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…
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…
The premier fall festival in Northern New Jersey since 1994 is – you guessed it – right here in Morristown. Each fall, Morristown hosts thousands attendees in its historic downtown on a Sunday afternoon from 12 to 5 pm, rain or shine. Families & friends join us from throughout the tristate area to enjoy non-stop…
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…
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…
The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC) has announced that Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ spent an estimated $34 million in qualified film production expenses during its 23 days of filming in New Jersey. During that period, the production hired more than 1,800 crew members. ‘Disclosure Day’ premieres in theatres today. “It’s a thrill to have Steven Spielberg choose New…
For regular travelers, it didn’t seem to complicate the commute. The extra traffic on Route 3 was limited to the exits immediately by the stadium. This was an improvement from Saturday. France took down Senegal 3-1 in the second FIFA World Cup match hosted at New York New Jersey Stadium. After the match, all eyes…
Juneteenth Arts Celebration Showcases Work of More Than 40 Black Artists More than 40 African American, Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Latino artists are featured in the 34th annual Art in the Atrium (ATA) exhibit, “From Many to One: A New Tribe,” which officially opened this week with a public reception at the Morris County Administration and Records Building in…
Member early access ticketing opens on June 26th General Public sales begin June 29th Pioneer Productions is thrilled to announce encore performances of their production of Heidi Schreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me. Following a sold-out run of the show in downtown Morristown earlier this year, the original cast and production team have partnered with…
As technology evolves at a breakneck pace, New Jersey’s utility companies are continuing to identify and adopt new innovations in an effort to conquer some of the sector’s biggest challenges. This includes modernizing infrastructure, improving resilience against extreme weather, and reducing carbon emissions, all while maintaining reliability for millions of residents and businesses. “The electric…
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…
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…