Liberty Hall Museum

Afterschool Adventures: Art Adventures
2020-09-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Meet the former residents of Liberty Hall Museum through paintings! Children will tour Liberty Hall Museum and discuss how each portrait reveals key information about its subject. The art exploration then continues with origami folding, landscape sketching, and the program will end with children making their own personalized self-portrait to take home. Light snacks will be served. This is a drop-off program for children in grades 4th-6th, 3:00pm-5:00pm.

Afternoon Tea in the Garden
2020-09-06 14:00 - 16:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
In the grand tradition of Mary Alice 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 beside our beautiful rose garden and take in our breathtaking views. A tour of Liberty Hall Museum follows the tea.

William Livingston Day!
2020-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Liberty Hall Museum invites you to celebrate the 244th anniversary of William Livingston becoming New Jersey’s first elected Governor! Join us on the beautiful grounds of Liberty Hall while we celebrate – colonial style! Learn about William Livingston and experience signing your name with a quill pen, play colonial games, make crafts, and much more. Light refreshments will be served.
This program is a Free Event! Please reserve your ticket via the link below or call us at (908)-524-0700.

Uncork History: Women's Suffrage
2020-08-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Enjoy our summer series in the garden and join us for Uncork History: Women’s Suffrage! This August marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. Come learn about the women’s suffrage and the Kean family. Afterwards, relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods. It’s perfect for a summer date night or night with friends! Must be 21 years old or older to attend.

Afternoon Tea in the Gardens - New Date!
2020-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**With the postponement of this event, no refunds will be offered at this time. This date is tentative and if needed, we will reassess the running of Afternoon Tea in the Gardens as this date gets closer. We’ve already taken several precautions to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and employees for our events – we have changed the location within the museum grounds to continue with social distancing. We will adhere to the guidelines set forth by the CDC and/or the NJ Department of Health at that time.**
In the meantime, should you have additional questions or wish to speak with a Liberty Hall representative, please contact us at libertyhall@kean.edu**
***As of February 21,2020 this Afternoon Tea in the Gardens is SOLD OUT***
In the grand tradition of Mary Alice 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 beside our beautiful rose garden and take in our breathtaking views. A tour of Liberty Hall Museum follows the tea.

Downton Abbey Luncheon - NEW DATE!
2020-08-08 12:00 - 15:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**With the postponement of this event, no refunds will be offered at this time. This date is tentative and if needed, we will reassess the running of the Downton Abbey Luncheon as this date gets closer. We’ve already taken several precautions to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and employees – we have made the decision to not have this luncheon buffet style and moved the location within the museum grounds to continue with social distancing. We will adhere to the guidelines set forth by the CDC and/or the NJ Department of Health at that time.

In the meantime, should you have additional questions or wish to speak with a Liberty Hall representative, please contact us at libertyhall@kean.edu.**

***As of February 24, 2020, this Downton Abbey Luncheon is SOLD OUT!***
Join us as we step back in time to the 1920s at Downton Abbey and experience a luncheon like the Crawley family at Liberty Hall Museum! Enjoy a mouthwatering luncheon buffet with a tour of Liberty Hall Museum following.

Uncork History: Prohibition
2020-07-29 18:30 - 20:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Enjoy our summer series in the garden and join us for Uncork History: Prohibition. We hope you get the “password” to join us in our discussion on the 18th Amendment. Afterwards, relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods. It’s perfect for a summer date night or a night with friends! Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Ladies' Night Out: A Night of Vintage Fashion! NEW DATE!
2020-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Grab some your closet friends and join us for a fashion-forward ladies’ night at Liberty Hall! You’ll be treated to wine and cheese while enjoying an exclusive viewing of Liberty Hall Museum’s exquisite collection of vintage clothing and accessories. Next, stick around for an informative and entertaining talk on the fashion collection at Liberty Hall!

Summer Adventures at Liberty Hall: Legends of the Revolution
2020-07-14 10:00 - 16:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
We are now offering some fun new additions to our Summer Adventure Series! We will be offering 3 different for a safe but fun summer!
First Option: Summer Adventure In-A-Box
Boxes can be picked up everyday Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This is at home box that will be purchased before hand but will include the activities that go along with that Summer Series. Includes link to themed virtual tour, craft supplies and instructions, & snack! Each box is $8.00 and for ages 5-12
Second Option: Summer Adventure Parent and Child Program
This is a 90 minute program every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am- 12:30pm. This is for parents and kids to come to Liberty Hall and enjoy these programs together! A fun way to get out of the house and learn some interesting facts! Includes themed tour, craft, and snack! Adults are $8.00 and Children are $10.00 for ages 5 and up!
Third Option: Summer Adventure Drop Off Program
This is a 3 hour program! This is a Drop-Off program where parents drop their children off at the museum at 1:00pm and pick them back up at 4:00pm. The children will go through the program with our Museum Educators. Includes themed
tour, games, craft, themed activities, and snack. Children are $15.00 per child and for ages 6-12.
Every option is offered every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August! Click the link below to sign up for what option you want to do!
Come and explore tall tales inspired by the American Revolution. Take a child-friendly tour of the house, learn the legends of Liberty Hall, listen to folk-tales that have been passed down over generations, and play with colonial games. We will wind up the adventure by painting wooden finger tops to take home. Light refreshments served. Recommended for ages 4 – 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event will happen Rain or Shine unless notified.

