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

Mount Vernon School Restoration Completed in Chatham Township

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 Schoolhouse Museum in Chatham Township, has been completed following several years of preservation work supported by more than $305,000 through the Morris County Historic Preservation…

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Donate to Morris County 250th and Support Revolutionary History 1600 900 Morris County 250th

Donate to Morris County 250th and Support Revolutionary History

Your support helps fund community programming, educational initiatives, and meaningful experiences that connect residents and visitors to America’s founding story.

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Spring Encampment at Jockey Hollow: A Living History Experience in Morris County 1067 800 Morris County 250th

Spring Encampment at Jockey Hollow: A Living History Experience in Morris County

Experience the Jockey Hollow Spring Encampment in Morris County This April Each spring, Morris County offers visitors a powerful opportunity to step back into the era of the American Revolution. The Jockey Hollow Spring Encampment, hosted by Morristown National Historical Park, brings history to life at one of the most significant locations of the Revolutionary…

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

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

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 at 250,” a special webinar series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by exploring the enduring principles that shaped our nation’s foundation. This five-part series brings together…

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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

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 thousands of spectators and participants Saturday for the 46th annual Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade, celebrating Irish heritage and a tradition with roots in…

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

Morris County Launches Traveling Community Mural Project for America’s 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 across the county in a shared creative experience. The project began with a community visioning session held on Wednesday, March 4th at the Morris Museum,…

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

The Growing Stage Presents Mesmerized: A Ben Franklin Science & History Mystery

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 Ben Franklin Science & History Mystery. Adapted for the stage by Suzanne Maynard Miller and based on the book Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a…

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How Did Women Aid in the Revolution in NJ? 1600 900 Morris County 250th

How Did Women Aid in the Revolution in NJ?

How Did Women Aid in the Revolution and Shape New Jersey’s History? When we ask how did women aid in the revolution, the answer extends far beyond traditional battlefield narratives. Women were strategists, providers, messengers, and advocates who played a crucial role in sustaining the Patriot cause—especially here in New Jersey. As Morris County commemorates…

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Glenbrook Brewery Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Revolutionary Beer® Collaboration with America’s Oldest Distillers 1024 980 Morris County 250th

Glenbrook Brewery Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Revolutionary Beer® Collaboration with America’s Oldest Distillers

In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States, Glenbrook Brewery, an independent craft brewery rooted in historic Morristown, New Jersey, announces the launch of the “250th Anniversary Ale. Established 1776” a special commemorative collaboration with Laird & Company, the nation’s oldest licensed distillery.

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Morris County Launches “Read Across Morris County 250” Initiative 480 480 Morris County 250th

Morris County Launches “Read Across Morris County 250” Initiative

Morris County is proud to announce the launch of “Read Across Morris County 250,” a countywide reading initiative that celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States. The program will bring residents of all ages together, through shared reading experiences, to reflect upon and spark meaningful discussions about the founding of America.

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