Historic Happenings Blog

Adult Gingerbread House Workshop Friday, December 13 Enjoy cocktails & decorate a gingerbread house! Come out for a relaxing evening, and leave some of your holiday stress behind and indulge your creative inner child to your heart's content! We provide the assembled gingerbread house, icing and all of the candy you could ever want to create your dream house come true!  Also, wear your best Ugly Sweater and win a prize!! We’ll play some holiday music too while you enjoy wine, beer and light snacks. Program Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Program Fee: $30.00 per person (includes all materials & refreshments) Reservations required - space is limited! Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Holiday Afternoon Tea  Thursday, December 12 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 every week in the month of December. Our tremendously popular tea service, which includes a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, traditional finger sandwiches, and the freshest of fruit, concludes with an intimate, guided tour of the museum decorated for Christmas. Program Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Program Fee: $40.00 per person; $35 for LHM Members Reservations required Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Holiday Afternoon Tea  Tuesday, December 10 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 every week in the month of December. Our tremendously popular tea service, which includes a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, traditional finger sandwiches, and the freshest of fruit, concludes with an intimate, guided tour of the museum decorated for Christmas. Program Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Program Fee: $40.00 per person; $35 for LHM Members Reservations required Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Yule Ball at Liberty Hall! Sunday, December 8 We hope you’re in fourth year or above because the “Yule Ball is approaching – a traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament!” Join us at this Harry Potter-themed event and make a craft, play games, and warm up at our delicious butterbeer with some sweet treats. A special guest will also make an appearance, so come dressed as your favorite character! Recommended for ages 11 – 15. Program Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Program Fee: $25 per teen (drop off event - please be here at 3:00 p.m. for pick up) Reservation Required by December 1 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Harry Potter Yule Ball Saturday, December 7 We hope you're in fourth-year or above because the "Yule Ball is approaching - a traditional part of the Triwizard Tournament!" Join us as celebrate the holiday season at Hogwarts as we dance to wizard pop and enjoy yummy butterbeer. It's sure to be a wizarding good time! Must be 21 years or older to attend. Program Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Program Fee: $30.00 per person, $25.00 for museum members/Kean Alumni Reservations Required by November 30 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Holiday Afternoon Tea  Thursday, December 5 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 every week in the month of December. Our tremendously popular tea service, which includes a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, traditional finger sandwiches, and the freshest of fruit, concludes with an intimate, guided tour of the museum decorated for Christmas. Program Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Program Fee: $40.00 per person; $35 for LHM Members Reservations required Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Holiday Afternoon Tea  Tuesday, December 3 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 every week in the month of December. Our tremendously popular tea service, which includes a sumptuous selection of scones, assorted pastries, traditional finger sandwiches, and the freshest of fruit, concludes with an intimate, guided tour of the museum decorated for Christmas. Program Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Program Fee: $40.00 per person; $35 for LHM Members Reservations required Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Pumpkin Patch Day! Saturday, October 26 *Raindate: Sunday, October 27 Join us for our Annual Pumpkin Patch day – a fall tradition for so many families! Enjoy a day filled with pumpkin picking, hayrides, pumpkin carving and painting, crafts and much more!  Additional charge for pumpkins (cash only); lunch available for purchase from vendor.  Program Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Program Fee: $12.00 per child, $8.00 per adult, children under 3 are free Reservations suggested Make a Reservation  Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu  

Ghost Tours Friday, October 25 Join us for a spine-tingling tour of Liberty Hall Museum, after hours! Museum staff will share their own paranormal experiences with you before embarking on a guided, candlelit tour of the museum. Perhaps you’ll even come away with your own ghost stories! Light refreshments will be served; space is limited and fills quickly, so make your reservation today!  Program Time: 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. (the 7 p.m. tour is recommended for those with children) Program Fee: $20.00 for adults; $18.00 for museum members/Kean Alumni/Students; $13.00 for children (10 years and older) Reservations required by October 18 Make a Reservation  Click here to purchase tickets for the 7 p.m. tour Click here to purchase tickets for the 9 p.m. tour Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Adult Pumpkin Carving Party Thursday, October 24 Pumpkins beware – we’re hosting an adult pumpkin carving party! Join us, if you’ve got the guts. Get ready to enjoy a fall night out with friends carving & decorating pumpkins, snacks and wine and beer! We’ll have Halloween music playing and prizes for the most creative pumpkin design! Must be 21 years or older to attend.  Admission includes pumpkin, carving materials and refreshments.  Program Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Program Fee: $30.00 for adults; $25.00 for museum members/Kean Alumni Reservations required by October 18 Make a Reservation  Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Four Centuries in a Weekend Saturday, October 19 All of the historic house museums in Union County will be open for free! Visit  http://ucnj.org/parks-recreation/cultural-heritage-affairs/historic-sites-map/  for more information on this wonderful countywide event!  Program Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (tours leave every 45 minutes) Program Fee: Free (only the first floor of Liberty Hall will be open and does not include the exhibit  History in a Bottle! ) Sunday, October 20 All of the historic house museums in Union County will be open for free! Visit  http://ucnj.org/parks-recreation/cultural-heritage-affairs/historic-sites-map/  for more information on this wonderful countywide event!  Program Time: Noon to 5 p.m. (tours leave every 45 minutes) Program Fee: Free (only the first floor of Liberty Hall will be open and does not include the exhibit  History in a Bottle! )

