Morris County Historical Society
Preserving & Promoting Morris County history.
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Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Morris County history, the Morris County Historical Society was incorporated in 1946 and has operated Acorn Hall (1853) as a house museum since 1971. Now one of the leading historical societies in NJ, MCHS ever-expanding collection and archive of Morris County history serves as the basis for our changing exhibits, programs, and highly regarded social media initiatives. MCHS offers tours of Acorn Hall, which has long been recognized as one of the most authentic house museums in the state.
Morris County Historical Society Mission
Morris County Historical Society preserves and promotes the history of Morris County, New Jersey.
Since 1971, MCHS has been headquartered at Acorn Hall, an 1853 Victorian Italianate country home. MCHS operates the Hall as a house museum and uses its extensive collections and archive holdings to produce exhibitions as well as programs related to local and state history.
Grantor and Friends
We are grateful for the generous and continued support of our grantors.
MCHS receives general operating support from the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders, New Jersey Historical Commission, Campbell Family Foundation, as well as Robert and Diana Wong Charitable Foundation. MCHS receives project-based funding from the NJ Historic Trust, Morris County Historic Preservation Trust, NJ Cultural Trust, and Benjamin Moore.
Thanks also to our friends for all their support:
- The Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen
- First Rate Landscape
- Ricciardi Brothers
- Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects
- Rutgers Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program
- Home Garden Club of Morristown
- Keefe Plumbing
- Viking Electric
- Carolle Huber
