https://www.nps.gov/morr News releases from Morristown National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2024-july-fourth.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2025 20:00:00 EST On Friday, 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. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2024-july-fourth.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/mutiny-trail-public-input.htm Wed, 16 Apr 2025 08:28:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on a proposed interpretative hiking trail at the Jockey Hollow area of Morristown National Historical Park. NPS will accept comments from April 17, 2025, to May 17, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/mutiny-trail-public-input.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/spring-encampment-2025.htm Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:54:00 EST On Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, Revolutionary War re-enactors from across the northeast will gather at Jockey Hollow for Morristown National Historical Park’s annual Spring Encampment. This immersive weekend event highlights the daily lives of Continental soldiers and camp followers during the Revolutionary War. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/spring-encampment-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morr-deer-mgmt-program-11-feb-2025-r.htm Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:31:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morr-deer-mgmt-program-11-feb-2025-r.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/ford-mansion-reopening-2024.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:00:00 EST On Saturday, October 5, Morristown National Historical Park's historic Ford Mansion will formally reopen after nearly ten months of meticulous restoration work. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/ford-mansion-reopening-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/wick-barn-raised-gaoa.htm Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:50:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/wick-barn-raised-gaoa.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/jockey-hollow-spring-encampment-2024.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:12:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/jockey-hollow-spring-encampment-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2024-03-06-eco-project-funds.htm Wed, 06 Mar 2024 08:56:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park announces $677,000 for Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Resilience Projects https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2024-03-06-eco-project-funds.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/building-accessibility-projects-at-morr.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:34:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/building-accessibility-projects-at-morr.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/i-knew-george-washington-series.htm Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:21:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/i-knew-george-washington-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/algonkian-living-history-with-drew-shuptar-rayvis.htm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:33:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/algonkian-living-history-with-drew-shuptar-rayvis.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/in-the-steps-of-the-revolution-a-photo-walk-with-xiomáro-at-jockey-hollow.htm Tue, 12 Sep 2023 06:08:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/in-the-steps-of-the-revolution-a-photo-walk-with-xiomáro-at-jockey-hollow.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/montclair-early-music-presents-jewels-of-the-renaissance.htm Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:50:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with programing scheduled for Sunday September 10 at 1:00pm -  Montclair Early Music presents Jewels of the Renaissance https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/montclair-early-music-presents-jewels-of-the-renaissance.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/forging-the-french-american-alliance-in-morristown-new-jersey.htm Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:07:00 EST Dr. Iris de Rode is a Dutch historian who specializes in the French participation in the American Revolution. Her presentation will uncover unknown details on French-American cooperation during the last stages of the American Revolution, with an emphasis on Morristown, New Jersey as a key location for the French-American alliance. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/forging-the-french-american-alliance-in-morristown-new-jersey.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/libro-de-cofradias.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:42:00 EST Fairleigh Dickinson University professor Dr. Luz Huertas will discuss her translation of and meaning of a Libro de Cofradias from the Order of Santa Ana in Mexico City on April 27, 1557, one of the earliest monastic establishments of Mexico. The Book of Orders, which will be on display, contains the original Articles of the Constitution of this Order. This manuscript is from the park's collection. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/libro-de-cofradias.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/musical-events.htm Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:15:00 EST Join us July 21, 22 & 23 for several Musical Events in Honor of Morristown NHP’s 90th Anniversary. Friday, July 21: Sounds of the Revolution with the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums Saturday, July 22: Pianist Peter Toth Steinway Recital Sunday, July 23: Composer Robert W. Butts premier of commissioned work the Jockey Hollow Suite Free Admission https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/musical-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/july-15-16-women-s-history-events.htm Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:04:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with special women's history programs scheduled for the weekend of July 15 and 16. