The Architecture of Beer
2021-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Beer! We love it, you love it, but how did these basic ingredients, malts and hops, become a flourishing industry, an integral part of our communities, and a unique mode of self-expression and artistry in the United States? Join Professor Craig Konyk of Kean University for our February Professors & Pints: The Architecture of Beer to learn about the history and development of the American Microbrew Movement.

Virtual Professors and Pints: The Architecture of Beer
2021-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
This is a Virtual event!
Beer! We love it, you love it, but how did these basic ingredients, malts and hops, become a flourishing industry, an integral part of our communities, and a unique mode of self-expression and artistry in the United States? Join Professor Craig Konyk of Kean University for our February Professors & Pints: The Architecture of Beer to learn about the history and development of the American Microbrew Movement.

Afterschool Adventures: Family Crest Fun!
2021-02-23 15:00 - 17:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Travel back to Medieval times to learn the history surrounding coats of arms. We’ll look at the family crest created for the Kean family and some of the objects in the museum and at the university that bear that crest before designing our own crests using authentic symbols handed down from the Middle Ages.
Recommended for grades 1st- 5th.

Family Fun Day- Chinese New Year!
2021-02-20 11:30 - 15:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Participate in our Chinese New Year party at Liberty Hall! The Year of the Ox begins on February 12th and we are celebrating by making lots of crafts – from dragon puppets to “porcelain” plates – that emulate traditional Chinese craftsmanship and icons. Americans have adored Chinese imagery since before the Revolution (what people in the past called chinoiserie), but there are many traditional Chinese symbols that have been used in New Years’ festivities for hundreds of years. Come craft & learn, and begin the new year with lots of good fortune & prosperity!

There will be two sessions for this event! The first session is from 11:30am-1:00pm. The second session is from 2:00pm-3:30pm.

Afterschool Adventures- Games Galore!
2021-02-16 15:00 - 17:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Board games have occupied children and adults alike for thousands of years. We’ll 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.
Recommended for grades 1st- 5th.

Afterschool Adventures- Apprentice, Journeyman and Master: Early American Trades at Liberty Hall
2021-02-09 15:00 - 17:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
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’ll learn about the roles of the different tradespersons who worked together to form an interdependent community web.

Recommended for grades 1st- 5th.

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My Little Man & Me: Valentine's Day Party!
2021-02-06 08:00 - 10:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with your little man! Moms, grandmas, and aunts: grab your sons, grandsons, and nephews and have some fun! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, punch, and a photo booth area while making special memories. Recommended for ages 4-8.

Unfortunately, because of Covid restrictions, we must limit ticket sales to ONE adult per child. Additional adults cannot be accommodated

Afterschool Adventures- Houses and Homes
2021-02-02 15:00 - 17:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
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.
Recommended for grades 1st- 5th.

Friday Night with Hamilton!
2021-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Don’t throw away your – Shot! Join us as we go Hamilton-crazy! Kids and teenagers will enjoy a night out filled with all things Alexander Hamilton: what his life was like, colonial crafts & tavern games and maybe even an epic showdown like in the song “Cabinet Battle #1”. The evening will also include Hamilton music for everyone to sing to and light refreshments. Recommended for ages 11 – 15. (This is a drop off event- please be here at 8:30 p.m. for pick up)

Professors and Pints Lecture Series: Potted Politics and Cultivating Kings: The Gardens of Versailles
2021-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
What does your garden say about you? Cultivate your inner soûlard while learning how flowers in late 1600s France reflected French Elites’ morals, political motivations, and aspirations for power. Find out about Liberty Hall’s exciting plans for our own gardens too!
Featuring Professor Elizabeth Hyde of Kean University

Virtual Professors and Pints Lecture Series: Potted Politics and Cultivating Kings
2021-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Grab your favorite pint and enjoy listening to the lecture from the comfort of your own home! A zoom link will be emailed to you before the lecture so you can log in, watch and listen!
What does your garden say about you? Cultivate your inner soûlard while learning how flowers in late 1600s France reflected French Elites’ morals, political motivations, and aspirations for power. Find out about Liberty Hall’s exciting plans for our own gardens too!
Featuring Professor Elizabeth Hyde of Kean University

Breakfast with Santa
2020-12-20 11:30 - 13:00, 2020-12-20 09:00 - 10:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Naughty or nice – all are welcome when Liberty Hall hosts Breakfast with Santa. Our hot breakfast buffet will fill you with Christmas cheer and put you in the holiday spirit. Then take a photo with the jolly old man himself in Santa’s sleigh.
*Subject to change based on guidelines given by Gov. Murphy, the CDC, and the NJ Department of Health.*

Gingerbread House Workshop
2020-12-19 15:00 - 16:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Candy canes, gumdrops, and peppermint, oh my! Children get to decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We provide the materials including lots of candy & icing, and you go home with a marvelous gingerbread creation to enjoy throughout the season!
*Due to the CDC and the NJ Department of Health guidelines, we are limiting tickets to 1 child/1 adult, no extra adults this year. We apologize in advance!*
