THE GOVERNMENT NEWS DESKPERMANENT NPS STORY ARCHIVE
Organized by publication date and destination. Each story retains its permanent State & Nation address and official NPS source.
On Friday, July 4, Morristown National Historical Park will celebrate Independence Day with a variety of activities at Washington’s Headquarters. Visitors can enjoy Junior Ranger Programs, reenactor demonstrations, soldier songs, and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
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The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public input on a proposed interpretative hiking trail at the Jockey Hollow area of Morristown National Historical Park. NPS will accept comments from April 17, 2025, to May 17, 2025.
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On Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, Revolutionary War re-enactors from across the northeast will gather at Jockey Hollow for Morristown National Historical Park’s annual Spring Encampment. This immersive weekend event highlights the daily lives of Continental soldiers and camp followers during the Revolutionary War.
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Beginning Tuesday, February 18, Morristown National Historical Park will begin operations to manage the deer population at the Jockey Hollow and New Jersey Brigade areas of the park. This action addresses over-browsing of native vegetation and is a key strategy that supports long-term restoration and preservation of critical natural resources in the park, while maintaining a healthy deer population.
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On Saturday, October 5, Morristown National Historical Park's historic Ford Mansion will formally reopen after nearly ten months of meticulous restoration work.
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The historic Wick House Barn in Morristown National Historical Park is undergoing critical preservation work funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund. This project is halting the barn's deterioration and enhancing its overall condition, ensuring its preservation for the enjoyment of visitors.
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Morristown, NJ – On Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, re-enactors from across the northeast will arrive at Jockey Hollow for Morristown National Historical Park's Spring Encampment. The special event focuses on the lives of soldiers and civilians during the Revolutionary War. It's an event full of activities for the whole family.
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Morristown National Historical Park announces $677,000 for Ecosystem Restoration and Climate Resilience Projects
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Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) will soon commence several accessibility and preservation projects at both the Washington’s Headquarters and Jockey Hollow areas of the park.
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New Jersey author Jeffrey E. Finegan Sr. returns to Morristown to introduce the latest book in his I Knew George Washington series. George Washington, My Dear Grandpapa is a portrait of our first president as told through the eyes (and letters) of Martha’s granddaughter, Nelly Parke Custis.
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Drew Shuptar-Rayvis will present an interactive program on the ways of life of the Algonkian Native Americans on Saturday, October 7. The Algonkian live in what is today southwest Connecticut and had historical trade routes that extended to modern day southern New York and northern New Jersey.
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Artist/ Photographer Xiomáro will host a two-hour photo walk at Jockey Hollow where George Washington's army encamped during the Revolutionary War. On your walk, Xiomáro will share his photographing knowledge to help you get the most out of your camera.
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Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with programing scheduled for Sunday September 10 at 1:00pm - Montclair Early Music presents Jewels of the Renaissance
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Dr. Iris de Rode is a Dutch historian who specializes in the French participation in the American Revolution. Her presentation will uncover unknown details on French-American cooperation during the last stages of the American Revolution, with an emphasis on Morristown, New Jersey as a key location for the French-American alliance.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University professor Dr. Luz Huertas will discuss her translation of and meaning of a Libro de Cofradias from the Order of Santa Ana in Mexico City on April 27, 1557, one of the earliest monastic establishments of Mexico. The Book of Orders, which will be on display, contains the original Articles of the Constitution of this Order. This manuscript is from the park's collection.
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Join us July 21, 22 & 23 for several Musical Events in Honor of Morristown NHP’s 90th Anniversary. Friday, July 21: Sounds of the Revolution with the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums Saturday, July 22: Pianist Peter Toth Steinway Recital Sunday, July 23: Composer Robert W. Butts premier of commissioned work the Jockey Hollow Suite Free Admission
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Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with special women's history programs scheduled for the weekend of July 15 and 16.
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On July 4 a special U.S. Postal Service Pictorial Postmark will be offered at Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the dedication of the park.
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1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 24: Artist Xiomaro will discuss his new exhibit on view at The Morris Museum – New Jersey’s only Smithsonian affiliate – which celebrates Morristown National Historical Park’s 90th anniversary.
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Morristown National Historical Park and the Washington Association of New Jersey will celebrate the park’s 90th Anniversary and Independence Week with a variety of programs between July 4 through 9, all at the park’s at Washington’s Headquarters.
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Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with programs scheduled for June 17 and 18.
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Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) continues to celebrate its 90th anniversary as the nation’s first National Historical Park with programs scheduled for June 10 and 11
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Jockey Hollow will come to life on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, when re-enactors from across the northeast arrive for Morristown National Historical Park's Spring Encampment.
Official NPS sourceMost forests in eastern United States national parks are at risk due to browsing by overabundant white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants, according to a National Park Service (NPS) study published in the journal Ecological Applications.
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Morristown National Historical Park has received a grant to fund a new rotating photography exhibit from the New Jersey Society of the Cincinnati.
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Morristown National Historical Park will formally kick off its 90th anniversary year on March 4, 2023 at 1:00pm. As the nation's first national historical park, Morristown occupies a unique position within the 420+ strong national park system. The park will celebrate the signing of the legislation creating the park by President Herbert Hoover in the museum auditorium.
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Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), an $80,000 trail bridge reconstruction project in Morristown National Historical Park was recently completed through a partnership with Stephen T. Mather Building Arts & Craftsmanship High School.
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Information on July Fourth Special Event at Morristown National Historical Park
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Artist offers a unique perspective of the park's landmarks in the advent of the 90th anniversary of its establishment in 1933.
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The Jockey Hollow Road project expands to include the replacement and repaving of the vehicle access road to the Cross Estate. The road will be closed to vehicle access starting May 31 through mid-July.
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The Jockey Hollow pavement rehabilitation project will see the milling of old road surfaces and asphalt replacement on the Jockey Hollow Entrance Road in Phase 1, and Sugarloaf and Cemetery Roads in Phase II. The project beings April 11 and extends through late August. Expect weekday road closures and detours during this time.
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2022 Spring Encampment living history event on April 23-24 at the Jockey Hollow section of Morristown National Historical Park
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Morristown NHP and the Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area unveiled Crossroads welcome marker signs at the park.
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On October 23, 2021, Morristown National Historical Park and the Washington Association of New Jersey and other local officials celebrated the completion of several major projects at Fort Nonsense with a rededication and ribbon cutting.
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Due to the completion of a roadway and parking area pavement rehabilitation project, the Fort Nonsense area of Morristown NHP will reopen September 3, 201221
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Beginning Friday, July 2, 2021, Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) will reopen with limited occupancy levels and one-way visitor traffic flow its Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, Ford Mansion, and Washington's Headquarters Museum.
Official NPS sourceBeginning on or about June 14, 2021 the Fort Nonsense area of Morristown NHP will be closed to the public due to a roadway and parking area pavement rehabilitation project. The project is expected to last three months through to approximately mid-September. The closure will be for both vehicles and pedestrians.
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“Jockey Hollow. A Closer Look,” a free fine art photography exhibition by Xiomaro, will be displayed at the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center June 6 to July 31, 2021
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