Experience America’s 250th anniversary of the Revolution with us! Morris County is where history comes alive during the Semiquincentennial. Discover the pivotal role our region played in the nation’s founding, and enjoy all the wonderful art, culture, and preserved historic sites our community has to offer.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Historic Speedwell
Morris County Vocational School
Morris County Historical Society
68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Railroad Sounth and Reasoner Park, Chatham, NJ
Railroad Sounth and Reasoner Park, Chatham, NJ
Historic Speedwell
Cooper Gristmill
66 Rte 24 W, Chester, NJ 07930
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Morristown United Methodist Church
Morristown United Methodist Church, 50 S Park Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960
Morris County Historical Society
68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ
Morris County is often called the Crossroads of the Revolution, with more Revolutionary War battles and encampments that arose in New Jersey than any other colony — and Morris County hosted many of the central figures from that era and has preserved numerous historic sites where key events unfolded. It will all be the focus of celebratory events throughout 2025 and 2026.
We invite you to discover and celebrate the extraordinary contributions of Morris County to the American Revolution, a legacy that helped create the United States.
Morris County is home to Morristown National Historic Park, the nation’s first National Historic Park, where George Washington and his Continental Army wintered twice. Morris County’s historical impact extends far beyond the Revolution, offering a diverse array of sites like Historic Speedwell, where the telegraph was born, and the remarkable Morris Canal. Strategically located between New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, Morris County occupies a pivotal position, making it easily accessible for both regional and national visitors seeking historical and cultural experiences.
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Excited to announce a new LAFAYETTE stamp commemorating America250. It’s part of a 25-person collection-highly unusual-of “Figures of the American Revolution.” Will be released in 2026. Thank you U.S. Post Office. 🇫🇷🇺🇸
Take a drive, take a walk, take it all in.
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners recently recognized the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps during the county’s Veterans Day Observance Ceremony on Nov. 5.
History comes alive at Jockey Hollow.
From Washington’s 1779 winter encampment to the trails we walk today, Jockey Hollow has always been a place shaped by endurance, leadership, and community.
Today, we’re especially grateful for the community that helps preserve this remarkable landscape — the volunteers, supporters, partners, and visitors who care so deeply about Jockey Hollow’s past and its future.
2025 has been one of the most challenging years for our National Parks — but also one of the most impactful years for Friends of Jockey Hollow.
This January, we are adding something special to the taproom, and it’s all arriving just in time for our 8th Anniversary Bash on Saturday, Jan. 24 (with live music 6-9pm from john_pronto & special merch).
Throughout the year, coinciding with America’s 250th, we will be brewing a series of traditional ales, inspired by the beers that would have been on tap during the Revolutionary era. These beers will all be cask conditioned and served from our new Beer Engine Hand Pump, creating the most authentically traditional and true-to-history experience that we can produce with modern methods. Each beer will be brewed with as many local NJ ingredients that we can source.
We’re calling the first beer in this historical series Robert Hare’s Porter. Robert Hare was a brewer in Philadelphia during the American Revolution who brewed a porter to rival those coming in from England at the time. His porter was a favorite beer of George Washington, Ben Franklin, and John Adams. Our version is brewed with grain from Rabbit Hill in Shiloh, NJ, and we roasted 50lbs of grain ourselves to get the darker roasted color that is characteristic of a porter.
FNBC’s Robert Hare’s Porter features an aroma of roasted barley and chocolate, with a medium malt-forward body, and a slight semi-sweet chocolate character that leads into a long-lingering roasted finish.
Robert Hare’s Porter drops during our Anniversary Bash on 1/24 when doors open at noon! This beer is ON TAP ONLY. No to-go options available (the hand pump doesn’t do growler fills). So come drink it in our tavern—ahem, taproom—and think about the Revolutionary times in our country’s history.
AND, if you can’t wait, we’ll be releasing something else new TOMORROW! 🎉 Stay tuned for deets. 👀
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Jockey Hollow is OPEN — come enjoy the trails and the quiet beauty of the season. 🍁🍂🍃😌
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Commissioner John Krickus, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, presented a Resolution of Honor to Sgt. Joseph Tortola and Staff Sgt. Rafael E. Vallejos of the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve at Picatinny Arsenal.
“The Marine Corps’ reputation was paid for at a high price — by the lives and limbs of Marines over 250 years, from the Battle of Princeton to the Kabul airport,” Commissioner Krickus said. “For Marine veterans and those who still serve, our most important tradition is to remember their sacrifice and to conduct ourselves in a manner that never brings disrepute to the Corps. Once a Marine, always a Marine.”
The Marine Corps marked its 250th birthday on Nov. 10. Its origins date to Nov. 10, 1775, when the Continental Congress established two battalions of Continental Marines at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia.
Sgt. Tortola and Staff Sgt. Vallejos represent Golf Company, a Reserve unit of the 2nd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment located at Picatinny Arsenal. Golf Company includes a small active-duty staff that supports the combat readiness of the Reserve unit and assists in carrying out funeral honors for Marine Corps veterans.
Picatinny Arsenal is one of Morris County’s largest employers and plays a key role in advancing armament technologies and engineering innovation for the U.S. military.
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Families and students visiting the Comfort Station often pause to notice the medallions embedded in the ground — each one honoring the soldiers who encamped here during one of the harshest winters of the American Revolution. ❄️
These subtle yet powerful markers remind us of the courage, endurance, and unity that defined Washington’s army.
Because of your support, we’re able to preserve these historic details and share their stories with new generations learning about America’s fight for independence. 💙
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As we prepare for America’s 250th anniversary, your support helps protect this historic landscape and ensure its stories live on for future generations.
Help us continue this work as we near the end of the year.
📲 Donate today — http://www.fojh.org/america250
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Thank you for being part of our mission and for helping us protect the place where America persevered.
Wishing you a warm and peaceful Thanksgiving. 💙
— Friends of Jockey Hollow
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This year, together, we:
• Reopened the park during the government shutdown
• Renovated the 1975 Comfort Station
• Completed a 1.2-mile archaeological survey
• Launched a park-wide awareness campaign
• Supported invasive species protection
• Began planning the 250th Spring Encampment
With your support, FOJH has reinvested $1.86M into the park.
Our America 250 goal is $2.5M, leaving $640,000 to go.
Help us finish strong before December 31.
📲 Donate today — link in bio.
www.fojh.org/america250
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