Back by popular demand, enjoy our tremendously popular tea service outside in our beautiful gardens! In the grand tradition of Mary Alice (Barney) Kean, the last lady of the house, join Liberty Hall for its exquisite Afternoon Tea, Regency Style. The tea includes a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, traditional finger sandwiches, and the […]
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 […]
Join us for some autumn apple fun! William Livingston made sure he had an orchard on his property even before Liberty Hall was built, so our love of apples goes back about 250 years. If you love them too, come join us for the return of "Family Fun Day!" for an autumn day full of […]
Join Liberty Hall and Bugge Ballet for the 4th Annual Dance Festival! Spend an afternoon outside walking through the beautiful museum grounds, enjoying10 site-specific professional dance performances inspired by moments in history. Program recommended for all ages. Reservations suggested. Walk-ins allowed. Raindate: Sunday, September 26, 2021 This arts program is made possible in part by […]
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 […]
Join us as we welcome New Jersey Paranormal back to Liberty Hall. Using the latest in ghost hunting technology, the team from New Jersey Paranormal will investigate some of the strange phenomena observed within the museum and carriage house. Staff and visitors have reported seeing full body apparitions, unusual orbs, and have heard disembodied voices. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Did you we have a collection of antique firehouse memorabilia at Liberty Hall? Stewart Kean, one of the last permanent residents of Liberty Hall, began the collection as a child, which grew to include three restored fire engines! Join us for a day exploring our firehouse with games and activities as we celebrate Fire Safety […]
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. […]