Member's Mondays at Liberty Hall
2020-07-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
All Liberty Hall Museum Members are welcome for a members only tour of the museum! Bring a friend for a discounted price and show off why you love Liberty Hall!! Every Monday we will offer tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets must be reserved before tour time.

Mommy & Me Tea and Craft Workshop! NEW DATE!
2020-07-11 13:00 - 15:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**With the postponement of this event, no refunds will be offered at this time. This date is tentative and if needed, we will reassess the running of Mommy & Me as this date gets closer. We’ve already taken several precautions to ensure the health and safety of our visitors and employees – we have reduced our ticket availability and location within the museum grounds to continue with social distancing. We will adhere to the guidelines set forth by the CDC and/or the NJ Department of Health at that time.**

In the meantime, should you have additional questions or wish to speak with a Liberty Hall representative, please contact us at libertyhall@kean.edu.**

Mother’s Day may have passed but at Liberty Hall Museum, it’s Mother’s Day every day! You and your child will create a beautiful spring crepe paper flower arrangement and the best part is, these flowers will last forever! After the workshop, enjoy tea, lemonade and sweet treats with your child!

Liberty Hall Museum Guided Garden Tours
2020-07-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join us for a guided garden tour through our magnificent gardens! Learn about the history of the gardens and its flora and fauna. Tours will be offered at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. All tickets must be reserved before tour time.

Liberty Hall Museum Tour
2020-07-10 10:00 - 16:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Step back in time with Liberty Hall Museum and take a house tour! You will learn about the history of New Jersey and the United States through the families of William Livingston, the 1st elected governor of NJ and the Kean family. Due to the heat of the summer and social distancing guidelines all public tours will be first floor and basement only at a discounted price.We will be offering different tour times!
To register for the tour you must click the link and pick which dates/ time you would like to go on.
The times for the tours are as followed:
10:00am
11:00am
12:00pm
1:00pm
2:00pm
3:00pm
Each tour is around 1 hour long.

Please call us to purchase tickets!!

Opening Day Open House!
2020-07-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
In honor of our 20th anniversary, we are hosting a wine & cheese open house on the property, where visitors will get a chance to wander the 1st floor, stroll our gardens, meet the museum’s organizational leadership, staff and our new executive director, Rachael Goldberg. All are welcome (reception will be held outdoors, tickets are limited to ensure social distancing)!

Opening Day Tours!
2020-07-09 10:00 - 17:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Opening day is FINALLY here! Enjoy complimentary access to the museum and grounds with time guided tours. Even though this event is free we ask you to please select a time slot for which tour you would like to come to. Please use the link below to reserve a spot on a tour!
Tour times are as followed:
10:00am
12:00pm
2:00pm
4:00pm

Summer Adventures at Liberty Hall: Changing Childhood
2020-07-09 10:00 - 16:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
We are now offering some fun new additions to our Summer Adventure Series! We will be offering 3 different for a safe but fun summer!
First Option: Summer Adventure In-A-Box
Boxes can be picked up everyday Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This is at home box that will be purchased before hand but will include the activities that go along with that Summer Series. Includes link to themed virtual tour, craft supplies and instructions, & snack! Each box is $8.00 and for ages 5-12
Second Option: Summer Adventure Parent and Child Program
This is a 90 minute program every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am- 12:30pm. This is for parents and kids to come to Liberty Hall and enjoy these programs together! A fun way to get out of the house and learn some interesting facts! Includes themed tour, craft, and snack! Adults are $8.00 and Children are $10.00 for ages 5 and up!
Third Option: Summer Adventure Drop Off Program
This is a 3 hour program! This is a Drop-Off program where parents drop their children off at the museum at 1:00pm and pick them back up at 4:00pm. The children will go through the program with our Museum Educators. Includes themed
tour, games, craft, themed activities, and snack. Children are $15.00 per child and for ages 6-12.
Every option is offered every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August! Click the link below to sign up for what option you want to do!