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/july-15-16-women-s-history-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/special-u-s-postal-service-pictorial-postmark.htm Mon, 26 Jun 2023 06:11:00 EST On July 4 a special U.S. Postal Service Pictorial Postmark will be offered at Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the dedication of the park. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/special-u-s-postal-service-pictorial-postmark.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/at-home-with-george-and-xiomaro.htm Thu, 22 Jun 2023 04:46:00 EST 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24: Artist Xiomaro will discuss his new exhibit on view at The Morris Museum – New Jersey’s only Smithsonian affiliate – which celebrates Morristown National Historical Park’s 90th anniversary. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/at-home-with-george-and-xiomaro.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/red-white-and-you.htm Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:49:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park and the Washington Association of New Jersey will celebrate the park’s 90th Anniversary and Independence Week with a variety of programs between July 4 through 9, all at the park’s at Washington’s Headquarters. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/red-white-and-you.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/90th-anniversary-events-for-the-weekend-of-june-17-and-18.htm Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:55:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with programs scheduled for June 17 and 18. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/90th-anniversary-events-for-the-weekend-of-june-17-and-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/upcoming-90th-anniversary-events.htm Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:54:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with programs scheduled for June 10 and 11 https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/upcoming-90th-anniversary-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2023-spring-encampment-at-jockey-hollow.htm Fri, 07 Apr 2023 08:32:00 EST Jockey Hollow will come to life on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, when re-enactors from across the northeast arrive for Morristown National Historical Park's Spring Encampment. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2023-spring-encampment-at-jockey-hollow.htm https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:20:00 EST Most forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications. https://www.nps.gov/cato/learn/news/reducing-deer-numbers-and-removing-invasive-plants-are-key-to-long-term-forest-health.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-nhp-receives-grant-from-the-society-of-the-cincinnati-in-the-state-of-new-jersey.htm Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:37:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park has received a grant to fund a new rotating photography exhibit from the New Jersey Society of the Cincinnati. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-nhp-receives-grant-from-the-society-of-the-cincinnati-in-the-state-of-new-jersey.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-celebrates-90-years.htm Wed, 15 Feb 2023 07:53:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park will formally kick off its 90th anniversary year on March 4, 2023 at 1:00pm. As the nation's first national historical park, Morristown occupies a unique position within the 420+ strong national park system. The park will celebrate the signing of the legislation creating the park by President Herbert Hoover in the museum auditorium. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-celebrates-90-years.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/historic-bridge-on-jockey-hollow-s-grand-loop-trail-restored.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2022 07:45:00 EST Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), an $80,000 trail bridge reconstruction project in Morristown National Historical Park was recently completed through a partnership with Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/historic-bridge-on-jockey-hollow-s-grand-loop-trail-restored.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/july-fourth-celebration-at-morristown-nhp.htm Sat, 28 May 2022 07:16:00 EST Information on July Fourth Special Event at Morristown National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/july-fourth-celebration-at-morristown-nhp.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2022-05-17_xiomaro_exhibit.htm Tue, 17 May 2022 13:29:00 EST Artist offers a unique perspective of the park's landmarks in the advent of the 90th anniversary of its establishment in 1933. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2022-05-17_xiomaro_exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2022-05-16-cross-estate-road-project.htm Mon, 16 May 2022 10:15:00 EST The Jockey Hollow Road project expands to include the replacement and repaving of the vehicle access road to the Cross Estate. The road will be closed to vehicle access starting May 31 through mid-July. