Liberty Hall Museum

Architecture Tour of Liberty Hall
2025-10-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-09 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Liberty Hall has witnessed over 250 years of American and New Jersey history. The main house underwent many changes during that time, from its original 14-room building to the now 50-room structure. Join us on the second Sunday of the month for a special architecture tour in which we discuss the many changes to the main house and the architectural styles of the time.

Boos and Booze!
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00
Join us, if you’ve got the guts! Get ready to enjoy a Fall night out with friends carving and decorating pumpkins! Learn the legend behind the Jack-o-Lantern while you sit back and enjoy some snacks, wine, and beer! This boozy fun night will have Halloween music and prizes for the most creative pumpkin design.
Admission includes pumpkin, carving materials, and refreshments.
Must be 21 years or older to attend. Reservations are required by October 13, 2025.

Four Centuries in a Weekend!
2025-10-18 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-19 12:00 - 17:00
All of the historic house museums in Union County will be open with free admission for the weekend!
As we continue the kick-off of the 250th celebrations, we will be showcasing the original rooms of William Livingston’s home. Our newest exhibit, Silver Jubilee: 25 Years of Liberty Hall Museum, will be open for tours during this special event weekend. Tours will be scheduled on the hour. Recommended for all ages.
Visit http://ucnj.org/4c for more information on this fantastic countywide event!

Uncovering the Enslaved Tour of Liberty Hall
2025-10-19 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:00
Take a special 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.
Reservations encouraged.

Pumpkin Patch Day!
2025-10-25 10:00 - 17:00
Our Annual Pumpkin Patch Day has become a Fall tradition for so many families!
Join us and enjoy a fun-filled day with pumpkin picking, tractor rides (weather permitting), games, pumpkin carving and painting, crafts, vendors and so much more!
Additional charge for pumpkins (cash appreciated). Lunch and snacks are available for purchase. Reservation suggested.

Ladies of Liberty Hall Tour
2025-10-26 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:00
From Susan Livingston, daughter of Governor Livingston, whose daring exploits saved Liberty Hall from the British during the Revolutionary War, to Abbe, an enslaved woman who attempted to self-emancipate (free herself), to Mary Alice Barney Kean, who worked tirelessly for the preservation of our historic structures, the ladies of Liberty Hall have played an important role in the history of our community and our nation. This special tour of Liberty Hall highlights the incredible women who lived and labored at this historic home.

Candlelit Ghost Tours of Liberty Hall!
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a spine-tingling tour of Liberty Hall Museum…after hours!
Museum staff will share their own paranormal experiences and the findings of some paranormal investigations with you while embarking on a guided, candlelit tour of the museum. Perhaps you will even come away with your own ghost stories!
Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited and fills quickly, so make your reservations today! *Please note: this is not an amusement park type of haunted house. Not suggested for children under 10 years old -this time slot is suggested for families with children.

Candlelit Ghost Tours of Liberty Hall!
2025-10-30 21:00 - 22:30
Join us for a spine-tingling tour of Liberty Hall Museum…after hours!
Museum staff will share their own paranormal experiences and the findings of some paranormal investigations with you while embarking on a guided, candlelit tour of the museum. Perhaps you will even come away with your own ghost stories!
Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited and fills quickly, so make your reservations today! * *Please note: this is not an amusement park-type haunted house. Not suggested for children under 10 years old – 7pm time slot is suggested for families with children.

Children's Tour of Liberty Hall!
2025-11-02 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-07 13:00 - 14:00
Give your child a hands-on experience with history at Liberty Hall! Join us on the first Sunday of the month for Children’s Tour Day! Our special children’s tour offers your little ones an engaging and personal experience of life from the 1700s to the 1990s. This fun, hands-on tour also includes a history scavenger hunt! Do you think your child is up for the challenge?
Recommended for children 1st to 5th grade. Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome.

Toddler Time at Liberty Hall: Fall Edition, Autumn Fun!
2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:30
We had so much fun this summer with Toddler Time at Liberty Hall, we are hosting a special Fall Edition!
Bring your little one out for some colorful Fall ” leafy” fun! From gathering leaves for a fun art project, using all our senses to explore the Autumn season, to everyone’s favorite Fall thing to do…jump in a Big pile of crunchy leaves! It is sure to be “tree-mendous” fun!
Program for ages 2 to 4 years old. Reservations Required.

Girl Scout Day: Juliette Gordon Low's Birthday Celebration
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:30
Liberty Hall is the perfect place to celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday! Celebrate the day by completing one of the longest-running Girl Scout badges: First Aid! Make a first-aid kit, learn about how to take care of someone in an emergency, discover fire safety, and talk to first responders, some of whom are former Girl Scouts themselves! After completing several badge requirements, enjoy some light birthday refreshments and learn about the other Girl Scout opportunities offered at Liberty Hall Museum.
This program will fulfill the requirements for all the First Aid badges. Reservations required.

Paint & Pies Night at Liberty Hall!
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for Liberty Hall for our Paint and Pies Night! You’ve heard of paint and sip events, well Paint and Pie Night is a step above. Not only will you paint your own craft artwork, but you will enjoy a delicious pie tasting from our “Pie Bar” and sip on a glass or two of our signature drink of the night. We will also share some interesting and fun recipes from Liberty Hall’s collection that you may want to include for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Must be 21 years or older to attend. Admission includes craft, painting materials, and refreshments.
Reservations are required by November 10, 2025.

Christmas Songs: Liberty Hall Version Holiday Tours
2025-11-28 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-29 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-30 11:00 - 15:00
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.

Holiday Afternoon Tea
2025-12-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-17 14:00 - 16:00
Back for the holiday season! In the grand tradition of Mary Alice Kean, the last lady of the house, join Liberty Hall for its exquisite Afternoon Tea, served almost every week in December. Our tremendously popular tea service includes a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, and traditional finger sandwiches. The Holiday Afternoon Tea concludes with an intimate, guided tour of the museum decorated for Christmas.
Reservations required.

Gingerbread House Workshop
2025-12-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-06 13:00 - 14:30
Candy canes, gumdrops, and peppermint sticks, oh my! Children get to build and decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We provide all the materials, including lots of candy and icing, and you go home with a great gingerbread house creation to enjoy throughout the season!
Reservations required. Space is limited.

Candy Canes and Cocktails
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00
Enjoy cocktails as you build and decorate a gingerbread house! Come out for a relaxing evening, leave some of your holiday stress behind, and indulge your creative inner child to your heart’s content! We provide the gingerbread house, icing, and all the candy you could ever want to build and create your dream house come true! Also, wear your best “Ugly Sweater” and win a prize! Holiday music will be playing while you enjoy wine, beer, a signature cocktail, and light refreshments.
Includes all materials and refreshments. Space is limited. Reservations required.

Gingerbread House Workshop: SOLD OUT!
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-13 13:00 - 14:30
This event is SOLD OUT!
Candy canes, gumdrops, and peppermint sticks, oh my! Children get to build and decorate a unique gingerbread house, a perfect treat for the start of the holiday season. We provide all the materials, including lots of candy and icing, and you go home with a great gingerbread house creation to enjoy throughout the season!
Reservations required. Space is limited.
