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250th Anniversary of the Revolution, Morris County Art Contest

250th Anniversary of the Revolution, Morris County Art Contest 150 150 Morris County 250th

The 250th Calendar Art Contest is a youth engagement initiative celebrating Morris County’s role in the 250th anniversary of the United States. The calendar will feature artwork from 12 selected…

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Revolutionary War Soldiers’ Homes In Morris County New Jersey Compiled by Bobbi Bailey, January 2022

Revolutionary War Soldiers’ Homes In Morris County New Jersey Compiled by Bobbi Bailey, January 2022 150 150 Morris County 250th

This is a sampling of houses in Morris County that were occupied by Revolutionary War soldiers and remain standing today, as well as a few other houses of the area…

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A Soldier’s Story Of Adventure And Survival: William Mead

A Soldier’s Story Of Adventure And Survival: William Mead 150 150 Morris County 250th

The story of William Mead, as told in his pension testimony (S31860), is a swashbuckling story of a man with major wanderlust and an incredible survival instinct. Mead was born…

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A Soldier’s Story: Captain Lebbeus DOD

A Soldier’s Story: Captain Lebbeus DOD 150 150 Morris County 250th

If you like James Bond, then you’ll love this story about Lebbeus Dod (DAR Ancestor A032744), Morris County’s own Revolutionary War–era “Q” character. Besides having an awesomely cool name, Lebbeus…

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