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Morristown National Historical Park

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About Morristown

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winter on record. The park also maintains a museum and library collection related to the encampments and to George Washington, as well as items from both pre- and post-Revolutionary America.

From the National Park Service.

Region
Northeast
State
New Jersey
Designation
National Historical Park
Entrance fee
None listed
  • Trail data for this park is still being added.
  • Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Morristown.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Washington's Headquarters Museum and Jockey Hollow Visitor Center.

Mon
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Tue
Closed
Wed
Closed
Thu
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Fri
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Sat
9:30AM - 4:30PM
Sun
9:30AM - 4:30PM

Washington's Headquarters Museum: Open Thursday-Monday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center: Open Thursday-Monday 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Weather and when to go

Weather in this part of New Jersey is typical of the mid-Atlantic region--a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters.

Getting there

Morristown National Historical Park is easiest to see by car. There are four different sites throughout the greater Morristown area. Washington's Headquarters Museum / Ford Mansion and Fort Nonsense are located in Morristown. The Jockey Hollow unit with its visitor center and historic Wick House; and the New Jersey Brigade Area are both about 6 miles south of Morristown, Detailed directions can be found on the park website.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address
30 Washington Place, Morristown, NJ 07960
Official site
nps.gov/morr

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

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A day-by-day plan for Morristown

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Things to do in Morristown

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

  • Visit Washingtons Headquarters Museum in Morristown NJ

    Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

    The museum is a free of charge, self guided tour.

  • Go on a Guided Tour of the Ford Mansion

    Guided Tours · about 45 min · Reservation required

    The Ford Mansion can be seen by guided tour only so take advantage of the opportunity when you can! Explore the home that George Washington made his headquarters during the winter…

  • Drop By Fort Nonsense in Morristown

    Picnicking · about 20 min

    Fort Nonsense, located in downtown Morristown, is often overlooked by park visitors, but since this small piece of the park boasts one of the best views in the area. It’s also the…

  • Explore the Cross Estate Gardens and Hike to the NJ Brigade Encampment Site

    Hiking · about 2 hours

    You can go in any order once you arrive at the New Jersey Brigade Encampment Area and Cross Estate Gardens. The hike is approx. 1 mile to reach the encampment site (note: it is do…

  • Experience Jockey Hollow

    Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 45 min

    Come explore Jockey Hollow! Check out the Visitor Center, drive, walk, or bike the 3-mile tour road loop, or hike some of the over 27 miles of hiking trails.

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