Celebrating 250 Years of History

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.

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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.

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Welcome to Morris County, There Is So Much To Do

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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Celebrate 250 years of Revolutionary history in Morris County with events, tours & reenactments honoring America’s fight for independence! 🎉🇺🇸

Winter was one of the Continental Army’s toughest enemies. During the Morristown encampments, soldiers faced brutal cold, scarce supplies, and long marches—yet their resilience helped sustain the fight for independence.⁠
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This month, we honor the endurance that defined our county’s Revolutionary winters.⁠
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#MorrisCounty250 #AmericanRevolution250 #RevolutionaryNJ #MorrisCountyHistory

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Winter was one of the Continental Army’s toughest enemies. During the Morristown encampments, soldiers faced brutal cold, scarce supplies, and long marches—yet their resilience helped sustain the fight for independence.⁠ ⁠ This month, we honor the endurance that defined our county’s Revolutionary winters.⁠ ⁠ #MorrisCounty250 #AmericanRevolution250 #RevolutionaryNJ #MorrisCountyHistory

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As we celebrate the 250th, we’re proud to work alongside the many historical organizations preserving Morris County’s stories—including museums, heritage groups, parks, and preservation societies.⁠
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Their dedication keeps our shared history alive for future generations.⁠
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#MorrisCounty250 #AmericanRevolution250 #RevolutionaryNJ #MorrisCountyHistory

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As we celebrate the 250th, we’re proud to work alongside the many historical organizations preserving Morris County’s stories—including museums, heritage groups, parks, and preservation societies.⁠ ⁠ Their dedication keeps our shared history alive for future generations.⁠ ⁠ #MorrisCounty250 #AmericanRevolution250 #RevolutionaryNJ #MorrisCountyHistory

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“Revolutionary Lives” Comes to Morris County Library

A new traveling exhibit is now on display at the Morris County Library in Whippany, spotlighting the lesser-known New Jersey residents whose lives, labor, and choices shaped the Revolutionary era. As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, the exhibit invites visitors to explore the diverse, often divided experiences of ordinary people living through extraordinary times right here in New Jersey.

The exhibit is free to visit and open during regular library hours throughout the month.

#MorrisCounty #MorrisReport #RevolutionaryLives #NJHistory #MorrisCounty250 #Semiquincentennial #LocalHistory #WhippanyNJ #AmericanRevolution #ExploreMorris

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“Revolutionary Lives” Comes to Morris County Library A new traveling exhibit is now on display at the Morris County Library in Whippany, spotlighting the lesser-known New Jersey residents whose lives, labor, and choices shaped the Revolutionary era. As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, the exhibit invites visitors to explore the diverse, often divided experiences of ordinary people living through extraordinary times right here in New Jersey. The exhibit is free to visit and open during regular library hours throughout the month. #MorrisCounty #MorrisReport #RevolutionaryLives #NJHistory #MorrisCounty250 #Semiquincentennial #LocalHistory #WhippanyNJ #AmericanRevolution #ExploreMorris

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🚨 8TH ANNIVERSARY BEER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

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. 👀

#morriscounty250 #morriscountynj #njhistory #beerhistory #america250

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🚨 8TH ANNIVERSARY BEER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 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. 👀 #morriscounty250 #morriscountynj #njhistory #beerhistory #america250

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Morris County earned the title Crossroads of the American Revolution for a reason—this land holds the stories, sacrifices, and sites that helped shape America’s fight for independence.⁠
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As we enter the 250th Anniversary year, your support helps us preserve these stories, expand educational programs, and bring history to life for communities across Morris County.⁠
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If you believe in protecting our Revolutionary legacy, consider making a donation today. Every contribution strengthens the work we can do in 2026 and beyond.⁠
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#MorrisCounty250 #AmericanRevolution250 #RevolutionaryNJ #MorrisCountyHistory

