Liberty Hall Museum

Christmas Songs: Liberty Hall Version Holiday Tours
2026-01-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-09 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-10 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Jingle Bells! I’m dreaming of a White Christmas! ¡Feliz Navidad! We all have our favorite Christmas songs, and this year, the 1st floor of the Main House will be transformed into some of Liberty Hall’s favorite Christmas songs. Join us and see if your song made our list!
**Please note, tours will only be of the first floor decorated for Christmas.
Reservations suggested.

SOLD OUT! Frozen Ball at Liberty Hall!
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
This event is SOLD OUT!
Join us at this FROZEN-themed event to make a craft, play games, and warm up with our delicious hot chocolate bar and sweet treats! A special guest will also make an appearance, so come dressed as your favorite character!
Recommended for ages 3 to 8. Reservations are required. Space is limited.

Wednesday Night at the Museum: VIP Behind the Scenes Tour
2026-01-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Have you ever wondered what is behind closed doors on a regular tour? Enjoy the return of Liberty Hall’s series, Wednesday Night at the Museum, for a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour. Discover what secrets lie beyond these areas that are not open to the public. Visit the servant’s areas and hidden rooms used by the home’s staff. For the first time, explore the Honorable Thomas H. Kean Library and some 18th-century archives, which are rarely seen…even by the museum’s staff! After your VIP tour, sip on a signature drink or snack and socialize while learning more about historic Liberty Hall. A fun trivia game and time to mingle will conclude the Night at the Museum!
Must be 21 years or older. Reservations Required.

Liberty Hall's Galentine's Day Brunch: Barbie Edition
2026-02-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Leslie Knope, from Parks and Recreation, said it best– ” What’s Galentine’s Day? Only the BEST day of the year!” And that, ladies, it is! Grab your girlfriends, your gal pals, and join us for a fun Sunday brunch of eating, drinking mimosas, wine, and crafting Galentine’s Day cards and more! This year, we decided to make our Galentine’s Brunch…a Bows Over Beaus Edition! So wear your favorite “Girly” outfit and your Bows and join us for what is to be a “pinktastic” afternoon! It’s a great opportunity for all gals to celebrate their friendships with other gals!
Must be 21 years or older to attend. Reservations Required

Uncovering the Enslaved Tour
2026-02-14, 2026-02-15, 2026-02-16 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Take a tour of Liberty Hall and learn the stories of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored at the historic home and on its grounds. Using letters, census records, manumission contracts, and even grave sites in Elizabeth, uncover the stories of Abbe, Belle, Lambert, Henry, Sarah, Peter, and others. Learn about the ongoing research of Liberty Hall and Kean University as we give voice and narrative to the individuals once enslaved at this historic home.
Reservation Encouraged.

My Little Man & Me: Valentine's Day Party!
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 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. Reservations required.

Wednesday Night at the Museum: Colonial Tavern Trivia Night at Liberty Hall
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
How well do you know your American History? Join us as we transform the Carriage House into an old-fashioned Colonial Tavern, giving us the perfect setting for a night of trivia. Bring or join a team to play trivia and test your knowledge on 250 Years of American history, including music, pop culture, and of course, historic events! During the exciting trivia game, sip on a signature drink, snack, and socialize while learning how much you really know about American history! We will have fun prizes for the winners, too!
Must be 21 years or older. Reservations Required.

Fun with Bluey! SOLD OUT
2026-02-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**This event is SOLD OUT** Hey Mate! This episode of Bluey is called “Fun!” Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at this Bluey-themed event. Get ready to play games, craft, and snack just like everyone’s favorite blue Heeler and her family and friends. Make some great family memories as we bring Bluey’s world to life!
Recommended for ages 2 to 7. Reservations are required. Space is limited.

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party!
2026-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join us for a super good time at our Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party! Guests will enjoy our breakfast snack bar, crafts, play silly games, go fishing for 1 fish, 2 fish, red fish, and blue fish, and take a picture with The Cat in the Hat after his fun storytime! We will even have a Seussical the Musical sing-along and dance party!
Recommended for ages 3 to 8 years old. Reservations required.

Colonial Afternoon Tea
2026-03-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Enjoy our tremendously popular tea service as part of the 250th celebration! In the grand tradition of Susannah French Livingston, the first lady of the house, join Liberty Hall for its exquisite Colonial Afternoon Tea. Guests will be treated to tea, delicious English-style cuisine, and desserts. Including a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, traditional finger sandwiches, and the freshest of fruit. Enjoy your afternoon tea on our glass porch in the main house, overlooking our beautiful gardens. In addition to tea, we will discuss some of the causes of the American Revolution, particularly the Tea Act of 1773, with a colonial tour of The Museum at Liberty Hall following this special afternoon tea.
Reservations required. Space is limited.

Wednesday Night at the Museum: Murder Mystery!
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Who Done It? Enjoy Liberty Hall’s series, Wednesday Night at the Museum, to solve the Murder at the Museum in this live-action spy mystery! You will be transported back 250 years to our country’s infancy as you try to solve the murder of patriot Daniel Harris. Tragically murdered on the day he was set to meet with a group of trusted patriots, or so he thought. Can you crack the codes, follow the clues, and find the secret loyalist killer amongst the patriots? Criminally good refreshments and a signature drink will be served after the game as we gather to socialize, mingle, and reveal the Murderer!
Must be 21 years or older. Reservations Required.

250th Family Fun Day: 250 Years of Fun!
2026-03-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with our Liberty Learners 250th Family Fun Day series! If you do not know what you can do for fun without your phone or the internet, come join Liberty Hall’s Family Fun Day, celebrating 250 years of American History, to find out! Discover what colonists did for fun throughout our country’s past. Play colonial games and make some toys of your own to take home!
Reservations are suggested and recommended for grades 1st through 5th.

