Liberty Hall Museum to Host DOWNTON ABBEY Ball

Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University invites Downton Abbey fans to celebrate the acclaimed television show's final episode at a lavish event - a Downton Abbey Ball! To be held Sunday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Atrium at Kean's STEM Building, next to Liberty Hall, the ball includes a formal dinner, music and dancing as well as a private showing of the final Downton Abbey episode as it airs on PBS. Guests are encouraged to get into the spirit of the ball by dressing in period costumes or coming as their favorite character. Get tickets early because, like the museum's popular Downton Abbey Luncheons, the ball is expected to be sold out!

"Looking forward to Downton Abbey every year has been a big part of our lives, and what better way to celebrate its ending than with a ball," said Bill Schroh, director of museum operations. "We will host a send-off that the Crawleys themselves couldn't top."

Guests will enjoy a dinner similar to what Mrs. Patmore would make for the Earl of Grantham and his family. Jazz Age music by Michael Arenella & His Dreamland Orchestra, best known for performances at the annual Governor's Island Jazz Age Lawn Party in New York, will have everyone on their feet.

"As fans of Downtown Abbey, all of us at Liberty Hall Museum are excited to join fellow Downtonites, step back in time and enjoy a gala fit for an English lord or lady," said Lacey Bongard, coordinator of museum programs.

Immediately following dinner, guests will watch the final episode of Downton Abbey as it airs on PBS. Together, the die-hard fans of the show will say farewell to the characters they have come to know and love over the past six seasons.

Admission is $125 per person and space is limited. Reservations are required, and, due to expected demand, it is strongly encouraged to make reservations early by calling 908-527-0400 or purchasing tickets line at www.kean.edu/libertyhall/events.

ABOUT KEAN UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1855, Kean University has become one of the largest metropolitan institutions of higher education in the region, with a richly diverse student, faculty and staff population. Kean continues to play a key role in the training of teachers and is a hub of educational, technological and cultural enrichment serving nearly 15,000 students. The Nathan Weiss Graduate College offers four doctorate degree programs and more than 60 options for graduate study leading to master's degrees, professional diplomas or certifications. The University's six undergraduate colleges offer 50 undergraduate degrees over a full range of academic subjects. With campuses in Union and Toms River, New Jersey, and Wenzhou, China, Kean University furthers its mission by providing an affordable, accessible and world-class education. Visit Kean online at www.kean.edu.

Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University chronicles more than 240 years of American history. The museum also houses extensive collections of furniture, ceramics, textiles, toys and tools owned by seven generations of the Livingston and Kean families. The Firehouse Museum, built in 2004, houses three antique fire engines, including a rare 1911 American LaFrance Metropolitan Steam Engine. The museum is open Monday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. with tours leaving every hour.

For reservations and further information, please call 908-527-0400, e-mail libertyhall@kean.edu or visit www.kean.edu/libertyhall. Liberty Hall Museum is located at 1003 Morris Avenue in Union, New Jersey.

Liberty Hall Museum is made possible in part through funding from The New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State.

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