Liberty Hall Museum

Architecture Tour of Liberty Hall
2026-11-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
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
2026-11-15 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.

Ladies of Liberty Hall Tour
2026-11-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-27 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.

Children's Tour of Liberty Hall!
2026-12-06 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.