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2022-05-16-cross-estate-road-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2022-04-08-jockey-hollow-road-work.htm Fri, 08 Apr 2022 08:56:00 EST The Jockey Hollow pavement rehabilitation project will see the milling of old road surfaces and asphalt replacement on the Jockey Hollow Entrance Road in Phase 1, and Sugarloaf and Cemetery Roads in Phase II. The project beings April 11 and extends through late August. Expect weekday road closures and detours during this time. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/2022-04-08-jockey-hollow-road-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/spring-encampment-2022.htm Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:49:00 EST 2022 Spring Encampment living history event on April 23-24 at the Jockey Hollow section of Morristown National Historical Park https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/spring-encampment-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-nhp-unveiled-crossroads-welcome-markers.htm Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:46:00 EST Morristown NHP and the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area unveiled Crossroads welcome marker signs at the park. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-nhp-unveiled-crossroads-welcome-markers.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/fort-nonsense-rededication.htm Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:24:00 EST On October 23, 2021, Morristown National Historical Park and the Washington Association of New Jersey and other local officials celebrated the completion of several major projects at Fort Nonsense with a rededication and ribbon cutting. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/fort-nonsense-rededication.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/fort-nonsense-reopening-sept-2021.htm Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:51:00 EST Due to the completion of a roadway and parking area pavement rehabilitation project, the Fort Nonsense area of Morristown NHP will reopen September 3, 201221 https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/fort-nonsense-reopening-sept-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/july-2-2021-partial-reopening-morr-buildings.htm Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:33:00 EST Beginning Friday, July 2, 2021, Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) will reopen with limited occupancy levels and one-way visitor traffic flow its Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, Ford Mansion, and Washington's Headquarters Museum. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/july-2-2021-partial-reopening-morr-buildings.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/fort-nonsense-closing-rehab-work.htm Thu, 03 Jun 2021 08:32:00 EST Beginning on or about June 14, 2021 the Fort Nonsense area of Morristown NHP will be closed to the public due to a roadway and parking area pavement rehabilitation project. The project is expected to last three months through to approximately mid-September. The closure will be for both vehicles and pedestrians. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/fort-nonsense-closing-rehab-work.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-national-historical-park-presents-photography-exhibition-and-programs-from-its-first-virtual-artist-in-residence.htm Thu, 27 May 2021 07:11:00 EST “Jockey Hollow. A Closer Look,” a free fine art photography exhibition by Xiomaro, will be displayed at the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center June 6 to July 31, 2021 https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-national-historical-park-presents-photography-exhibition-and-programs-from-its-first-virtual-artist-in-residence.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/increased-visitor-services-beginning-july-24-2020.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:18:00 EST Beginning Friday, July 24, 2020, Morristown NHP will open a visitor contact station within the park. It will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm. One station will be located at the Washington's Headquarters Museum area, and, as staffing permits, another at the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center area. Additionally, a new cell phone tour of the Washington's Headquarters Museum area and Ford Mansion grounds is now available. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/increased-visitor-services-beginning-july-24-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/increased-recreational-access-to-grounds-and-trails-begins-june-24-2020.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2020 06:18:00 EST Beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2020, Morristown NHP will reopen access to Fort Nonsense Area, expand parking capacity at all park areas to 100%, open the entirety of the Tour Road at Jockey Hollow to vehicular traffic, and expand the park grounds summer hours to 8 am - 8 pm daily. Certain restrictions remain in place. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/increased-recreational-access-to-grounds-and-trails-begins-june-24-2020.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/recreational-access-of-jockey-hollow-new-jersey-brigade-grounds-and-trails.htm Sat, 16 May 2020 04:55:00 EST Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) is increasing recreational access at the park. Beginning Wednesday, May 20, 2020, Morristown NHP will reopen access to Jockey Hollow and New Jersey Brigade Areas with certain restrictions in place. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/recreational-access-of-jockey-hollow-new-jersey-brigade-grounds-and-trails.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/modifying-operations.htm Sat, 21 Mar 2020 14:27:00 EST In response to Executive Order 107 issued by Governor Phil Murphy of the State of New Jersey on March 21st directing all residents to stay at home until further notice, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/modifying-operations.