Opening Day Open House at Liberty Hall!
2026-04-01 14:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
America is celebrating its 250th birthday, and Liberty Hall is offering free admission for Main House tours.
Light refreshments to follow. Reservations required.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs filled with holiday treats hidden throughout the landscape! Fun games, craft, and food vendors will make the day even greater! A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event.
This event is Rain or Shine! Space is limited to 100 children per session. Reservations required.

SOLD OUT: Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
2026-04-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**This session of Easter Egg Hunt is SOLD OUT!**
Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs filled with holiday treats hidden throughout the landscape! Fun games, craft, and food vendors will make the day even greater! A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event.
This event is Rain or Shine! Space is limited to 100 children per session. Reservations required.

Membership Mondays: Architecture Tour
2026-04-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Have you ever wanted to know more about the architecture of Liberty Hall? Who designed Liberty Hall? Liberty Hall has witnessed over 250 years of American and New Jersey history. Over that time, the main house has undergone many changes, from its original 14-room building to the current 50-room structure. How did the architecture of the building make it a more comfortable place to live? Join us for a special architecture tour that discusses the many changes to the main house and the architectural styles of the time.
Reservations required. Members-only tour.
Not a member? Please click on the Membership tab on our website, libertyhall.kean.edu, and see how you can become one!

Come Build Union at Union High School!
2026-04-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Union High School, 2350 N. 3rd Street., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Work with Stephen W. Schwartz of Building Blocks Workshops to visualize the Township of Union as you’ve never seen it before. Using thousands of LEGO building blocks at your disposal, teams will learn basic architectural principles to recreate specific buildings in Union, such as Town Hall, the Caldwell Parsonage, Liberty Hall Museum, the Union Public Library, and heritage houses. You’ll be assigned a favorite local structure to construct and work together to create a scale model. At the end of the session, the teams will place their buildings on a large-scale map (please note: you do not get to keep the LEGO creations). Co-presented with the Township of Union’s 250th Anniversary Committee in conjunction with Building Blocks Workshops.
$25/per team. Each group needs at least 1 adult and no more than 3 children. Team of 4 Max.
Registration Required, per team.
This event takes place in the Union High School Gym. Click here to register (click on Township Events)!

First Oval Office Project: Tent Set Up/Breakdown
2026-04-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
In partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution, Liberty Hall Museum is proud to host the hand-sewn reproduction tent used by General George Washington during the American Revolution. Set up the Oval Office Tent on Friday afternoon, or join us on Sunday evening after the weekend festivities to help with the Breakdown of the Oval Office Tent.
Be sure to check out Liberty Hall Museum’s website for tickets and a full itinerary of the weekend’s festivities.
If you are interested in seeing General George Washington’s original sleeping and office tent from the Revolutionary War is on permanent display at the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia.
Light refreshments served.
Reservations are suggested. Walk-ins welcome.

First Oval Office Project Weekend!
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join us for a festive weekend! In partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution, Liberty Hall is proud to host the hand-sewn reproduction of the sleeping and office tent used by General George Washington during the American Revolution. The weekend is filled with reenactors, crafts, lectures, a historical figure costume contest, a historical monument design competition, opportunities to interact with other local historic sites, games, and more!
If you are interested in seeing General George Washington’s original sleeping and office tent from the Revolutionary War, it is on permanent display at the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia.
Recommended for all ages. Reservations are suggested; walk-ins welcome.

2026-04-22, 2026-04-23, 2026-04-24 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Rare. Historic. Yours to Grow.
1770: Susan Livingston, the daughter of New Jersey’s first elected governor, William Livingston, plants a Horse Chestnut Tree in front of Liberty Hall.
1774: Completion of Liberty Hall
1776: The Revolution
2026: This Horse Chestnut still stands and is rooted in over 250 years of historical legacy.
You can continue the legacy by planting a sapling of the Heritage Horse Chestnut right in your own backyard, because this isn’t just history you visit- it’s history you can own.
Saplings will be available to purchase from April 22 to April 26 at a special seasonal price of $50. Once your tree is purchased, a museum representative will call or email you with pickup information.

Liberty Tree Planting Ceremony
2026-04-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Happy Earth Day! Join Liberty Hall in collaboration with the Sons of the American Revolution as we celebrate Earth Day and America’s 250th by planting a commemorative Liberty Tree on our historic grounds. This special Princeton Elm will represent the original “Tree of Liberty,” a powerful symbol of American independence, originating from a Boston elm where colonists protested British rule in 1765, and will serve as the symbol of America’s Revolutionary spirit that launched a nation. After the planting and plaque ceremony, guests will have the option to join a guided garden tour.
You can continue the legacy by planting a sapling of the Heritage Horse Chestnut right in your own backyard, because this isn’t just history you visit – it’s history you can own. For a limited time, these saplings will be available for purchase for a special season price of $25 from Earth Day, April 22, through Sunday, April 26th.
Reservations suggested.

Arbor Day Tours
2026-04-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Come celebrate Arbor Day with us on a special guided tour of the garden/arboretum! Come learn the history of our historic gardens. Discover how each generation of residents added to the exquisite planting schemes William Livingston had laid out, and a truly unique garden took shape, making Liberty Hall a living archive of over 250 years of American garden and arboretum design.
Our historic Horse Chestnut saplings will be on sale for $25 and are available for you to plant at home, keeping the Arbor Day Foundation’s efforts alive!
Reservations required; space is limited.
