Liberty Hall Museum

Guided Garden Tour
2026-08-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-10 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
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.

Guided Garden Tour and Boxed Lunch
2026-08-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-18 11:00 - 13:00, 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.

Guided House Tour and Boxed Lunch
2026-08-13 11:00 - 13:00, 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.

Bearing Witness: Uncovering the Enslaved of Liberty Hall
2026-08-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-10-18 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-11-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-20 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.

Revolutionary Lives Traveling Exhibit
2026-08-17 11:00 - 16:00, 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 and 3 more dates
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.

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, 2026-11-22 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.

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.
