The American Revolution for Kids: Forgotten Victories

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

Discover the Revolution in a whole new way! Learn about two battles in NJ that changed the course of the Revolutionary War through music, spy craft, uniforms, and art. Each participant will learn about the spies, soldiers, and generals who took part in the Battles of Springfield and Connecticut Farms and will be able to […]

$12

Boxed Lunch and Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

Every Wednesday this summer, we will offer a boxed lunch add-on for our 11 a.m. guided house or garden tour. The boxed lunch will be served at noon following the tour. Lunch will be served at a picnic table in our lovely garden, which has been reserved just for you!  Reservations for the boxed lunch […]

$35

Bert Dunkerly Lecture

Proprietary House 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey

On Friday, June 14th at 7 PM, Proprietary House will welcome renowned author and historian, Bert Dunkerly, to Proprietary House for a lecture on the important role that Central Jersey played in the Revolutionary War, which is the subject of his recent book, “Unhappy Catastrophes."  After the lecture, Bert will be happy to chat with you […]

Free

Monmouth Battlefield Reenactment

Monmouth Battlefield

Monmouth Battlefield's commemoration of the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth will be celebrated with a reenactment on the weekend of June 15-16, 2024. (Father's Day Weekend). Last year the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield ran a full-scale reenactment in honor of the 245th anniversary of the battle. It was their largest event in the […]

Meet Francis Hopkinson

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

Stan Saperstein will perform a 45-minute one-man presentation as Francis Hopkinson, New Jersey Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Hopkinson, a member of the congressional Marine Committee, claimed that he had created the stars and stripes.

Free

Monmouth Battlefield Reenactment

Monmouth Battlefield

Monmouth Battlefield's commemoration of the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth will be celebrated with a reenactment on the weekend of June 15-16, 2024. (Father's Day Weekend). Last year the Friends of Monmouth Battlefield ran a full-scale reenactment in honor of the 245th anniversary of the battle. It was their largest event in the […]

Event Series Proprietary House Tours

Proprietary House Tours

Proprietary House 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey

On Sundays, June 16th & June 30th, Proprietary House will be open from 1 to 4 PM.  Museum Tours available at 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM. Admission: Members - Free / Adults - $10 / Students - $5 / 12 & Under - Free.

$10

Boxed Lunch and Tour

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

Every Wednesday this summer, we will offer a boxed lunch add-on for our 11 a.m. guided house or garden tour. The boxed lunch will be served at noon following the tour. Lunch will be served at a picnic table in our lovely garden, which has been reserved just for you!  Reservations for the boxed lunch […]

$35

Sunset Stroll

Liberty Hall Museum 1003 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey

Promenade Liberty Hall's 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

Arrest of the Royal Governor

Proprietary House 149 Kearny Avenue, Perth Amboy, New Jersey

On Sunday, June 23rd at 1 PM and 3:30 PM, "Arrest of the Royal Governor" will be reenacted (two performances).  Admission: Members $5 / Non-Members $10 / 12 & Under $1. This event is very popular, so advance ticket purchase is suggested.  Following each reenactment, light refreshments will be served in the colonial wine cellar and […]

$10

African American Soldiers in the Revolution, with Algernon Ward

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

Join Reenactor Algernon Ward and learn about African American soldiers and their important role in the War for Independence. Mr. Ward is commander of the First Rhode Island Regiment — one of the first integrated regiments in the American military. He portrays African American soldiers from major conflicts throughout American history.

Free