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A SOLDIERS’ STORY: CAPTAIN ADAM BITTING
A SOLDIERS’ STORY: CAPTAIN ADAM BITTING 150 150 Morris County 250th

Not all casualties of war are inflicted by the enemy. This is a story of how our own Continental soldiers attacked and killed one of their own officers. It happened…

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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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Alexander Hamilton and the Schuyler-Hamilton House in Morristown, NJ

Alexander Hamilton and the Schuyler-Hamilton House in Morristown, NJ
Alexander Hamilton and the Schuyler-Hamilton House in Morristown, NJ 1012 725 Morris County 250th

This 18th-century home, located just a few blocks from the Morristown Green, offers a window into the private lives that carried on behind the scenes of the Revolution.

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Morris County Unveils ‘ZIP Code’ History Project
Morris County Unveils ‘ZIP Code’ History Project 150 150 Morris County 250th

Online Project Highlights Local Postal Legacy The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation and the Morris County Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce the release of “ZIP…

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Who Was Marquis de Lafayette? Morristown Honors a Revolutionary Hero

Who Was Marquis de Lafayette? Morristown Honors a Revolutionary Hero
Who Was Marquis de Lafayette? Morristown Honors a Revolutionary Hero 2560 1920 Morris County 250th

On July 13, 2025, Morristown came alive in red, white, and blue as the town honored the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette’s historic Farewell Tour.

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Why the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Still Matters

Why the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Still Matters
Why the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Still Matters 1280 850 Morris County 250th

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Morris County, New Jersey, invites residents and visitors alike to reflect on why this milestone is still so relevant today.

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200th Anniversary Reenactment of Lafayette’s Visit to Morristown
200th Anniversary Reenactment of Lafayette’s Visit to Morristown 1280 850 Morris County 250th

Celebrate American history during the 200th Anniversary Ceremony, Parade, and Reenactment on the Morristown Green on Sunday, July 13, 2025.

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