CommunityHistory Echoes of Liberty Scavenger Hunt Invites Participants to Discover Hanover Township's Revolutionary Past

Echoes of Liberty Scavenger Hunt Invites Participants to Discover Hanover Township’s Revolutionary Past

HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – As part of Hanover Township’s continuing 350th anniversary celebration, the “Echoes of Liberty” scavenger hunt is now underway, inviting participants to uncover the Township’s Revolutionary-era history while exploring historic sites across Hanover Township this summer. The free community scavenger hunt challenges participants to solve clues, visit historic locations and answer questions…

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CommunityHistory Local Morris County Celebrations Will Mark America's 250th

Local Morris County Celebrations Will Mark America’s 250th

Parades, Fireworks, BBQs and More Planned for Independence Day Weekend Morris County communities are commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with Independence Day celebrations throughout the holiday week, including parades, fireworks, concerts, historical reenactments, public readings of the Declaration of Independence and family-friendly events. Many of the programs are part of the nationwide America250 initiative, recognizing the…

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History Winning the American Revolution – the Jersey Way

Winning the American Revolution – the Jersey Way

Throughout the long years of the American Revolution (1776-1783), no state contributed as much to the fight for Independence as New Jersey. Following his famous crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Night, 1776, General George Washington went on to win the key battles of Trenton and Princeton in “Ten Crucial Days” that saved the…

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History Morris County Highlights Revolutionary History at State Conference

Morris County Highlights Revolutionary History at State Conference

Statewide Gathering Held in Florham Park During the 250th Anniversary Hundreds of historians, preservation professionals, educators, museum leaders, planners and volunteers from across New Jersey gathered in Morris County last week as the 2026 New Jersey History and Historic Preservation Conference was held at Saint Elizabeth University during the nation’s Semiquincentennial celebration. Approximately 400 delegates attended each day of…

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History Celebrate America's Founding Moments July 2 - 8

Celebrate America’s Founding Moments July 2 – 8

Join Reading of the Declaration of Independence & “Light to Unite” Campaign Morris County invites everyone to participate in events organized to commemorate a week of milestones that unfolded in July 1776 and gave birth to the United States of America. The key dates include July 2, the day in 1776 the Second Continental Congress voted to separate the 13 colonies…

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History Cooper Gristmill's 200th Anniversary Cooper Gristmill’s 200th Anniversary

Cooper Gristmill’s 200th Anniversary

Celebrate Cooper Gristmill’s 200th Anniversary with a full day of family-friendly festivities honoring one of New Jersey’s most significant historic landmarks. Visitors can experience live demonstrations of traditional 19th-century trades and crafts, enjoy a variety of food and refreshments, and take part in special guided tours of the mill and surrounding grounds. Throughout the day, guests will…

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CommunityHistory Morristown Rotary Launches Student Design Contest and “$250 for the 250th” Campaign

Morristown Rotary Launches Student Design Contest and “$250 for the 250th” Campaign

The Morristown Rotary Club has launched a community-wide initiative to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary by combining local history, student creativity and support for small businesses. The Morristown Rotary 250th Celebration Committee is launching a commemorative apparel fundraiser to benefit local community projects. As part of the effort, students in the Morris School District…

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