Morristown National Historical Park, NJ
Revolutionary War
Cold and starving, 10,000 soldiers camped at Jockey Hollow and endured the worst winter of the Revolutionary War. While George Washington, quartered at the Ford Mansion, struggled to hold his army and the war together. Morristown National Historical Park tells the story of how America won its independence not in battle but by surviving to continue until final victory.
Morristown National Historical Park is made up of 4 units: The Ford Mansion and Museum, Jockey Hollow, The New Jersey Brigade/Cross Estate Gardens, and Fort Nonsense.
(Daily 9-5, closed on Thanksgiving, December 25 and January 1)
The Ford Mansion is shown only by guided tours which leave from the museum at 11 AM, 1 and 3 PM.
30 Washington Place, Morristown, New Jersey (973) 539-2016
Mount Hope Historical Park
Is the site of one of the earliest iron mining areas in Colonial America. Features include guided nature hikes, hiking trails, self-guided tours and interpretive nature trails. Remains of the Mount Hope mining industry still exist in the southwestern section of the park.
(Daily 8-dusk) Teabo Road, Rockaway, New Jersey 973-829-8666
Obadiah LaTourette Grist and Saw Mill
Built in 1751 by Philip Weise and expanded in 1874, is currently being restored by the Washington Township Land Trust. This mill is part of the German Valley Historic District. Tours are given most Saturdays. (10-2 and by appointment)
12 East Mill Road (Route 513), Long Valley, New Jersey
908-876-4478 http://www.wtlt.org
Schuyler-Hamilton House
Is the colonial home of Dr. Jabez Campfield.
It was used by General Washington’s personal physician, Dr. John Cochran. Washingtons aide, Colonel Alexander Hamilton, courted house guest Betsy Schuyler here. The home is now owned by the Daughters of the American Revolution. (Sun. 2-4 and by appointment)
5 Olyphant Place, Morristown, New Jersey 973-539-7502
rootsweb.ancestry.com/~njmcdar/SHHouse.htm
Crossroads of the American Revolution Association
Promotes New Jerseys more than 500 farmlands, hillsides and homesteads that played some part or saw some action in the American Revolution. Our Revolutionary War heritage, perhaps more significant than that of any other state, has been Federally recognized with the designation of the Crossroads of the American Revolution Nation Heritage Area in New Jersey. Their web site lists upcoming heritage events in New Jersey. They also publish guides and maps to important sites.
Princeton, New Jersey 609-633-2060 http://www.revolutionarynj.org
Morris County and the Industrial Revolution
Cooper Gristmill
Was originally built by Nathan Cooper in 1826. The mill and adjacent visitors center have been carefully restored to provide visitors with an opportunity to rediscover the roots and heritage of the region while witnessing the amazing power of the Black River which has been harnessed to grind grain into flour by massive 2,000 pound millstones.
April June: Saturdays only, 10 am 5 pm
July August:Wed Saturday 10 am 5 pm Sunday 12 5 pm
September October: Saturday, 10 am 5 pm Sunday, 12 – 5 pm
66 Route 513, Chester, New Jersey 908-879-5463 htpp:www.morrisparks.net
