October

Once Upon a Time: A New Interactive Exhibit for Children
Now through December
Once Upon a Time: The Story of the Children of Liberty Hall explores five distinct generations of children who grew up at Liberty Hall during the Revolutionary War, New Nation, Civil War, Late Victorian and Modern Age eras. Through the use of artifacts, reproductions and hands-on activities, children will discover the evolution of education, recreation and technology and grasp an understanding of how the world of a child is constantly changing.

The exhibit features photos, clothes, toys and furniture of the times, as well as a newly created interactive nursery circa 1899. The museum’s staff has also built a story book nook with an oversized window seat for children to sit and read a story about the kids of Liberty Hall. The exhibit ends with a tour of Liberty Hall’s historic gardens where children can run around in the formally sculpted maze.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Sunday - noon to 4 p.m.)
Price: Adults, $10; seniors, college students with a valid I.D. and children, $6; and children under three, free.

Fun at the Firehouse
Saturday, October 10
Enjoy a day of fun and games at the Liberty Hall Firehouse. Learn what it was like to be a firefighter 100 years ago. Dress-up like a firefighter today and play special firefighting and fire safety games.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: adults, $10; seniors, college students and children, $6; children under three, FREE

Victorian Luncheon
Saturday, October 17
Step back in time and experience the art of Victorian dining with an elegant five-course luncheon. Immerse yourself in Victorian hospitality where Lucy Halstead Kean hosted the greatest luminaries of the 19th century.
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Price: $80 per person
Reservations required. Formal attire suggested.

Four Centuries Weekend
October 17 & 18
All of the historic house museums in Union County will be open.
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Price: FREE (only the first floor of Liberty Hall will be open)

Pumpkin Patch Day
Saturday, October 24
This autumn tradition features something for everyone. Family and friends enjoy a daylong adventure. Test your creative talents with pumpkin carving, painting and other Halloween crafts. Relax with a hayride exploring the historic grounds, house tours and other fun family activities. If you are lucky, you might get a glimpse of the New Jersey Devil himself.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: adults, $10; seniors, college students and children, $6; children under three, FREE
Reservations required

Wednesday Afternoon Tea
October 7, 14, 21 and 28
Our Halloween afternoon tea is the perfect place to sip tea, enjoy finger sandwiches and desserts while gazing at the formal English garden from the comfort of our glass-enclosed porch. A tour of Liberty Hall will follow afternoon tea.
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Price: $33 per person
Reservations required

Apple Harvest Time (subject to apple supply)
Stroll our orchard and pick your own apples. Please call before visiting Liberty Hall to see if the apples are ripe for the picking.
Price: adults, $10; seniors, college students and children, $6; children under three, FREE
Apple Bag Fee: $5, small bag; $7, large bag