New Jersey is full of history, and there is so much to explore. As one of the original 13 colonies, its story dates back to the 1700s – and you can travel back in time at the Liberty Hall Museum. Located on the grounds of Kean University, it was a fourteen-room mansion that was once home to William Livingston, the first Governor of the Garden State. Since then, it’s played host to Supreme Court Justices, held court for Presidents, and saw multiple generations of New Jersey’s Kean political dynasty. But today, you don’t have to live there to explore it. It’s been turned into a beautiful museum and garden that anyone can visit for a stunning trip back ton New Jersey’s colonial era.
Hidden in one of New Jersey’s most impressive universities is a house dating back to the 1700s - and you can go inside any time.
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The fifty-room mansion is surrounded by a massive garden, and you can walk those beautiful greens at any time of day. It’s one of the college’s most peaceful locations.
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The grounds have hosted some influential people over the years, including current and future governors.
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For $14 for adults, you can explore the mansion as part of a group tour, and see the place where they sat and talked important business.
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The museum is full of fascinating exhibits, including this vintage 1911 steam engine - one of the earliest models on display.
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Maybe the most famous exhibit at Liberty Hall is the centuries-old wine cellar, where Madeira wines dating back to 1796 were discovered back in 2018.
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If you want to do more than just explore the grounds, Liberty Hall is also possibly New Jersey’s most unique wedding venue for an unforgettable event.
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No matter why you’re here, make sure to stroll the gardens at sunset to see the grounds in a whole different light.
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Have you visited Liberty Hall at Kean University? Let us know about your trip to this historic mansion in New Jersey in the comments section. If you want to arrange your own tour, drop by the museum’s website to learn more. If you want to explore another type of New Jersey history, check out this old-school farmers’ market.
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Address: Liberty Hall Museum, 1003 Morris Ave, Union, NJ 07083, USA
