Sunday, June 16

Uncovering the Enslaved Tour

Learn the stories of the enslaved.

By Liberty Hall Museum

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Sunday, June 16 · 1 - 2pm EDT

Location

Liberty Hall Museum

1003 Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083

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About this event

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 of Liberty Hall and Kean University as we give voice and narrative to the individuals once enslaved at this historic home.

Reservations encouraged.

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Liberty Hall Museum

Discover a treasure trove of American history at Liberty Hall Museum! Explore a revolutionary-era mansion that hosted many distinguished guests including: George and Martha Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Ulysses S. Grant, William Howard Taft, Herbert Hoover, Gerald Ford and George Herbert Walker Bush. The museum and historical center’s vast archives include letters from Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Visit the museum for a tour of the house and garden, or join us at one our unique, exciting, and educational community events!