Things to Do
All park buildings are open daily except on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving and December 25th.
WASHINGTON’S HEADQUARTERS UNIT
Washington's Headquarters Museum
The 1930s Washington Headquarters Museum is open 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.
JOCKEY H OLLOW UNIT
JOCKEY HOLLOW VISITOR CENTER
The Jockey Hollow Visitor Center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and offers a soldier hut exhibit, a 10-minute video, restrooms and a sales area.
WICK HOUSE
The visiting hours are approximately 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Wick House closes for about an hour around noon each day for staff lunches. The house also is closed when formal school programs are conducted in it. Please call 973-543-4030 or 973-539-2016 ext. 210 to check for availability. The historic house features a self-guided tour with a park employee or volunteer in period dress.
JUNIOR RANGERS
Pick up your Junior Ranger activity booklet in either the Washington’s Headquarters Museum or the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center. More information on Junior Rangers can be found at Be A Junior Ranger
