History on the Table

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Local historians, including members of the First Rhode Island Regiment, will preside over a series of tables that each feature fascinating memorabilia and information on various aspects of the Revolutionary […]

Continental Congress & Common Cause: New Jersey’s Brunswick Resolves of 1774

Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, New Jersey, United States

The Brunswick Convention met in New Brunswick 250 years ago for three days in July 1774, appointing delegates from New Jersey to the First Continental Congress and joining New Jersey […]

Free

Outwater’s Militia Encampment

Washington Crossing State Park Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing, New Jersey

Outwater’s Militia (A reenactment group, portraying a Revolutionary War militia unit) will be encamped at Washington Crossing State Park, New Jersey, on Saturday, August 3rd. Come and see the men […]

Free

Summer Adventures: Colonial Game Craze

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

Ever wondered what children during the colonial era did for fun? Discover how colonial children played and entertained themselves, build your own colonial games, and play with the same kinds […]

$12

The story of Washington Crossing Park and America’s 250th Birthday

Leonardo's II 2021 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ, United States

The Kiwanis Club of Trenton welcomes Annette C. Earling, Executive Director of the Washington Crossing Park Association to its next meeting on August 7, 2024 to hear the compelling story […]

$20

Pop-Up Summer Adventure: Colonial Crafts

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

Try your hand at some family-friendly colonial crafts! Make a hornbook and a quill pen and practice writing with ink! Paint a top or make marbles from clay to take […]

$8

Bergen County Historical Society’s Summertime Social

Historic New Bridge Landing 1201 Main Street, River Edge, New Jersey

Visit Bergen County’s premier historic site this summer:  Historic New Bridge Landing! The Bergen County Historical Society will be having its annual Summertime Social on Sunday August 11th 1 pm- […]

$12

Liberty Hall Behind the Scenes Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

It's time to explore Liberty Hall's 200-year-old home and grounds with special access to spaces not accessible to the public.  Join New York Adventure Club for a private behind-the-scenes tour of Liberty Hall Museum.  Led by a Liberty Hall guide, our unique journey through this mansion and grounds which include: a behind-the-scenes look at the servant’s areas in the home, not open […]

$32

John Adams’ Journey Through Jersey, 1774

Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage State Historic Sites 71 Somerset Street, Somerville, New Jersey, United States

250 years ago even before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War “the whole of New Jersey” was a “campaign” for John Adams. The delegate from Massachusetts Bay for crossed New Jersey over four days from Friday, August 26 to Monday, August 29, 1774 on the way to the First Continental Congress at Carpenters Hall in […]

Free

Summer Adventures: All About Music

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

Experience music through the lens of history and nature! Learn how music has changed over time through songs and instruments from the past. Explore the grounds at Liberty Hall and see how composers and artists have been inspired by the world around them. 'Then become a musician by making and decorating your own instruments! This program is […]

12$

Teacher’s Only: Behind the Scenes Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

Join us at Liberty Hall Museum for a Teacher's Only Behind the Scenes tour of Liberty Hall, exclusively for pre-K through 12th grade educators (and your guests)! Enjoy small bites and drinks and take a guided tour of the historic home and Carriage House, exploring places rarely visited by guests (and never visited on field trips) including our servant's quarters, […]

10$

Sunset Stroll

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

Promenade our property under the backdrop of a crimson sky and the setting summer sun, a perfect Sunset Stroll. Program Fee: $10.00 per ticket, free for museum members Liberty Hall Museum & Arboretum Contact: [email protected] or 908-527-0400

$10