About This Park
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.
Activities
Current Alerts
Partial Reopening: Cross Estate Gardens
The Cross Estate gardens have reopened as of August 4. However, a portion of the trellis area remains closed due to storm damage and ongoing safety concerns. Please do not enter the roped-off section until repairs are complete.
Passaic River Trail Bridge washed out
Tropical Storm Ida washed out the Passaic River bridge on the Patriot's Path Trail south of Tempe Wick Road. This area is a known habitat of the endangered wood turtle, so do not wade, walk, or let your dog run in the river at this location.
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Photos
The front facade of the Washington's Headquarters Museum, which was designed in 1933 to look similar to Washington's Mt Vernon home.
Credit: NPS Photo/Dan Beards
These replica soldier huts represent the location of the Pennsylvania Brigade encampment site in Jockey Hollow
Credit: NPS Photo/Dan Beards
The Cross Estate property was the site of the New Jersey Brigade winter encampement in 1779-1780. Today the encampment site is preserved while the estate is host to several beautiful gardens.
Credit: NPS Photo
View of the front facade of the Jockey Hollow Visitor Center
Credit: NPS Photo/T. Winslow
A 18th century style kitchen garden with vegetables and herbs
Credit: NPS photos/T. Winslow
The Ford Mansion where General Washington headquartered during the winter of 1779-80
Credit: NPS photo/T. Winslow
Fort Nonsense--the site of an earthen fort during the American Revolution-offers a view toward New York City
Credit: NPS photo
The Ford Mansion was the headquarters for General George Washington during the "Hard Winter" of 1779-1780
Credit: NPS photo/T. Winslow
Plan Your Visit
Washington's Headquarters Museum and Jockey Hollow Visitor Center.
Washington's Headquarters Museum: Open Thursday-Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Jockey Hollow Visitor Center: Open Thursday-Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Park Grounds
Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset daily. Unplanned closures or delayed openings may occur for snow and ice or tree removal or road construction and repair. Please check the alerts on the website for the most current information.
Visitor Centers
Jockey Hollow Visitor Center
This one story brick and glass structure came to the park during the preparations for the Bicentennial. Inside, visitors will find an information desk, bookstore, a painted mural depicting Jockey Hollow during the 1779 encampment, and a full scale replica of the log huts Continental Soldiers lived in. Guided tours of the nearby Wick Farm House usually begin here. The restrooms can be accessed from the exterior doors, and remain open after the visitor center closes.
Operating Hours
Washington's Headquarters Museum
Built by the National Park Service in the 1930s, the Washington's Headquarters Museum contains numerous artifacts about the American Revolution. There are three galleries, an auditorium, a theater, and the Discover History Center. The museum often hosts special exhibits and programs. Situated just behind the historic Ford Mansion that served as Washington's headquarters for six months, guided tours of the home begin in the museum as well.
30 Washington PlaceMorristown, NJ 07960
Operating Hours
Enter the parking lots via Lafayette Ave, just before the on-ramp to US-287 South. Please observe the One Way signs around the park.
Jockey Hollow Visitor Center
This one story brick and glass structure came to the park during the preparations for the Bicentennial. Inside, visitors will find an information desk, bookstore, a painted mural depicting Jockey Hollow during the 1779 encampment, and a full scale replica of the log huts Continental Soldiers lived in. Guided tours of the nearby Wick Farm House usually begin here. The restrooms can be accessed from the exterior doors, and remain open after the visitor center closes.
Operating Hours
Things to Do
Visit Washingtons Headquarters Museum in Morristown NJ
The museum is a free of charge, self guided tour.
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Go on a Guided Tour of the Ford Mansion
The Ford Mansion can be seen by guided tour only so take advantage of the opportunity when you can! Explore the home tha...
Duration: 45 Minutes
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Drop By Fort Nonsense in Morristown
Fort Nonsense, located in downtown Morristown, is often overlooked by park visitors, but since this small piece of the p...
Duration: 15-30 Minutes
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Explore the Cross Estate Gardens and Hike to the NJ Brigade Encampment Site
You can go in any order once you arrive at the New Jersey Brigade Encampment Area and Cross Estate Gardens. The hike is ...
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Experience Jockey Hollow
Come explore Jockey Hollow! Check out the Visitor Center, drive, walk, or bike the 3-mile tour road loop, or hike some o...
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Part of the 9/11 Trail
Morristown National Historical Park is one of the National Park Service sites connected by the 9/11 National Memorial Trail, a 1,500+ mile pathway of remembrance linking the three 9/11 memorial sites.
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