May Events at Liberty Hall
The Museum at
Liberty Hall on Kean University's campus has plenty of fun and exciting events
planned for patrons of all ages in the month of May.
The final Family Fun Day: May Flowers
for the spring season is on Saturday, May 15, at 11:30 a.m. Join us to wander
and explore, and meet some of Liberty Hall’s past residents who will be
chatting about enjoying flowers through the centuries. This first-person
interpretation of the gardens from some of the women of Liberty Hall will let
you take time to smell the flowers while learning about fabric patterns,
Victorian floriography and more. Tickets are $10 for 1 child and 1 adult, $8
for museum members and $4 for additional children.
Calling all
Bridgerton fans! Lady Whistledown does not want you to miss the scoop at Liberty Hall’s Bridgerton Ball
on Saturday, May 15, at 7 p.m. Make haste and join us as we dance, eat, gossip
about all things Bridgerton and enjoy cocktails, Regency style. Tickets are $60
per person and $50 for museum members. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
Regency attire is encouraged.
Join us for
our monthly Third Thursday
Lecture: Secrets of Liberty Hall on Thursday, May 20, at 7 p.m.
for a fun, virtual, behind-the-scenes tour of Liberty Hall. Discover the former
residents, explore the many rooms of the mansion and enjoy the mysteries and
wonders of this incredible 250-year-old home. Tickets are $10 per Zoom link and
$8 for members. This is a virtual program. Zoom links will be emailed to ticket
holders.
To kick off
our summer series in the garden, join us for Uncork History: The Arboretum at Liberty Hall
on Wednesday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m. Did you know Liberty Hall is now an
accredited Arboretum? Come hear from our Arboretum Director Megan Couch about
how that came to be while you relax with wine and finger foods in our historic
gardens. It's perfect for a summer date night or a night with friends. Tickets
are $30 per person and $25 for members. Must be 21 years or older to
attend.
Don’t forget
our Afterschool Adventures
Programs held every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Drop off your child for a
two-hour enrichment program designed to engage and entertain. Programs are
available for first through fifth graders and are based on the New Jersey
Curriculum Standards. Programs are offered on a six-week rotating schedule and
include, House and Homes,
Games Galore! and Money Talks, to name a few. Tickets are $12 per
student. To see a complete schedule of programs, visit: libertyhall.kean.edu/afterschool-programs/
The
Museum at Liberty Hall tour schedule for the season is Wednesday – Sunday
with guided house and garden tours running every hour on the hour starting at
10 a.m., with the last tour at 3 p.m. New this year is a self-guided Arboretum
tour, which can be purchased online or in the Visitor’s Center. All guided tour
ticket sales must be purchased ahead of the tour time and will be limited to
ensure social distancing guidelines can be met. The museum will be following
the directives provided by the CDC and the New Jersey Department of Health to
ensure the health and safety of all visitors.
Reservations are required for all tours and events, which can fill up quickly. Please call (908) 527-0400 or visit libertyhall.kean.edu to reserve your spot.
ABOUT
LIBERTY HALL MUSEUM
Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University chronicles more than 240 years of
American history. The museum also houses extensive collections of furniture,
ceramics, textiles, toys and tools owned by seven generations of the Livingston
and Kean families. The Firehouse Museum, built in 2004, houses three antique
fire engines, including a rare 1911 American LaFrance Metropolitan Steam
Engine. The museum is open April – December, Wednesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. –
3 p.m., with tours leaving every hour.
For reservations
and further information, call (908) 527-0400, email libertyhall@kean.edu or visit libertyhall.kean.edu.
Liberty Hall Museum is located at 1003 Morris Avenue in Union, New Jersey.