Liberty Hall Museum

Candlelit Ghost Tours of Liberty Hall!
2025-10-30 21:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave., Union, NJ, 07083, United States
Join us for a spine-tingling tour of Liberty Hall Museum…after hours!
Museum staff will share their own paranormal experiences and the findings of some paranormal investigations with you while embarking on a guided, candlelit tour of the museum. Perhaps you will even come away with your own ghost stories!
Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited and fills quickly, so make your reservations today! * *Please note: this is not an amusement park-type haunted house. Not suggested for children under 10 years old – 7pm time slot is suggested for families with children.

Toddler Time at Liberty Hall: Fall Edition, Autumn Fun!
2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:30
We had so much fun this summer with Toddler Time at Liberty Hall, we are hosting a special Fall Edition!
Bring your little one out for some colorful Fall ” leafy” fun! From gathering leaves for a fun art project, using all our senses to explore the Autumn season, to everyone’s favorite Fall thing to do…jump in a Big pile of crunchy leaves! It is sure to be “tree-mendous” fun!
Program for ages 2 to 4 years old. Reservations Required.

Girl Scout Day: Juliette Gordon Low's Birthday Celebration
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:30
Liberty Hall is the perfect place to celebrate Juliette Gordon Low’s birthday! Celebrate the day by completing one of the longest-running Girl Scout badges: First Aid! Make a first-aid kit, learn about how to take care of someone in an emergency, discover fire safety, and talk to first responders, some of whom are former Girl Scouts themselves! After completing several badge requirements, enjoy some light birthday refreshments and learn about the other Girl Scout opportunities offered at Liberty Hall Museum.
This program will fulfill the requirements for all the First Aid badges. Reservations required.

Paint & Pies Night at Liberty Hall!
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00
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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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.
