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
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. Buy Tickets Buy Tickets on Eventbrite […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]