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Morristown National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park
For two critical winters of the American Revolution, 1777 and 1779-80, General George Washington chose the Morristown, New Jersey area as the main Continental Army's winter encampment. Because of its strategic location, the area continually served as the military capital throughout the war. During the 1779-1780 Jockey Hollow encampment, over 10,000 soldiers endured the war's most severe winter.
Morristown National Historical Park was established in 1933 to preserve and commemorate the story of the Continental Army struggling to survive during the American Revolution. The park consists of four non-contiguous units including the Washington's Headquarters unit, Fort Nonsense, Jockey Hollow, and the New Jersey Brigade area. The park features two original structures, Washington's Headquarters at the Ford Mansion and the Wick House in Jockey Hollow.
Park Headquarters, (973) 539-2016, .
Washington's Headquarters Museum, Morris Avenue (Rte 510). Closed for renovations as of 2007.
1772 Ford Mansion, Morris Avenue (Rte 510). This was Washington's actual headquarters. Tours limited to 12 people at 10AM,11AM,1PM,2PM,3PM,4PM. Adults $4, age 15 and under free.
Jockeystown Visitor Center, Tempe Wick Road, (973) 543-4030. Every day 9AM-5PM. Slightly outside the city, off of Route 202 you'll find the famous headquarters of George Washington: Jockey Hollow. One can go to see the camps and homes built hundreds of years ago, or just go for a nice relaxing getaway walk on one of the trails. There are 27 miles of horse or foot trails. The park also offers picnic areas and baseball fields. There is a two mile loop tour road. Be aware when driving in the park that the speed limits are aggressively enforced and that at times people will walk in the road and may not be visible over hills. Free.
Fort Nonsense 8AM-Sunset. Hilltop earthwork fortifications ordered by General Washington. Nice views of the New York City skyline on clear days.
The Community Theatre, 100 South Street,
Clearview Headquarters 10, 72 Speedwell Avenue, 973-470-CLVW
Comedy at Calaloo - Comedy at The Calaloo Cafe every Saturday evening. Doors open at 8:30, show runs from 9-10:30 p.m.
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