Morristown National Historical Park

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Morristown National Historical Park (NHP) is a unit of the National Park Service located in Morristown, New Jersey. It is composed of four separate areas: Washington’s Headquarters, Fort Nonsense, Jockey Hollow, and the New Jersey Brigade/Cross Estate Area. These areas are associated with the Continental Army’s Revolutionary War encampments of 1777, 1779–1780, 1780–1781, and 1781–1782.

In particular, the park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental army’s winter encampment of December 1779 to June 1780, where the soldiers survived through what would be the coldest winter on record in the 18th century. The park offers, a museum, including the Discover History Center and library collection related to the encampments and George Washington, as well as items relating to pre- and post-Revolutionary America. The park also maintains over 20 miles of hiking trails. Special events and programs are offered throughout the year.

Park Regulations

For your safety and the safety of those around you, please follow these park regulations during your visit to Morristown National Historical Park:

Pets must be leashed at all times. You are required to clean up after your pet.
The use of rollerskates, skateboards, roller skis, in-line skates and similar devices is prohibited.
The use of bicycles on hiking trails is prohibited. Bikes are allowed on paved roads.
Driving or parking outside of established roads and parking areas is prohibited.
Open flame fires are prohibited.
Gathering of flowers, nuts, fruits, for other than limited personal use is prohibited.
Gathering of plants, wood, pine cones, rocks, and artifacts;of any kind is prohibited.
Use of metal detectors or digging to retrieve any object is prohibited.
Feeding of, or harassing any wildlife is prohibited.
Hunting is prohibited within any area of the park
Operating Drones is prohibited.

If you have any questions please check with a Park Ranger or call 973-543-4030 or 973-543-7958. For a complete list of the rules and regulations for Morristown National Historical Park, please read the Superintendent's Compendium.