Liberty Hall Museum

William Livingston Day Tours!
2023-08-31 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
The Museum at Liberty Hall invites you to celebrate the 246th anniversary of William Livingston becoming New Jersey’s first elected Governor! Travel back in time and tour Liberty Hall, colonial style, as it was for Governor Livingston and his family! Afterward, enjoy a walk around our beautiful gardens. You will even get your very own Flat Will Livingston to take home.
There will be three tour sessions available at 10am, Noon, and 2pm. Light refreshments will be served.

Afterschool Adventures: Art Abounds!
2023-09-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
The historical portraits of the residents of Liberty Hall hold many secrets! We’ll discuss how each portrait tells us something about the subject. Students will use origami techniques to create a one-of-a-kind sketchbook to bring home. Finally, students will create and personalize a self-portrait from recycled materials.
The program is designed for students in grades 1st to 5th and includes a snack.
This is a drop-off program. Reservations Required

Liberty Hall Dance Festival!
2023-09-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join Liberty Hall and Bugge Ballet for the 6th Annual Dance Festival! Spend an afternoon outside walking through the beautiful museum grounds, enjoying site-specific professional dance performances inspired by moments in history. Program recommended for all ages.
Reservations are suggested, and walk-ins are welcome.
This arts program is made possible in part by a 2023 HEART (History, Education, Arts Reaching Thousands) Grant from the Union County Board of County Commissioners.

Investigate the Ghosts of Liberty Hall!
2023-11-11 14:00 - 20:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join Liberty Hall Museum for a GHOSTLY fundraising event!
Investigate Liberty Hall with Adam from Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits and New Jersey Paranormal!​
This fundraising event is your chance to visit one of New Jersey’s crown jewels and the spirits that call it home. Everyone will get a chance to meet Adam and the team from New Jersey Paranormal, attend a lecture on the paranormal by Adam, enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum, and learn more about Liberty Hall’s magnificent history. ​VIP TICKET HOLDERS will join Adam Berry, New Jersey Paranormal, and Kathy Kelly, owner of the famous Paranormal Books & Curiosities in Asbury Park, for a mini-group investigation in the evening*.
This is a rain-or-shine event; there are no refunds or exchanges for this fundraising event so please plan accordingly.
*Please note: If you would like to INVESTIGATE you must purchase VIP Tickets.

Afterschool Adventures: Turkey Time!
2023-11-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Introducing Turkey Time! Travel back in time to learn about the history and traditions of the upcoming holiday, Thanksgiving! Celebrate an early Thanksgiving, just like the Livingston’s and the Kean’s! Participants will create their own turkeys, try Thanksgiving treats, and play both historical and modern harvest games.
This drop-off program is designed for students in grades 1st to 5th and includes a snack. Reservations Required.

Afterschool Adventures: Smell and Tell, the History of Hygiene at Liberty Hall
2023-12-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Colonial and Victorian America were smelly times! Learn about the different ways the residents of Liberty Hall would have used the bathroom, washed their clothes, and kept themselves fresh while exploring the house and the grounds. Finally, put together your own fragrance packet using herbs and flowers from our very own garden! Snack and storytime are included.
The program is designed for students in grades 1st to 5th and includes a snack.
Drop off program. Reservations Required.

Afterschool Adventures- Money Talks!
2024-01-09 16:00 - 17:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Take a closer look at those coins in your piggy bank! During early American times, colonists used a variety of currency to make purchases. We’ll look back at how colonial commerce functioned from bartering to trading in a variety of currencies. Then we’ll learn how modern coins are designed before creating an original design for our currency.
This drop-off program is designed for students in grades 1st to 5th and includes a snack. Reservations Required.

Afterschool Adventures: Won't you be my Valentine?
2024-02-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Happy Valentine’s Day! Discover the valentines of Liberty Hall and learn the history of St. Valentine. Make your own Valentine’s Day cards to bring home while listening to a favorite Valentine’s Day story. The program is designed for students in grades 1st to 5th and includes a snack.