Ghost Tours Friday, October 18 Join us for a spine-tingling tour of Liberty Hall Museum, after hours! Museum staff will share their own paranormal experiences with you before embarking on a guided, candlelit tour of the museum. Perhaps you’ll even come away with your own ghost stories! Light refreshments will be served; space is limited and fills quickly, so make your reservation today!  Program Time: 7 p.m. or 9 p.m. (the 7 p.m. tour is recommended for those with children) Program Fee: $20.00 for adults; $18.00 for LHM Members/Kean Alumni/Students; $13.00 for children (10 years and older) Reservations required by October 11 Make a Reservation  Click here to purchase tickets for the 7 p.m. tour Click here to purchase tickets for the 9 p.m. tour Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Greetings everyone, I write to invite you to our first  HISTORY TALKS@Kean-LHAC  event of the semester, a book talk by Mark Edward Lender on his new book  Cabal!  The Plot Against General Washington.   See the attached flyer for a full description. WHAT:  A Book Talk on   Cabal!  The Plot Against General Washington WHO:  Mark Edward Lender, Professor Emeritus, Kean University WHEN:  Thursday, October 3, 3:15PM WHERE:  LHAC Exhibit Hall, Kean University     If you have not yet seen our new home in the Liberty Hall Museum & Academic Center, please allow time to visit the new building and tour the inaugural LHAC exhibit in the Gallery and Exhibit Hall, "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness."  The exhibit draws on documents in the Liberty Hall Collection, Kean University Archives, and New Jersey State Archives to tell the story of the founding of our nation, our state, our university, and the Lib...

Evening in the Orchard Friday, September 13 Back in the day, New Jersey was famous for its cider! Even George Washington knew it as the "champagne of cider." Evening in the Orchard celebrates all things apples - including a cider tasting! Afterwards, sit back and relax in our beautiful orchard, see a demonstration of how a colonial apple press works and pick a few apples! A perfect fall night out with friends! Program Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Program Fee: $20.00 per person; $15.00 for museum members/Kean Alumni Reservations required by September 6 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Afternoon Tea in the Gardens Sunday, September 8 Back by popular demand, enjoy our tremendously popular tea service outside in our beautiful gardens! In the grand tradition of Mary Alice (Barney) 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 including our exhibit, "History in a Bottle!" follows the tea. Program Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Program Fee: $40.00 per person; $25.00 for museum members Reservations required by August 31 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Uncork History: Library Edition! Wednesday, July 31 Enjoy our summer series in the garden and join us for Uncork History: Library Edition! Ever wonder what the Livingston and Kean families read?! Come find out as we the discuss the books of Liberty Hall. 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. Program Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Program Fee: $25.00 per person; $20.00 for LHM members/Kean Alumni Reservations required by July 26 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-040 0 or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Uncork History: Ladies of Liberty Hall Wednesday, June 26 Enjoy our summer series in the garden and join us for Uncork History: Ladies of Liberty Hall. Learn about the ladies of the house and their amazing accomplishments from the American Revolution to the 20th Century. 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. Program Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Program Fee: $25.00 per person, $20.00 for museum members/Kean Alumni Reservations required by June 21 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Afternoon Tea in the Gardens Sunday, June 9 Back by popular demand, enjoy our tremendously popular tea service in our beautiful gardens! In the grand tradition of Mary Alice (Barney) 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 garden and take in our breathtaking views. A tour of Liberty Hall Museum including our exhibit, "History in a Bottle" follows the tea. Program Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Program Fee: $40.00 per person; $35.00 for LHM Members Reservations required by June 3 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Please call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

EVENTS Uncork History: History in a Bottle! Wednesday, May 29 To kick off our summer series in the garden, join us for Uncork History: History in a Bottle! Get a "behind the scenes" tour of the museum's new permanent exhibit! Afterwards, relax in our historic gardens with wine and finger foods. It's perfect for a summer date night or a night out with friends! Must be 21 years or older to attend. Program Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Program Fee: $25.00 per person, $20.00 for museum members/Kean Alumni Reservations required by May 24 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu

Colonial Days Saturday, May 18 The life of a child is chock full of amazing things; games to play, chores to do, school to attend, and a whole world to explore. Children will step back in time and experience a day in the life of a child in the late 1700s. Discover and delight in the similarities and differences of a child's life in the 18th century by playing games, doing farm chores and more! Children will also get to make their own tricorn hat or colonial bonnet. Light refreshments will be served as well. Recommended for ages 5 - 10. Program Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Program Fee: $25.00 per child & one adult, additional adults are $5.00; $20.00 for museum members Reservations required by May 10 Make a Reservation Click here to purchase tickets Call  908-527-0400  or email  libertyhall@kean.edu