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Morristown National Historical Park
Things To Know Before You Come
 

Museum
The 1930s Washington Headquarters Museum is presently open while still undergoing a rehabilitation and expansion project. 
Currently there are two new exhibit galleries and the bookstore open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

*Beginning. Tuesday, October 13, 2009:  15-minute gallery talks featuring exhibited items from the park's collection will be offered in the museum by park staff and volunteers. The talks will be given on the hour and half hour, in the mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and in the afternoons from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Ford Mansion - Washington's Headquarters
Until Monday, October 12, 2009, tours will be given at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.

*Please note:  As of Tuesday, October 13, 2009, the Ford Mansion will be closed  until spring 2010 for the installation of a fire suppression system. While the mansion is closed for the project, 15-minute gallery talks will be offered in the museum (see above).



Group of 10 or more must make reservations. Please call 973-539-2016 x 210.

tea chest  

Did You Know?
The tea that was thrown into Boston Harbor by the Sons of Liberty in December 1773 was a mixture of Ceylonese and Darjeeling. The same tea can still be purchased from the original blending house, Davison Newsom of London.

Last Updated: October 06, 2009 at 11:26 EST