For over a decade, restoration of Acorn Hall has been consistent, addressing projects like the exterior restoration of Acorn Hall, the restoration and stabilization of the carriage house, and returning the landscape to a proper 19th-century cultural aesthetic. In 2025, MCHS tackled four exterior restoration projects around the property through funding from the New Jersey…
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners declared March 2026 Women’s History Month during its public meeting in Morristown this evening, presenting an official proclamation and recognizing the contributions women have made to the nation over 250 years, as part of the county’s celebrates of America’s 250th anniversary. The meeting also included the presentation of the Morris County “2026 Seeds of…
New Jersey is preparing for an unusually busy tourism year in 2026 as it cohosts the FIFA World Cup with New York while also marking the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding with a yearlong slate of historical commemorations across the state. Eight World Cup matches, including the tournament final, are scheduled for MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, drawing…
As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial this year, the nonpartisan organizing committee America250 has a goal as ambitious and audacious as the Declaration of Independence it’s commemorating. Designed as an apolitical celebration for all Americans to not only honor, experience and deepen their understanding of the country but to connect them with each other,…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation announces “We the People: Reflections at 250,” a special webinar series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by exploring the enduring principles that shaped our nation’s foundation. This five-part series brings together distinguished scholars and civic leaders to examine how the ideals of 1776 continue to guide America’s journey toward fulfilling its founding promise. Running from April…
Morris County is proud to announce the launch of “Read Across Morris County 250,” a countywide reading initiative that celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States. The program will bring residents of all ages together, through shared reading experiences, to reflect upon and spark meaningful discussions about the founding of America. The initiative is being led…
The Morris County Heritage Commission is hosting the RevolutionNJ traveling exhibit “Revolutionary Lives: Living the American Experiment Then and Now” from Jan. 9 through Jan. 23 at the Morris County Library, offering visitors an opportunity to explore New Jersey’s role in the American Revolution through the experiences of everyday people. The exhibit highlights lesser-known stories of New Jersey residents…
The legend of The Morristown Ghost was the story that would not die. Reanimated dozens of times over the decades, the tale first spread in the immediate aftermath of the alleged fraud and was retold, reimagined, and embellished through the 1970s and beyond. At their core, each version centered around the same basic premise: School…
Morristown, NJ – – Friends of Jockey Hollow (FOJH) has launched its public portion of the $2.5mm Campaign for America 250, unveiling a new short video that highlights the park’s critical role in the American Revolution and invites the community to support its preservation. The campaign aims to raise $750,000 to enhance the visitor experience at Jockey Hollow in…