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-national-historical-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:13:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. As of March 18, 2020 the park visitor center, museum and historic buildings are closed until further notice. Where it is possible to adhere to the latest health guidance, the park grounds, parking lots and restroom facilities in Jockey Hollow remain open. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-national-historical-park-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/colonial-christmas-concert.htm Fri, 22 Nov 2019 07:16:00 EST Free Concert - "Sing We All Merrily: A Colonial Christmas" presented by Linda Russell and Companie. 7 pm on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Morristown NHP's Washington’s Headquarters Museum, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/colonial-christmas-concert.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/09-03-2019-latinx-conexiones.htm Tue, 03 Sep 2019 11:23:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) is pleased to partner with Fairleigh Dickinson University to offer a three-part film series as part of Arts and Culture Collaborative’s first project “LatinX ConeXiones.” All of the films are free of charge and will be screened in Morristown NHP’s Washington’s Headquarters Museum, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, New Jersey. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/09-03-2019-latinx-conexiones.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-new-jersey-churches-partner-with-morristown-nhp-in-national-park-service-s-day-of-healing-nationwide-bell-ringing-ceremony.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2019 07:57:00 EST It is with great humility that on Sunday, August 25th at 3:00pm, Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) partners with the churches of Morristown, New Jersey to participate in the National Park Service’s (NPS) Day of Healing - Nationwide Bell Ringing Ceremony. August 25, 2019 is the 400th anniversary of the first landing of enslaved Africans in English-occupied North America at Point Comfort in Hampton, Virginia, now part of Fort Monroe National Monument, a unit of the NPS. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-new-jersey-churches-partner-with-morristown-nhp-in-national-park-service-s-day-of-healing-nationwide-bell-ringing-ceremony.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/evening-bat-walks.htm Wed, 07 Aug 2019 08:17:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park is offering two evening Bat Walk programs. The first Bat Walk will be offered 7:30-9:30 pm on Friday August 9, 2019, and the second will be 6:30-8:30 pm, on Friday September 13, 2019. The programs are free, but registration is required--contact Bob Masson at email: robert_masson@nps.gov or 908-766-6841. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/evening-bat-walks.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/the-art-of-phoneography-at-morristown-national-historical-park.htm Fri, 19 Jul 2019 06:56:00 EST “The secret to better photographs is not in the camera. It’s in applying the principles of seeing used by artists for centuries,” notes nationally-exhibited photographer and published author Xiomaro. To help reveal those principles to you, Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) is offering Xiomaro's smart phone photography workshop, The Art of Phoneography, from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, August 3, 2019.  https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/the-art-of-phoneography-at-morristown-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/75th-anniversary-of-gift-from-morristown-jewish-center.htm Sat, 13 Jul 2019 07:31:00 EST High Chest donated to Morristown NHP 75 years ago by Morristown Jewish Center on display https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/75th-anniversary-of-gift-from-morristown-jewish-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/peter-toth-piano-recital-on-1873-steinway-june-30th.htm Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:54:00 EST Please join Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) as it welcomes back acclaimed Hungarian pianist Peter Toth for a piano recital at 1 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2019. The free event will be held in Morristown NHP's Museum, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, New Jersey. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/peter-toth-piano-recital-on-1873-steinway-june-30th.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/summer-2019-special-exhibits-at-morristown-national-historical-park.htm Fri, 14 Jun 2019 10:16:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park is pleased to announce its summer 2019 special exhibits available for public viewing at both its Jockey Hollow Visitor Center and its Washington’s Headquarters Museum. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/summer-2019-special-exhibits-at-morristown-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/music-from-the-time-of-elizabeth-i.htm Fri, 07 Jun 2019 08:35:00 EST Enjoy Father’s Day at Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) through a program of Elizabethan-era music. The free event will be at 3 pm on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Washington Headquarters Museum, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, New Jersey. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/music-from-the-time-of-elizabeth-i.