Bearing Witness: Uncovering the Enslaved of Liberty Hall

Bearing Witness: Uncovering the Enslaved of Liberty Hall

Sun, May 17, 2026 • 1:00 PM—2:00 PM
Weekly on Sundays at 1:00 PM | Ends Dec 20, 2026

About this event

Tours

Take a special tour of Liberty Hall and learn the stories of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored at the historic home and on its grounds. Using letters, census records, manumission contracts, and even grave sites in Elizabeth, uncover the stories of Abbe, Belle, Lambert, Henry, Sarah, Peter, and others. Learn about the ongoing research at Liberty Hall and Kean University as we give voice and narrative to the individuals who were once enslaved at this historic home. Reservations encouraged.

About this calendar

Liberty Hall Museum

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 in Union, NJ!