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Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum and library collection related to the encampments and to George Washington, as well as items from both pre- and post-Revolutionary America.
Click here to learn about park hours, where to go, and more.
Join our guides to go inside the historic homes, including the Wick House and the Ford Mansion.
Informative videos to help orient visitors to the historic nature of the park.
Learn about the women (some with children!) that played a vital part of the Morristown Encampment
Find trail maps, wildlife guides, suggested activities, and guidelines here.
Hear about the soldiers' experience with our Winter Encampment podcast.
Spotted lanternflies are an invasive pest. Learn more about them and how to help stop their spread.
Last updated: July 14, 2025
