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…
MONTVILLE, NJ – Located at 29 Changebridge Road, the Van Duyne–Jacobus House stands as a rare and remarkably preserved example of early Dutch Colonial architecture in Montville Township. This one-and-a-half-story stone house was constructed in two unequal sections. The larger, southwestern portion—with its prominent central chimney—dates back to before the American Revolution. The smaller, northeastern section…
PARSIPPANY — The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, the early 20th-century historic home of Gustav Stickley, will host Autumn Fest, a private Open House event on Saturday, October 4, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Autumn Fest will take place across the Craftsman Farms property and will include tethered hot air balloon rides (weather permitting), open…
Morris County Unveils ‘ZIP Code’ History Project The Morris County Office of Planning and Preservation and the Morris County Board of County Commissioners are proud to announce the release of “ZIP Code: Morris County Postal History,” a new local history project exploring the evolution of postal service in Morris County. This online endeavor highlights how the postal service within the county…
The spirit of 1825 returned to Morristown on Sunday, as Morris County and local officials joined residents, special guests and history enthusiasts in a series of events to honor the bicentennial of Gen. Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour in the United States. Lafayette, a French hero of the American Revolution, was celebrated as a “Guest…
Weeklong Events Celebrate Revolutionary War Hero’s Legacy Morristown will play a key role this week in a national commemoration of General Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 Farewell Tour, hosting a series of public events, reenactments and tributes from July 8–14 to mark the bicentennial of his return visit to the United States and honor his legacy in the fight…
Celebrate History and Network at the 250th Networking Breakfast Get ready to connect, collaborate, and celebrate at the 250th Networking Breakfast, a unique event hosted by the Morris County Economic Development Alliance & Tourism Bureau in partnership with the Morris County 250th Celebration Committee. This special breakfast will take place at the iconic Mayo Performing…
Explore 30 Historic Sites in 22 Towns During a Free, Family Weekend – May 3–4, 2025 The Pathways of History Tour will return for its 16th year on May 3 and 4, 2025, inviting residents and visitors to explore 30 historic sites across Morris County. This free, family-friendly event provides a unique opportunity to experience the rich heritage of…
