Events

Let’s Celebrate! exhibition

Celebrations have been used for centuries to mark momentous occasions, such as coming-of-age events, getting married, and remembering historical events, including the first celebration of American Independence in Philadelphia on July 4th, 1777. The exhibit will explore different celebrations from the past and how they have influenced how we choose to party today. As we […]

01 Apr - 31 Oct

All Day

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960

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Let’s Celebrate! exhibition

Celebrations have been used for centuries to mark momentous occasions, such as coming-of-age events, getting married, and remembering historical events, including the first celebration of American Independence in Philadelphia on July 4th, 1777. The exhibit will explore different celebrations from the past and how they have influenced how we choose to party today. As we […]

01 Apr - 31 Oct

All Day

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm

Fosterfields Living Historical Farm 73 Kahdena Road, Morristown, NJ 07960

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“This is u.s.” – Folk life, lore and culture exhibition

As we approach the United States 250 Anniversary of Independence, the exhibit will explore the unique elements of American folk that make up the American experience and its unique shared identity. Displays of folk expression, tools created and used by folk makers from the 19th century that represent the role of folk in American life, […]

01 Apr - 31 Oct

All Day

Historic Speedwell

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We The People

In celebration of REV 250, the art students of Morris County Vocational School present their exhibit, “We the People.” The exhibit runs April-June 2026. The Revolutionary War brought together many different individuals for one common cause- freedom. Not everyone was on the same side, and not everyone agreed. MCVS students imagine how individuals and groups […]

01 Apr - 30 Jun

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Morris County Vocational School

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Fermenting a Communal Spirit

Fermenting a Communal Spirit: Morris County Taverns, Speakeasies & Social Clubs Journey through Morris County’s past with the Morris County Historical Society’s new program, “Fermenting a Communal Spirit.” This engaging event will take you back in time to explore the vital social hubs that shaped the region: its historic taverns, speakeasies, and clubs. We’ll examine […]

17 May

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Morris County Historical Society

68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ

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Blackwell Street Historic District & Orchard Street Cemetery

Morris County Historical Society is pleased to partner with local historians and history organizations to present a Morris County Walking Tour Series that celebrates the area’s rich and diverse past. From April through October, join us for nearly 40 guided walking tours that explore almost two dozen communities throughout Morris County, with topics ranging from […]

17 May

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Orchard Street Cemetery

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Morris Canal & Boonton Ironworks

Morris County Historical Society is pleased to partner with local historians and history organizations to present a Morris County Walking Tour Series that celebrates the area’s rich and diverse past. From April through October, join us for nearly 40 guided walking tours that explore almost two dozen communities throughout Morris County, with topics ranging from […]

17 May

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Boonton Historical Society and Museum

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Fermenting a Communal Spirit

Fermenting a Communal Spirit: Morris County Taverns, Speakeasies & Social Clubs Journey through Morris County’s past with the Morris County Historical Society’s new program, “Fermenting a Communal Spirit.” This engaging event will take you back in time to explore the vital social hubs that shaped the region: its historic taverns, speakeasies, and clubs. We’ll examine […]

19 May

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Morris County Historical Society

68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ

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Morris County Watering Holes

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20 May

All Day

Morris County Library

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Fermenting a Communal Spirit

Fermenting a Communal Spirit: Morris County Taverns, Speakeasies & Social Clubs Journey through Morris County’s past with the Morris County Historical Society’s new program, “Fermenting a Communal Spirit.” This engaging event will take you back in time to explore the vital social hubs that shaped the region: its historic taverns, speakeasies, and clubs. We’ll examine […]

20 May

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Morris County Historical Society

68 Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ

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Morris County Memorial Day Observance

Morris County Memorial Day Observance Set for Noon on May 20 Ceremony to Honor Local Veterans and Mark Nation’s 250th Anniversary The Morris County Board of County Commissioners invites the public to attend its annual Memorial Day Observance on Court Street, between the historic Morris County Courthouse and the Administration and Records Building in Morristown. […]

20 May

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Court St., Morristown, NJ

Court St., Morristown, NJ

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Character & Virtue in America’s Founding – F.M. Kirby Foundation Webinar

Jeff Rosen, CEO Emeritus of the National Constitution Center and Professor of Law at The George Washington University Law School, and Michael Lamb, F. M. Kirby Chair of Leadership & Character at Wake Forest University, examine the role of character and civic virtue in shaping America’s founding. This session explores how the Founders viewed personal […]

20 May

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Virtual

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