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/book-talk-author-mark-maloy-on-victory-or-death-the-battles-of-trenton-princeton-december-25-1776-january-3-1777.htm Fri, 06 Jul 2018 04:20:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park is pleased to welcome author Mark Maloy, a historian currently working for the National Park Service in Virginia. He will speak on his book, Victory or Death: The Battles of Trenton and Princeton, December 25, 1776 - January 3, 1777, one of the inaugural volumes in the Emerging Revolutionary War Series. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/book-talk-author-mark-maloy-on-victory-or-death-the-battles-of-trenton-princeton-december-25-1776-january-3-1777.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/peter-toth-piano-recital.htm Tue, 08 May 2018 04:36:00 EST Please join Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) as it welcomes back acclaimed Hungarian pianist Peter Toth for a piano recital at 1 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2018. The free event will be held in Morristown NHP's Washington’s Headquarters Museum, 30 Washington Place, Morristown, New Jersey. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/peter-toth-piano-recital.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/illustrated-talk-recognized-artist-and-speaker-xiomaro.htm Mon, 07 May 2018 06:24:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) invites the public to a reception with light refreshments and an illustrated artist talk at 2 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2018. They will be held at Morristown NHP's museum auditorium, at 30 Washington Place, Morristown, New Jersey 07960. Admission is free. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/illustrated-talk-recognized-artist-and-speaker-xiomaro.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/draft-vegetation-and-white-tailed-deer-management-plan.htm Wed, 09 Aug 2017 04:50:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) is pleased to announce the availability of its Draft Vegetation and White-tailed Deer Management Plan/Environmental Assessment and Assessment of Effect for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/draft-vegetation-and-white-tailed-deer-management-plan.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/rev-times-2017.htm Mon, 26 Jun 2017 11:41:00 EST Celebrate the July 4th with Morristown NHP and the Morris County Board of Tourism. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/rev-times-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/dream-rocket.htm Tue, 13 Jun 2017 06:14:00 EST Art in the Park: Students Celebrate 'Ingenuity in the Face of Adversity' with Dream Rocket Collaboration. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/dream-rocket.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/arrowhead-jazz-band.htm Thu, 18 May 2017 07:55:00 EST Music 101: New Orleans Jazz Returns to Morristown, New Jersey https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/arrowhead-jazz-band.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/economic-impact.htm Tue, 02 May 2017 06:34:00 EST Tourism to Morristown NHP creates $20.7 million in economic benefits to the area. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/economic-impact.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/increased-visitation.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2017 09:57:00 EST As the National Park Service embarks on its second century of service, Morristown National Historical Park is celebrating the significant accomplishments of its centennial celebration and engagement with the Find Your Park / Encuentra Tu Parque initiative. We are proud to announce that Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) recorded 252,514 visits in 2016, which is a 15% increase over the 218,959 visitors to the park in 2015. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/increased-visitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/april-2017-events.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:23:00 EST America’s Stories 101: Art, Literature, Music, and Muskets at Morristown National Historical Park’s National Park Week. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/april-2017-events.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/discover-history-center-exhibit-fabrication-and-installation-contract-awarded.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2016 09:50:00 EST The National Park Service at Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) is pleased to announce that Capitol Exhibit Services, Inc. of Manassas, Virginia was recently awarded a $1.679 million contract to produce, fabricate and install exhibits in Morristown NHP’s Washington’s Headquarters Museum. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/discover-history-center-exhibit-fabrication-and-installation-contract-awarded.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/gordon-thomas-ward-performs-story-songs-of-history.htm Wed, 01 Jun 2016 08:08:00 EST Please join Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) for a special presentation of Story-Songs of History by author, singer-songwriter and New Jersey resident Gordon Thomas Ward. This delightful performance of stirring tales, told through song and spoken word captures both attention and imagination. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/gordon-thomas-ward-performs-story-songs-of-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/tourism-to-morristown-nhp-creates-over-17-million-dollars-in-economic-benefits.htm Mon, 02 May 2016 09:24:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that over 218,000 visitors to Morristown National Historical Park in 2015 spent $12.5 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 166 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $17.6 million. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/tourism-to-morristown-nhp-creates-over-17-million-dollars-in-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/author-david-veasey-to-speak-on-nj-colonial-architecture.