This is a drop-off program. Reservations Required.

Uncovering the Enslaved Tour
2024-02-17 | 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 Required. Space is limited.

Afterschool Adventures: Lucky Like a Four Leaf Clover
2024-03-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Go on a good luck scavenger hunt around Liberty Hall and learn the history of St. Patrick! Make your own St. Patty’s Day good luck cards to bring home while listening to a favorite St. Patrick’s Day story. The program is designed for students in grades 1st to 5th and includes a snack.
This is a drop-off program. Reservations Required.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 16:00 - 17:30 | 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! 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. Don’t forget your baskets!

Afterschool Adventures: The Case of the Missing China
2024-04-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
It is a tumultuous time for Governor William Livingston and his family! Livingston’s daughters Sarah, Susan, and Kitty want to celebrate the end of the war with a tea party; however, their mother’s favorite china has gone missing! Join the Livingston ladies as they search the house and follow clues that lead them to the hidden china! The hunt is followed by snack and story time on the glass porch!
The program is designed for students in grades 1st to 5th. This is a drop-off program.
Reservations Required.

Ladies of Liberty Hall: Women's History Month Tour
2024-04-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-06-23 13:00 - 14:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
From Susan Livingston, daughter of Governor Livingston, whose daring exploits saved Liberty Hall from the British during the Revolutionary War, to Mary Alice Barney Kean who worked tirelessly for the preservation of our historic structures, to Abbe, an enslaved woman who attempted to self-emancipate while in Paris, the ladies of Liberty Hall have played an important role in the history of our community and our nation. This is a special tour of Liberty Hall that highlights the incredible women who lived and labored at this historic home.

Afterschool Adventures: Games Galore!
2024-05-14 16:00 - 17:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
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. Children will use various materials to craft their original board game. This drop-off program is designed for students in grades 1st to 5th and includes a snack.
Reservations Required.

Uncork History: You, Me, and a Cup of Tea
2024-05-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Enjoy our summer series in the garden and join us for Uncork History: You, Me, and a Cup of Tea. Have you noticed how tea parties are popular again? Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural significance of tea as we discuss various tea blends, brewing techniques, and a brief history of renowned tea brands. Learn to savor the simple pleasures in life, mirroring the art of tea, and discover the influences other cultures have had on American tea traditions. Afterward relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods, as the sunsets. It’s perfect for a late spring date night or a night out with friends!
Light refreshments served. Reservations Required. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Afternoon Tea in the Gardens
2024-06-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Back by popular demand, enjoy our tremendously popular tea service outside in our beautiful gardens! In the grand tradition of Mary Alice (Barney) Kean, the last lady of the house, join Liberty Hall for its exquisite Afternoon Tea. The tea includes a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, traditional finger sandwiches, and the freshest of fruit. As you enjoy your afternoon tea experience, relax back beside our beautiful garden and take in our breathtaking views. A tour of The Museum at Liberty Hall follows the tea.
Reservations required.

Afterschool Adventures: The Battles of Springfield & Connecticut Farms
2024-06-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Discover the Revolution in a whole new way! Learn about two battles in NJ that changed the course of the Revolutionary War through music, spy craft, uniforms, and art. Each participant will learn about the spies, soldiers, and generals who took part in the Battles of Springfield and Connecticut Farms and will be able to decode secret messages and create their own militia uniform!
This drop-off program is designed for students in grades 1st to 5th and includes a snack. Reservations Required.

Guided House Tour and Boxed Lunch
2024-06-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-10 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-07-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Every Wednesday this summer we will be offering a boxed lunch add-on for our 11 am guided house tour. The boxed lunch will be served at Noon following the house tour. Lunch will be at a picnic table in our lovely gardens reserved just for you!
*Reservations for the boxed lunch add-on option must be made at least one week in advance. We will email you with the sandwich choices once the reservation has been made.

