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Mount Vernon School Restoration Completed in Chatham Township
Mount Vernon School Restoration Completed in Chatham Township 150 150 Morris County 250th

Mount Vernon School Restoration Completed in Chatham Township Commissioner Presents Historic Preservation Plaque to Mark Project Fruition Restoration of the historic Mount Vernon School, also known as the Red Brick…

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F. M. Kirby Foundation Launches “We the People: Reflections at 250” Webinar Series to Explore America’s Founding Principles
F. M. Kirby Foundation Launches “We the People: Reflections at 250” Webinar Series to Explore America’s Founding Principles 2560 1280 Morris County 250th

National Scholars and Leaders to Examine Character, Free Speech, Civic Virtue, and Democratic Institutions in Five-Part Series MORRISTOWN, NJ – The F. M. Kirby Foundation announces “We the People: Reflections…

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Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Traces Roots to the American Revolution
Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Traces Roots to the American Revolution 150 150 Morris County 250th

Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade Traces Roots to the American Revolution County Commissioners Join Celebration of Irish Heritage and Revolutionary History The Morris County Board of County Commissioners joined…

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Morris County Launches Traveling Community Mural Project for America’s 250th
Morris County Launches Traveling Community Mural Project for America’s 250th 150 150 Morris County 250th

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Morris County has officially launched the Morris County Traveling Mural Project, a collaborative public art initiative designed to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary while engaging residents…

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The Growing Stage Presents Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science & History Mystery
The Growing Stage Presents Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science & History Mystery 750 750 Morris County 250th

Netcong, NJ – The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey, located in the historic Palace Theatre on Route 183 in Netcong, NJ, is thrilled to present Mesmerized: A…

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Morris County LEGO® Event Places Revolutionary History on the Map
Morris County LEGO® Event Places Revolutionary History on the Map 150 150 Morris County 250th

Families Build Historic Morristown Brick by Brick at Sold Out Event Morris County’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution continued last weekend with the “Build Our History…

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A Soldiers’ Story: A Waggoner’s Tale — Isaac Hinds, 1780
A Soldiers’ Story: A Waggoner’s Tale — Isaac Hinds, 1780 150 150 Morris County 250th

A Soldiers’ Story: A Waggoner’s Tale — Isaac Hinds, 1780 The following report was written by Eric Olsen, Historian at Morristown National Historical Park, under the title “Morristown’s Camp Followers.”…

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Colonel Jacob Ford, Jr. & the Morris County Militia 1776
Colonel Jacob Ford, Jr. & the Morris County Militia 1776 150 150 Morris County 250th

“they found a Leader in the brave Coll. Ford they followd him with Alacrity” – Samuel Adams, January 9, 1777 Colonel Jacob Ford, Jr. & the Morris County Militia 1776…

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A SOLDIERS’ STORY: COLONEL BENONI HATHAWAY
A SOLDIERS’ STORY: COLONEL BENONI HATHAWAY 150 150 Morris County 250th

A Soldiers’ Story: Colonel Benoni Hathaway Benoni Hathaway (DAR ancestor A052992, born 6 November 1743 in Morristown) has been described as “bustling” because of his many roles in support of…

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SOLDIERS’ STORY: A TALE OF TWO HESSIANS
SOLDIERS’ STORY: A TALE OF TWO HESSIANS 150 150 Morris County 250th

Soldiers’ Story: A Tale of Two Hessians Most Hessian soldiers fought on the side of the British during the Revolution, but there were exceptions. Here are two stories of Hessian…

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SOLDIERS’ STORY: THE MUSICIANS OF WAR
SOLDIERS’ STORY: THE MUSICIANS OF WAR 150 150 Morris County 250th

Soldiers’ Story: The Musicians of War Today we enjoy fife and drum performances at parades and celebrations. During the Revolution, military field music had little to do with entertainment, but…

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SOLDIERS’ STORY: DR. JABEZ CAMPFIELD
SOLDIERS’ STORY: DR. JABEZ CAMPFIELD 150 150 Morris County 250th

Soldiers’ Story: Dr. Jabez Campfield Dr. Jabez Campfield (born 24 Dec 1737) was the first doctor in Morristown, a surgeon in the Continental Army during the Revolution, and a civil…

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