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2016 11:55:00 EST As part of its 2016 National Park Service Centennial celebration, Morristown National Historical Park welcomes author David Veasey to its Washington’s Headquarters Museum for an illustrated talk on his book, New Jersey’s Colonial Architecture Told in 100 Buildings. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/author-david-veasey-to-speak-on-nj-colonial-architecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-nhp-featured-in-new-partnership-with-google-and-the-national-park-service.htm Fri, 12 Feb 2016 07:59:00 EST In a partnership between the National Park Service (NPS) and Google, Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) is featured in the Google Cultural Institute, a digital platform which makes hundreds of historically and culturally significant objects in the National Park Service’s museum collection available online. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-nhp-featured-in-new-partnership-with-google-and-the-national-park-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/author-mary-bruno-to-speak-on-an-american-river.htm Fri, 12 Feb 2016 07:06:00 EST The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) and the National Park Service welcome author Mary Bruno to Morristown National Historical Park’s Washington’s Headquarters Museum for an illustrated talk on her book, An American River: From Paradise to Superfund, Afloat on New Jersey’s Passaic. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/author-mary-bruno-to-speak-on-an-american-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-nhp-chief-of-cultural-resources-presents-two-talks.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2016 11:33:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) is pleased to announce that, as part of its National Park Service Centennial celebration, Chief of Cultural Resources Jude Pfister is presenting two talks in the region which highlight the park's extensive archival collection. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/morristown-nhp-chief-of-cultural-resources-presents-two-talks.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/public-input-sought-on-scoping-document.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:22:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting public input on the proposed development of fire management plans for 28 park units nationwide, including Morristown National Historical Park. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/public-input-sought-on-scoping-document.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/museum-store-remodeling-begins.htm Fri, 15 Jan 2016 05:01:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) is pleased to announce that it has commenced the redesign of its Washington’s Headquarters Museum sales area. The project will reconfigure both the museum’s visitor information desk and its Eastern National store to improve accessibility and visitor orientation in the space. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/museum-store-remodeling-begins.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/park-winter-visitor-services-2016.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2015 07:00:00 EST Beginning on January 3, 2016, the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center building will be closed. The building will reopen on Saturday, February 13, 2016. During that same period, the Washington’s Headquarters Museum and the Ford Mansion will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/park-winter-visitor-services-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/new-park-brochures-have-arrived.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2015 07:00:00 EST Morristown National Historical Park has received the first shipment of its new park brochure! Park staff coordinated with the National Park Service’s Harpers Ferry Center to design and produce this new visitor resource. The Harper’s Ferry Center provides expertise in interpretive media services to all National Park Service sites. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/new-park-brochures-have-arrived.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/august-2015-change-in-visitor-services-hours-of-operation.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2015 06:56:00 EST The summer’s winding down, it’s back to school time, and back to the regular visitor hours for Morristown National Historical Park (NHP). Beginning on August 30, 2015, Morristown NHP will change its hours of operation for visitor services. https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/august-2015-change-in-visitor-services-hours-of-operation.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/washington-association-of-new-jersey-donates-more-than-1-million-dollars-to-morristown-national-historical-park.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2015 10:01:00 EST The Washington Association of New Jersey and Morristown National Historical Park are pleased to announce the donation of $1.347 million to the park. The donation will be used for the production and installation of the "Discover History Center" interactive gallery in the park's Washington's Headquarters Museum. This grand and engaging new gallery for visitors, especially school children, will open in late 2016/early 2017 https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/washington-association-of-new-jersey-donates-more-than-1-million-dollars-to-morristown-national-historical-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/thomas-ross.htm Mon, 24 Jun 2013 10:12:00 EST Thomas E. Ross is appointed as the new superintendent of Morristown NHP and Edison NHP https://www.nps.gov/morr/learn/news/thomas-ross.htm