History has never been so “hands-on,” with each room your child visits featuring a variety of artifacts they are welcome to touch! The tour also includes trying your hand at colonial chores, painting a wooden top, and playing colonial games! Light refreshments served. Recommended for ages 4 – 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event will happen Rain or Shine unless notified.

Summer Adventures at Liberty Hall: Scouts, Spies, and Soldiers
2020-07-07 10:00 - 16:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
We are now offering some fun new additions to our Summer Adventure Series! We will be offering 3 different for a safe but fun summer!
First Option: Summer Adventure In-A-Box
Boxes can be picked up everyday Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This is at home box that will be purchased before hand but will include the activities that go along with that Summer Series. Includes link to themed virtual tour, craft supplies and instructions, & snack! Each box is $8.00 and for ages 5-12
Second Option: Summer Adventure Parent and Child Program
This is a 90 minute program every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am- 12:30pm. This is for parents and kids to come to Liberty Hall and enjoy these programs together! A fun way to get out of the house and learn some interesting facts! Includes themed tour, craft, and snack! Adults are $8.00 and Children are $10.00 for ages 5 and up!
Third Option: Summer Adventure Drop Off Program
This is a 3 hour program! This is a Drop-Off program where parents drop their children off at the museum at 1:00pm and pick them back up at 4:00pm. The children will go through the program with our Museum Educators. Includes themed
tour, games, craft, themed activities, and snack. Children are $15.00 per child and for ages 6-12.
Every option is offered every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August! Click the link below to sign up for what option you want to do!

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. Light refreshments served. Recommended for ages 4 – 12.
This event will happen Rain or Shine unless notified.

Summer Adventures at Liberty Hall: Adventures in Nature
2020-07-02 10:00 - 16:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
We are now offering some fun new additions to our Summer Adventure Series! We will be offering 3 different for a safe but fun summer!
First Option: Summer Adventure In-A-Box
Boxes can be picked up everyday Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This is at home box that will be purchased before hand but will include the activities that go along with that Summer Series. Includes link to themed virtual tour, craft supplies and instructions, & snack! Each box is $8.00 and for ages 5-12
Second Option: Summer Adventure Parent and Child Program
This is a 90 minute program every Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00am- 12:30pm. This is for parents and kids to come to Liberty Hall and enjoy these programs together! A fun way to get out of the house and learn some interesting facts! Includes themed tour, craft, and snack! Adults are $8.00 and Children are $10.00 for ages 5 and up!
Third Option: Summer Adventure Drop Off Program
This is a 3 hour program! This is a Drop-Off program where parents drop their children off at the museum at 1:00pm and pick them back up at 4:00pm. The children will go through the program with our Museum Educators. Includes themed
tour, games, craft, themed activities, and snack. Children are $15.00 per child and for ages 6-12.
Every option is offered every Tuesday and Thursday in July and August! Click the link below to sign up for what option you want to do!

Experience the wonders of nature in Liberty Hall’s beautiful gardens! Learn to identify some of the plants growing in our beds and greenhouses, hike the trails surrounding Liberty Hall, and get up-close and personal with some of the oldest tress in New Jersey. The program includes a seed planting activity to be taken home. Light refreshments served. Recommended for ages 4 – 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
This event will happen Rain or Shine unless notified.

Uncork History: Love Letters
2020-06-24 18:30 - 20:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Enjoy our summer series in the garden, join us for Uncork History: Love Letters. In an age of online dating and texting, come read some correspondence from the Livingston and Kean family members and their significant others. Afterwards, relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods. It’s a perfect for a summer date night or a night out with friends! Must be 21 years or older to attend.

Uncork History: Roaring Twenties - NEW DATE (SOLD OUT)
2020-06-17 18:30 - 20:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**This Uncork History event is SOLD OUT as of June 3, 2020**
To kick off our summer series in the garden, join us for Uncork History: Roaring Twenties! Learn about what was happening in America in the 1920s – think flappers, the Charleston and much more! Afterwards, relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods. It’s a perfect for a summer date night or a night out with friends! Must be 21 years or older to attend.

NYAC: The Secrets of Liberty Hall, Home of New Jersey's First Governor Webinar
2020-05-28 13:00 - 14:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join New York Adventure Club as we embark on a virtual exploration of the Liberty Hall Museum; originally built as a 14-room Georgian Style home at the height of the American Revolution, and later expanded into a 50-room Victorian-style mansion, this Kean University museum seeks to highlight the prolific role of the Livingston and Kean families throughout the past 200 years.
Led by Liberty Hall’s top museum educators, Hannah Gaston and Jessica Ivins, our webinar surrounding the Liberty Hall mansion and grounds — which encompasses seven generations of Livingston and Kean ancestors — will include:

An overview of the historic Liberty Hall property throughout the past three centuries
A photo journey through many rooms of the 50-room mansion dating back to 1772, with a look inside historic bedrooms, parlors, and the wine cellar
A discussion around the museum’s extensive collections of antiques including furniture, ceramics, textiles, toys, and tools
Stories of the ancestors of the Livingston and Kean families, which have included governors, U.S. Congressmen and senators, entrepreneurs, and pioneering women

Stick around afterward for a Q&A with Hannah and Jessica, who will be ready to answer any-and-all questions about Liberty Hall!

Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Cancelled
2020-04-11 14:00 - 15:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**We’ve made the decision to cancel this session of Easter Egg Hunt to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19. All ticket holding patrons should have received an email regarding this cancellation. We hope to see you at a future event!**
Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs hidden throughout the landscape and filled with holiday treats. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event. Space is limited to 100 children per session. Rain or Shine!

Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Cancelled
2020-04-11 12:00 - 13:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**We’ve made the decision to cancel this session of Easter Egg Hunt to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19. All ticket holding patrons should have received an email regarding this cancellation. We hope to see you at a future event!**
**As of 3/4/2020, this session of Easter Egg Hunt is SOLD OUT!**
Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs hidden throughout the landscape and filled with holiday treats. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event. Rain or Shine!
EACH CHILD’S TICKET ADMITS ONE FREE ADULT. ADDITIONAL ADULTS REQUIRE A TICKET ($)

Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Cancelled
2020-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**We’ve made the decision to cancel this session of Easter Egg Hunt to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19. All ticket holding patrons should have received an email regarding this cancellation. We hope to see you at a future event!**
**As of 3/6/2020 this session of Easter Egg Hunt is SOLD OUT!**
Children will explore the grounds of Liberty Hall, searching for plastic eggs hidden throughout the landscape and filled with holiday treats. A surprise visit from the Easter Bunny caps off the event. Rain or Shine!
EACH CHILD’S TICKET ADMITS ONE FREE ADULT. ADDITIONAL ADULTS REQUIRE A TICKET ($)

NJ Paranormal Ghost Tours at Liberty Hall - SOLD OUT!
2020-03-14 19:00 - 23:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**As of 1/18/2020 this session of NJ Paranormal Ghost Tours is SOLD OUT!**
Before Liberty Hall Museum was a museum, it was a home for over 250 years—where many members of the Livingston and Kean families both were born and died. Since Liberty Hall became a museum, staff and visitors alike have experienced unexplainable events—conversations when no one is present, bells ringing for absent servants, full body apparitions that seem to suddenly vanish. Is it William Livingston or a member of the Livingston or Kean family who has never moved on? Is it a long lost child returning home to visit? Are you ready to find out? The experts at New Jersey Paranormal are coming to Liberty Hall Museum for a four-hour event like no other! Experience the paranormal like never before with New Jersey Paranormal’s team of experts as they use various theories and methods to try to communicate and connect with whomever roams the historic rooms of Liberty Hall! Must be 18 or older to attend.

Home School Day- Women's History Month!
2020-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join us for a special Women’s History Month day! Homeschoolers and their families are invited to explore Liberty Hall Museum with more than 200 years of history. Homeschoolers will learn about the many women who called Liberty Hall home, investigate how quilting gave women a voice and create their own quilt square design!

Dr. Seuss' Birthday Party - SOLD OUT!
2020-03-07 11:00 - 13:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**As of 2/4/2020 Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party is SOLD OUT**
Join Liberty Hall Museum for a super good time at our Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party! Visitors will enjoy our breakfast snack bar, make a Cat in the Hat hat, go fishing for 1 fish, 2 fish, red fish, blue fish and take a picture with silly props and The Cat in the Hat! We’ll even do a Seussical the Musical sing along!

Frozen Ball - SOLD OUT
2020-02-23 08:00 - 10:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**As of 1/4/2020 this Frozen Ball is SOLD OUT!**
Liberty Hall has been Frozen over by Queen Elsa and her icy powers! Join us at this Frozen-themed event and make a craft, play games, and warm up at our delicious hot chocolate bar with some sweet treats. A special guest will also make an appearance, so come dressed as your favorite character! Recommended for ages 3 – 10.

Frozen Ball - SOLD OUT!
2020-02-22 08:00 - 10:00 | 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
**As of 12/30/19 this Frozen Ball is SOLD OUT!**
Liberty Hall has been Frozen over by Queen Elsa and her icy powers! Join us at this Frozen-themed event and make a craft, play games, and warm up at our delicious hot chocolate bar with some sweet treats. A special guest will also make an appearance, so come dressed as your favorite character! Recommended for ages 3 – 10.
