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Afterschool Adventures- Games Galore!

1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

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 […]

Family Fun Day- Chinese New Year!

1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

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 […]

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Afterschool Adventures: Family Crest Fun!

1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

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 […]

Virtual Professors and Pints: The Architecture of Beer

1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

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 & […]

Professors and Pints Lecture Series: The Architecture of Beer

1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

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 […]

Black History Month: A Look Back

1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

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.

Frozen Ball

1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

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 […]

Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party!

1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

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 […]

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Afterschool Adventures- Who’s Home?

1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

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. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; […]

Third Thursday Virtual Lecture Series: Ladies of Liberty Hall

1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

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 […]