Welcome to Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University, home of New Jersey’s first elected governor and signer of the Constitution, William Livingston. Built in 1772, on the eve of the American Revolution, Liberty Hall has been a silent witness to more than 200 years of American history.
At Liberty Hall, we bring history to life with a variety of tours for all ages and all interests-from young children to seniors, to groups large and small we offer something for everyone. Special educational programs are available for students and teachers. All tours begin with a special 10-minute introductory film. Tours go out every half hour, with the last tour leaving at 2:30pm.
Visitors can explore the Victorian-style mansion admiring the various rooms and timeless collections, dating back to the years of the American Revolution spanning until post-World War II. Or just wander throughout the beautiful grounds discovering the historic horticulture adorning this magnificent estate.
908-527-0400
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Adults: $10; Kean Alumni: $8, Senior Citizens: $6; College Students with valid ID: $6; Children (3-17): $6, Kean Students & Staff: Free, Children under 3: Free
Call 908-527-0400 for more information on our membership!
Bring history to life for your students with a trip to Liberty Hall Museum!
Experience New Jersey’s transition from a colony to a state in our "From Crown to Country" program. Using period documents and first hand accounts of the Revolutionary struggle, museum educators dressed in period clothing transform the students into citizens of the colony of New Jersey. The students also will hear the part Liberty Hall and its occupants played in gaining independence. The Tour concludes with the students being asked to sign, with a quill pen on parchment, one of three oaths: Loyalty to the King, Loyalty to the Patriots or To Remain Neutral.
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Explore five distinct generations of childhood from the 1780’s to 1940’s in our "Changing Childhood program." Through the use of artifacts, reproductions and hands-on activities, students will discover what daily life was like for children long ago. Students will experience different aspects of a child’s life at Liberty Hall in the 1780’s, the 1820’s, the 1860’s, the 1900’s and the 1940’s . By comparing education, recreation, technology and lifestyles, students will grasp an understanding of how the world of the child is constantly changing.
School Prices start at just $8 per student and you receive one free adult for every 10 students!!
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