Beginning Tuesday, February 18, Morristown National Historical Park will begin operations to manage the deer population at the Jockey Hollow and New Jersey Brigade areas of the park.
This action addresses over-browsing of native vegetation and is a key strategy that supports long-term restoration and preservation of critical natural resources in the park, while maintaining a healthy deer population.
On Saturday, October 5, Morristown National Historical Park's historic Ford Mansion will formally reopen after nearly ten months of meticulous restoration work.
The historic Wick House Barn in Morristown National Historical Park is undergoing critical preservation work funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. This project is halting the barn's deterioration and enhancing its overall condition, ensuring its preservation for the enjoyment of visitors.
On Thursday, July 4, Morristown National Historical Park will celebrate Independence Day with a variety of activities at Washington’s Headquarters. Visitors can enjoy Junior Ranger Programs, reenactor demonstrations, soldier songs, and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Morristown, NJ – On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, re-enactors from across the northeast will arrive at Jockey Hollow for Morristown National Historical Park's Spring Encampment. The special event focuses on the lives of soldiers and civilians during the Revolutionary War. It's an event full of activities for the whole family.
Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) will soon commence several accessibility and preservation projects at both the Washington’s Headquarters and Jockey Hollow areas of the park.
New Jersey author Jeffrey E. Finegan Sr. returns to Morristown to introduce the latest book in his I Knew George Washington series. George Washington, My Dear Grandpapa is a portrait of our first president as told through the eyes (and letters) of Martha’s granddaughter, Nelly Parke Custis.
Drew Shuptar-Rayvis will present an interactive program on the ways of life of the Algonkian Native Americans on Saturday, October 7. The Algonkian live in what is today southwest Connecticut and had historical trade routes that extended to modern day southern New York and northern New Jersey.
Artist/ Photographer Xiomáro will host a two-hour photo walk at Jockey Hollow where George Washington's army encamped during the Revolutionary War. On your walk, Xiomáro will share his photographing knowledge to help you get the most out of your camera.