Uncork History: The Making of the "Love Unveiled" Exhibit
2024-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Enjoy our summer series in the garden and join us for Uncork History: The Making of the “Love Unveiled” Exhibit. Did you know that white wedding dresses emerged after Queen Victoria married Prince Philip in 1840? Join us as we take a closer look into our new exhibit, “Love Unveiled: 250 Years of Saying “I Do” and see how weddings have changed throughout history. Learn how the exhibit highlights the numerous family weddings and traditions we hold dear but many do not know where they started and why we continue to do them. Afterward relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods, as the sun sets. It’s perfect for a late spring date night or a night out with friends!
Light refreshments served. Reservations Required. Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Summer Adventures: Changing Childhood
2024-07-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Explore life at Liberty Hall through the eyes of children! Time travel through multiple different eras! Meet the children of the house, discover the technology they used daily with colonial toys, and make your own spinning top to take home.
This program is designed for students in grades 1 to 5 and includes a snack. Children are welcome to stay with an adult or be dropped off!

Summer Adventures: Scouts, Spies, and Soldiers
2024-07-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Learn how Revolutionary-era spies used codes, dead drops, and ciphers to convey military intelligence. Follow clues to find a secret message, learn to decode using the pig-pen code, and participate in a musket drill. All children will create and take home their own secret code book.

This program is designed for students in grades 1 to 5 and includes a snack. Children are welcome to stay with an adult or be dropped off!

Summer Adventures: Fairy Trails and Tales
2024-07-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
The fairies of Liberty Hall have left a string of clues on our trails. Join us as we unlock the secrets in each clue and search for the fairies. We will also make some enchanted fairy crafts and hear a favorite fairy tale. This program is designed for students in grades 1 to 5 and includes a snack. Children are welcome to stay with an adult or be dropped off!
Reservations required.

Toddler Time: Barnyard Fun!
2024-07-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Hay! There is sure to be some “horsing” around as little ones learn all about our barnyard friends! Will they be able to get all the “piggies” back in the pigpen? What “tails” will Mr. Cow have to share? How many eggs can we find in the chicken coop? Decorate your own little barn and then show off your “mooo-ves” as we finish off the morning with a fun Barnyard Dance!
Recommended for ages 2 to 4 years old. Pay your age! Accompanying adults are $5.
Reservations required.

Pop-Up Summer Adventures: Summer Science
2024-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Enjoy some summertime science fun with Kiwi Crates at Liberty Hall! Create mirror illusions, grow a crystal chemistry garden, build your own air hockey table, or discover the physics of floating! This program is designed for students ages 5 through 8 and includes a snack. Children are welcome to stay with an adult or be dropped off!
Reservations required.

Summer Adventures: Christmas in July!
2024-07-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join us for a Christmas in July party at Liberty Hall! Evergreen trees, peppermint sticks, and sugar cookies, oh my! Explore Liberty Hall and discover how the Livingston and Kean families celebrated the season over the years! Look under the tree– what did Santa leave there– presents from the past for the Kean kids, and presents for you today! Learn about the traditions of those who lived at Liberty Hall and have fun playing holiday games, making ornaments to decorate your home during the holiday season, and enjoying some holiday treats by the fire! This program is designed for students in grades 1 to 5 and includes a snack. Children are welcome to stay with an adult or be dropped off!
Reservations required.

Toddler Time: ENCANTO Magic!
2024-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join the “magical” world of ENCANTO!! Little ones will love to wander Isabela’s beautiful flower garden, explore Antonio’s rainforest friends, and get creative like Mirabel with her colorful doodles. We will definitely be “talking about” the enchanted visions the Tiny Tots will search for in Bruno’s sand. Will they have the strength like Luisa and lift some donkeys? Come and join the fun at “Casita” Liberty Hall!
Recommended for ages 2 to 4 years old. Pay your age! Accompanying adults are $5.
Reservations Required.
