Morris County’s 39 municipalities are home to a fascinating tapestry of historic sites recognized on the state and national level for their significance. Some famous, some little know, together they preserve the story of the people, industries, and culture that shaped our community. In this blog series, MCHS highlights the sites to be found in…
In honor of Día de Los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, the Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation acknowledged last year’s launch of an interactive ArcGIS StoryMap© of Morris County cemeteries with a trip to the Orchard Street Cemetery and Gatehouse in Dover. The Orchard Street Cemetery Gatehouse, built around 1875, is the latest historical site to benefit from the…
Morris County Commissioners, Randolph municipal officials, and members of the Friends Meeting House and Cemetery Association gathered this past weekend at the Historic Randolph Friends Meeting House for a Morris County Historic Preservation Trust plaque dedication ceremony. Morris County Commissioner Director Christine Myers and Deputy Director Stephen Shaw presented the black-and-bronze Morris County Historic Preservation Trust plaque to Margaret Steneck, who served as…
PARSIPPANY — The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, the early 20th century historic home of Gustav Stickley, is celebrating its re-opening with a FREE Fall Open House on Saturday, October 26, 2024, that will include a ribbon-cutting and reception honoring Michael dePierro for forty years of public service to Parsippany. The museum’s re-opened space will…
Morris County launched its America250 celebrations yesterday with the rededication and ribbon cutting of the restored Revolutionary War replica cannon outside Acorn Hall in Morristown, home of the Morris County Historical Society. View More Photos from Rededication Ceremony The ceremony honored longtime philanthropist Richard “Dick” Deskovick, who played a pivotal role in installing the cannon in the early 2000s through the Greater Morristown Historic Foundation,…
Fall is here, and that’s worth celebrating, right? The Morristown Festival on the Green is a good place to start. Discover Critical Mass on your bike, find America on the New Jersey Turnpike, browse a farmers market or two, and catch some music while you’re at it. Scroll down for details. Check our handy calendar for even…
Restoration of a replica Revolutionary War cannon marks the unofficial kickoff for local 250th celebrations on Sunday, September 29th at 11:00am. For nearly two decades the cannon that rests on an island in front of Acorn Hall between Morris and Lafayette Avenues has reminded the thousands of daily passers-by of the unique and rich Revolutionary…
Exploring Mountain Lakes, NJ: A Picturesque and Vibrant Community Mountain Lakes, a quaint borough nestled in the heart of Morris County, New Jersey, exemplifies the perfect blend of historical charm and modern living. With a population of 4,472 residents, this planned community was designed to offer a respite from the bustling city life, embodying a…
Morristown’s Dublin Pub, a neighborhood spot renowned for its live music and Irish pub fare, is making progress with its renovations. MORRISTOWN, NJ — After months of remodeling, a decade’s old Irish pub is getting a new life in the heart of Morristown. Dublin Pub, which was first opened to the Morristown community in…