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Morris County earned the title Crossroads of the American Revolution for a reason—this land holds the stories, sacrifices, and sites that helped shape America’s fight for independence.⁠ ⁠ As we enter the 250th Anniversary year, your support helps us preserve these stories, expand educational programs, and bring history to life for communities across Morris County.⁠ ⁠ If you believe in protecting our Revolutionary legacy, consider making a donation today. Every contribution strengthens the work we can do in 2026 and beyond.⁠ ⁠ #MorrisCounty250 #AmericanRevolution250 #RevolutionaryNJ #MorrisCountyHistory

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Long before highways and railroads, the Morris Canal powered New Jersey’s early economy. Built to transport Pennsylvania coal across the state, the 102-mile canal became an engineering marvel—featuring 23 lift locks and 23 water-powered inclined planes that raised boats nearly 100 feet at a time.⁠
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Led today by the Canal Society of New Jersey, the Morris Canal Greenway preserves this incredible history through education, interpretation, and recreation. As we celebrate the 250th, the canal reminds us how innovation shaped Morris County’s growth.⁠
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Learn more about the Morris Canal Greenway at canalsocietynj.org.⁠
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#MorrisCounty250 #AmericanRevolution250 #RevolutionaryNJ #MorrisCountyHistory #Morris Canal

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Long before highways and railroads, the Morris Canal powered New Jersey’s early economy. Built to transport Pennsylvania coal across the state, the 102-mile canal became an engineering marvel—featuring 23 lift locks and 23 water-powered inclined planes that raised boats nearly 100 feet at a time.⁠ ⁠ Led today by the Canal Society of New Jersey, the Morris Canal Greenway preserves this incredible history through education, interpretation, and recreation. As we celebrate the 250th, the canal reminds us how innovation shaped Morris County’s growth.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about the Morris Canal Greenway at canalsocietynj.org.⁠ ⁠ #MorrisCounty250 #AmericanRevolution250 #RevolutionaryNJ #MorrisCountyHistory #Morris Canal

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Step into the kitchens of early America with Founding Flavors: An Adult Cooking Workshop at Historic Speedwell! 🍲🔥⁠
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Explore the roots of American cuisine as you cook over an open-hearth fire and learn the methods, food customs, and recipes that shaped meals in centuries past. Each month highlights dishes inspired by real cookbooks of the era—making this a perfect experience for history lovers and home cooks alike.⁠
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Date: January 17⁠
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM⁠
Location: Historic Speedwell⁠
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#MorrisCounty250 #HistoricSpeedwell #FoundingFlavors #AmericanRevolution250 #HistoricCooking #LivingHistoryNJ #MorrisCountyEvents

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Step into the kitchens of early America with Founding Flavors: An Adult Cooking Workshop at Historic Speedwell! 🍲🔥⁠ ⁠ Explore the roots of American cuisine as you cook over an open-hearth fire and learn the methods, food customs, and recipes that shaped meals in centuries past. Each month highlights dishes inspired by real cookbooks of the era—making this a perfect experience for history lovers and home cooks alike.⁠ ⁠ Date: January 17⁠ Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM⁠ Location: Historic Speedwell⁠ ⁠ #MorrisCounty250 #HistoricSpeedwell #FoundingFlavors #AmericanRevolution250 #HistoricCooking #LivingHistoryNJ #MorrisCountyEvents

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Happy 250th Anniversary Year, America! 🎉⁠
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All year long, we’ll be sharing events, stories, sites, and community partners that bring Morris County`s Revolutionary history to life. Join us as we commemorate the people and places that shaped America’s fight for independence.⁠
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Follow along all year for events & updates.⁠
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#MorrisCounty250 #AmericanRevolution250 #RevolutionaryNJ #MorrisCountyHistory #CrossroadsOfTheAmericanRevolution #HistoricNJ #NJHistory

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Happy 250th Anniversary Year, America! 🎉⁠ ⁠ All year long, we’ll be sharing events, stories, sites, and community partners that bring Morris County's Revolutionary history to life. Join us as we commemorate the people and places that shaped America’s fight for independence.⁠ ⁠ Follow along all year for events & updates.⁠ ⁠ #MorrisCounty250 #AmericanRevolution250 #RevolutionaryNJ #MorrisCountyHistory #CrossroadsOfTheAmericanRevolution #HistoricNJ #NJHistory

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