Liberty Hall Museum

Revolutionary Lives Traveling Exhibit
2026-08-18 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-19 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-20 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-21 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-22 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-23 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-24 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-25 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Liberty Hall and Revolution NJ invite you to this special exhibit. The American Revolution created dramatic disruptions and opportunities for the people of New Jersey. While much is known about the challenges faced by the leaders of the conflict, most Americans are less familiar with the experience of ordinary people. We invite you to explore their lives and how their experiences, views, and choices were shaped by their unique circumstances.
A 250th celebration event! Reservations suggested. Walk-ins welcome.

Toddler Time: Imagine That!
2026-08-19 10:30 - 11:30
Join us as we let our imaginations soar through the magical world of unicorns and garden fairies! Little ones will explore the colorful rainbow world of unicorns and the charming land the fairies have created here in our lovely gardens. After sprinkling some fairy dust, we will wait to see if our little mystical friends appear! Toddlers will also be able to take home their very own unicorn!
Recommended for ages 2 to 4. Pay your age! Accompanying adults are $5.
Reservations required.

Guided House Tour and Boxed Lunch
2026-08-20 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-27 11:00 - 13:00
This summer, every Thursday, we will offer a boxed lunch add-on for our 11 am guided house tour. The boxed lunch will be served at noon after the house tour. Lunch will be at a picnic table in our beautiful gardens, reserved just for you!
Reservations for the boxed lunch add-on must be made at least five days in advance. We will email you the sandwich choices once your reservation is confirmed.
Reservations required.

Ladies of Liberty Hall Tour
2026-08-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-25 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, held on the fourth Sunday of the month, highlights the incredible women who lived and labored in this historic home.
Reservations suggested; walk-ins welcome.

Maker Mondays at Liberty Hall: William Livingston Day
2026-08-24 10:00 - 14:00
Celebrate William Livingston’s election as Governor on Maker Monday! Drop in to our makerspace for crafts and activities for all things elections, governors, and colonial times! Make and build what you wish and stay as long as you like! This program is designed for students in grades 1 through 5. Children must be accompanied by a guardian or a caregiver. You are also welcome to pack a snack or lunch and use one of our picnic tables or benches in our garden.
Reservations suggested, walk-ins welcome.

Guided Garden Tour and Boxed Lunch
2026-08-25 11:00 - 13:00
Every Tuesday this summer, we will offer a boxed lunch add-on for our 11:00 a.m. guided garden tour. The boxed lunch will be served at noon, following the garden tour. Lunch will be served at a picnic table in our lovely garden reserved just for you!
Reservations for the boxed lunch add-on option must be made at least five (5) days in advance of the event. We will email you to select your sandwich choices once the reservation has been made.
Reservations required.

Toddler Time: Aloha Summer Bash
2026-08-26 10:30 - 11:30
Break out your tropical gear and join us at our Aloha Summer Bash! Enjoy exploring the “ocean” blue waters and digging for “treasure” in the sand. The Summer Bash would not be complete without beachball fun and some hula dancing, too! Recommended for ages 2 to 4. Reservations required.
Pay your age! Accompanying adults $5.

Uncork History: Dressing Liberty Hall, Female Dressmakers and Designers
2026-08-26 18:30 - 20:30
Enjoy our summer series in the garden and join us for Uncork History: Dressing Liberty Hall-Female Dressmakers and Designers. This special lecture aims to shed light on female dressmakers and designers favored by the Kean family women during the late 19th century through the 20th century. Learn how a multifaceted research approach will yield greater insight into these women and their impact on the industry. We will also explore valuable information on the Kean family women and their individual fashion senses. Afterward, relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods, as the sun sets. It’s perfect for a summer date night or a night out with friends!
Light refreshments served. Reservations Required. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Sunset Stroll Garden Tours
2026-08-27 19:00 - 20:00
Promenade our gardens and arboretum under the backdrop of a crimson sky and setting summer sun, and join us for a guided Sunset Stroll. Join us to learn more about our historic gardens!

Reservations required.

Children's Tour of Liberty Hall!
2026-09-06 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-04 13:00 - 14:00
Give your child a hands-on experience with history at Liberty Hall! Join us on the 1st Sunday of the month for Children’s Tour Day! Our special children’s tour offers your little ones an engaging, personal experience of life from the 1700s through 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 in 1st-5th grade. Reservations recommended. Walk-ins welcome.

Guided Garden Tour
2026-09-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-10 11:00 - 12:00
Come learn the history of our historic gardens. Discover how each generation of residents added to the exquisite planting schemes William Livingston laid out, and a truly unique garden took shape, making Liberty Hall a living archive of over 250 years of American garden design.
Reservations Required. Space is limited.

Architecture Tour of Liberty Hall
2026-09-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-11 13:00 - 14:00
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. Join us on the second Sunday of the month for a special architecture tour that explores the many changes to the main house and the architectural styles of the time.
Reservations suggested; walk-ins welcome.

Bearing Witness: Uncovering the Enslaved of Liberty Hall
2026-09-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-18 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 at Liberty Hall and Kean University as we give voice and narrative to the individuals who were once enslaved at this historic home.
Reservations encouraged.

Colonial Beer Making Class
2026-10-10 10:00 - 17:00
“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy,” said Benjamin Franklin. Join Liberty Hall to discover if Mr. Franklin was right! This classroom-style event offers an in-depth look at how colonists made beer. Included are a colonial-style boxed lunch, a chance to play colonial games, a tour of Liberty Hall’s first floor, and a take-home beer-making kit!
Reservations are required. Space is limited.
