Liberty Hall Museum

Paint & Pies Night at Liberty Hall!
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
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.

Uncovering the Enslaved Tour of Liberty Hall
2025-11-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-21 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.

Ladies of Liberty Hall Tour
2025-11-23 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-28 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.

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.

Children's Tour of Liberty Hall!
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.

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.

Architecture Tour of Liberty Hall
2025-12-14 13:00 - 14:00
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.

Breakfast with Santa
2025-12-21 09:00 - 23:00
Santa! I know him! Naughty or nice–all are welcome when Liberty Hall hosts Breakfast with Santa! Our hot breakfast buffet and games will fill you with Christmas cheer and put you in the holiday spirit. Then take a photo with the jolly old man himself in Santa’s sleigh.
Reservations required. Space is limited.

Breakfast with Santa: SOLD OUT!
2025-12-21 12:00 - 14:00
This event is SOLD OUT!
Santa! I know him! Naughty or nice–all are welcome when Liberty Hall hosts Breakfast with Santa! Our hot breakfast buffet and games will fill you with Christmas cheer and put you in the holiday spirit. Then take a photo with the jolly old man himself in Santa’s sleigh.
Reservations required. Space is limited.

Toddler Time: Winter Wonderland
2025-12-29 10:30 - 11:30
Baby, it’s cold outside…come cure Winter Blues in our snowy wonderland! We will play with snowflakes, snowmen, and snowballs too! If we are lucky maybe there will be enough snow to make snow angels! Some hot cocoa will warm the nip Jack Frost has put on our noses as we enjoy a “snow-tastic” morning!
Recommended for 2 to 4 year old. Reservations required.

Christmas Songs: Liberty Hall Version Holiday Tours
2026-01-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-03 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-04 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-05 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-06 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-07 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-09 11:00 - 15:00 and 1 more date
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
2026-01-06 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 on this special Epiphany day in January. 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.

SOLD OUT! Frozen Ball at Liberty Hall!
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00
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.
