Downton Abbey Ball To Be Held In Union

Union, NJ -- What better way to celebrate the finale of PBS’ Downton Abbey than with a ball in Union County?

Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University will host a Downton Abbey Ball on 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 dress in period costumes or come as their favorite character.

“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.”

A dinner similar to what Mrs. Patmore would make for the Earl of Grantham and his family will be served. And 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 be performed.

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.