08/25/2026
Today, we gathered with community leaders and members to recognize a part of Liberty Hall’s history that deserves to be remembered, acknowledged, and shared.
Liberty Hall is proud to unveil its NJ Black Heritage Historical Marker from the NJ Historical Commission. Liberty Halls marker is the 18th marker to be unveiled out of 77 (and counting) historical and cultural sites that are on NJ Black Heritage Trail.
Liberty Hall was built before the American Revolution and has witnessed more than 250 years of New Jersey and American history. For generations, the Livingston and Kean families called this place home—but they were not the only people who lived and worked here.
Enslaved men, women, and children were also part of the Liberty Hall story. They lived here, labored here, and contributed to the daily life and operation of this historic estate. Their work helped sustain this place, even as their freedom and, for generations, their stories were denied.
This marker provides an opportunity to recognize those individuals and to make their presence an acknowledged and permanent part of the Liberty Hall story.
History is not only about the people whose names appear most prominently in the historical record. It is also about the people whose labor, experiences, and lives made that history possible.
As a museum, we have a responsibility to tell a fuller and more honest story of this place—including the difficult chapters alongside the remarkable ones. We are honored that this marker will stand here as a permanent reminder of the enslaved individuals who lived and labored at Liberty Hall.
