Liberty Hall Museum

Holiday Afternoon Tea
2025-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
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.

Candy Canes and Cocktails
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.

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.

Uncovering the Enslaved Tour of Liberty Hall
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
2025-12-28 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.

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.

Wednesday Night at the Museum: VIP Behind the Scenes Tour
2026-01-28 18:30 - 21:00
Have you ever wondered what is behind closed doors on a regular tour? Enjoy the return of Liberty Hall’s series, Wednesday Night at the Museum, for a VIP Behind the Scenes Tour. Discover what secrets lie beyond these areas that are not open to the public. Visit the servant’s areas and hidden rooms used by the home’s staff. For the first time, explore the Honorable Thomas H. Kean Library and some 18th-century archives, which are rarely seen…even by the museum’s staff! After your VIP tour, sip on a signature drink or snack and socialize while learning more about historic Liberty Hall. A fun trivia game and time to mingle will conclude the Night at the Museum!
Must be 21 years or older. Reservations Required.

Liberty Hall's Galentine's Day Brunch: Barbie Edition
2026-02-08 11:00 - 13:00
Leslie Knope, from Parks and Recreation, said it best– ” What’s Galentine’s Day? Only the BEST day of the year!” And that, ladies, it is! Grab your girlfriends, your gal pals, and join us for a fun Sunday brunch of eating, drinking mimosas, wine, and crafting Galentine’s Day cards and more! This year, we decided to make our Galentine’s Brunch…a Bows Over Beaus Edition! So wear your favorite “Girly” outfit and your Bows and join us for what is to be a “pinktastic” afternoon! It’s a great opportunity for all gals to celebrate their friendships with other gals!
Must be 21 years or older to attend. Reservations Required

Uncovering the Enslaved Tour
2026-02-14, 2026-02-15, 2026-02-16
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 Encouraged.

My Little Man & Me: Valentine's Day Party!
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00
Get ready for Valentine’s Day with your little man! Moms, grandmas, and aunts: grab your sons, grandsons, and nephews and have some fun! Enjoy games, crafts, snacks, punch, and a photo booth area while making special memories.
Recommended for ages 4-8. Reservations required.

250th Family Fun Day: 250 Years of Medicine & Healthcare at Liberty Hall
2026-02-22 13:00 - 14:30
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with our Liberty Learners 250th Family Fun Day series! How did colonists make their own medicines? Join Liberty Hall Museum’s Liberty Learners Adventure to discover how the residents of Liberty Hall cared for their health over the past 250 years. Through a mixture of natural remedies, herbs, and later commercialized medicines, the Livingstons and the Keans managed to treat and alleviate their symptoms. Explore how medicine has evolved, how certain healing practices are a shared human experience across generations, and make your own colonial remedies! Join us for this family-friendly tour of Liberty Hall to compare Livingston’s natural and plant-based remedies with those used by later residents.
Reservations are suggested and recommended for grades 1st through 5th.

Wednesday Night at the Museum: Colonial Tavern Trivia Night at Liberty Hall
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00
How well do you know your American History? Join us as we transform the Carriage House into an old-fashioned Colonial Tavern, giving us the perfect setting for a night of trivia. Bring or join a team to play trivia and test your knowledge on 250 Years of American history, including music, pop culture, and of course, historic events! During the exciting trivia game, sip on a signature drink, snack, and socialize while learning how much you really know about American history! We will have fun prizes for the winners, too!
Must be 21 years or older. Reservations Required.

Fun with Bluey!
2026-02-28 11:00 - 13:00
Hey Mate! This episode of Bluey is called “Fun!” Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at this Bluey-themed event. Get ready to play games, craft, and snack just like everyone’s favorite blue Heeler and her family and friends. Make some great family memories as we bring Bluey’s world to life!
Recommended for ages 2 to 7. Reservations are required. Space is limited.
