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Morris County Showcases Revolutionary History at State Conference State’s Premier History and Preservation Conference 1370 548 Morris County 250th

Morris County Showcases Revolutionary History at State Conference State’s Premier History and Preservation Conference

Morris County Showcases Revolutionary History at State Conference State’s Premier History and Preservation Conference Statewide Gathering Held in Florham Park During the 250th Anniversary Hundreds of historians, preservation professionals, educators, museum leaders, planners and volunteers from across New Jersey gathered in Morris County last week as the 2026 New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference…

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Join Reading of the Declaration of Independence & “Light to Unite” Campaign 1370 548 Morris County 250th

Join Reading of the Declaration of Independence & “Light to Unite” Campaign

Celebrate a Week of America’s Founding Moments July 2 – 8 Join Reading of the Declaration of Independence & “Light to Unite” Campaign Morris County invites everyone to participate in events organized to commemorate a week of milestones that unfolded in July 1776 and gave birth to the United States of America. The key dates…

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NJ Historical Attractions You Can’t Miss This Summer 150 150 Morris County 250th

NJ Historical Attractions You Can’t Miss This Summer

Plan Your Summer Adventures Around NJ Historical Attractions Summer in New Jersey is the perfect time to get outside, explore, and experience the places where history happened. As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, there is no better moment to visit New Jersey’s historical attractions and connect with the stories that…

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Celebrate America’s Potluck as Part of Morris County’s America 250 Celebration 150 150 Morris County 250th

Celebrate America’s Potluck as Part of Morris County’s America 250 Celebration

Celebrate America’s Potluck as Part of Morris County’s America 250 Celebration As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, communities across the country are finding meaningful ways to come together. One of the simplest and most memorable ways to participate is through America’s Potluck, a nationwide initiative that encourages neighbors, families, and friends to gather…

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Morris County 250th Traveling Mural to Bring History, Art, and Community Together Across Morris Count 150 150 Morris County 250th

Morris County 250th Traveling Mural to Bring History, Art, and Community Together Across Morris Count

Morris County, NJ — The Morris County 250th Committee is proud to announce the launch of the Morris County 250th Traveling Mural, an interactive public art project designed to celebrate the people, places, and stories that shaped Morris County over the last 250 years. Created by renowned artist Dan Fenelon, the mural serves as a…

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PBS will Feature Jockey Hollow and the “Worst Winter of the Revolution” in its “Drive By History” Season 8 Premiere on June 3 150 150 Morris County 250th

PBS will Feature Jockey Hollow and the “Worst Winter of the Revolution” in its “Drive By History” Season 8 Premiere on June 3

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Jockey Hollow and the Continental Army’s brutal winter encampment of 1779–1780 in Morristown will be featured on Wednesday, June 3, in the eighth season premiere of “Drive By History,” the acclaimed PBS series hosted by historian and storyteller Ken Magos. Titled “The Worst Winter of the Revolution: 1779–80,” the season premiere…

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Morris County Patriots Ball Honors George Washington and Revolutionary Legacy at Morristown National Historical Park 150 150 Morris County 250th

Morris County Patriots Ball Honors George Washington and Revolutionary Legacy at Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown, NJ (May 22, 2026) — Community leaders, historians, supporters, and residents from across the region gathered on Saturday, May 9, 2026, for the Morris County Patriots Ball at Morristown National Historical Park — an evening celebrating George Washington, Morris County’s Revolutionary legacy, and America’s 250th Anniversary. Held on the grounds of the historic Ford…

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Revolutionary Style Meets New Jersey Craftsmanship at Just Jersey 150 150 Morris County 250th

Revolutionary Style Meets New Jersey Craftsmanship at Just Jersey

Discover the 250th Anniversary Product Collection at Just Jersey As Morris County and communities across the country prepare to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, local artists and makers are finding creative new ways to celebrate history through modern design. One standout example is the exclusive 250th anniversary product collection available at Just Jersey, featuring artwork and…

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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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