Unfolding: Early American Accounts from Liberty Hall - Foundation

Celebrate the opening of 'Unfolding: Early American Accounts from Liberty Hall,' a major exhibition exploring how letters, ledgers, maps, and manuscripts shaped everyday life in early America. The exhibit features rare archival materials from Kean Galleries, Collections, and Liberty Hall Museum, commemorating America's 250th anniversary. The event includes a reception with registration and donation options.

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A celebration is Unfolding!
Join us on Thursday, October 22, for the opening celebration at Liberty Hall Academic Center Gallery in Union, NJ! Celebrate the opening of “Unfolding: Early American Accounts from Liberty Hall,” a major exhibition exploring how letters, ledgers, maps, and manuscripts shaped everyday life in early America. Drawn from the collections of Kean Galleries and Collections and Liberty Hall Museum, the exhibition commemorates America's 250th anniversary through rare and fascinating archival materials.
The evening begins at 5:30 PM with a talk by Prof. Chris Bellitto, followed by a reception with champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and live music at 6:00 PM by Brooklyn Baroque. At 7:00 PM, enjoy a reading from “Remember the Ladies,” a new play by Erin Breznitsky, commissioned by Premiere Stages.
Christopher M. Bellitto, Ph.D., is a Professor of History at Kean University specializing in medieval history, church history, and reform. He is the author of ten books and numerous scholarly publications and has received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Dr. Bellitto is also an experienced public speaker and a frequent media commentator on church history and contemporary Catholicism.
🎟️ Tickets are $50. Reserve yours at keanfoundation.org/galleries2026 or click the link in our bio!
📍 Liberty Hall Academic Center Gallery, 1003 Morris Avenue, Building 2, Union, NJ